Mower Starts but Won't Drive? Here's Your Problem! 

Glad I could help!

This is a good point too. I think this could spark a new video of things that are essential after doing repair work. What do you think?

@@WesternEquipment Yes I think it would be a good idea also.

This is interesting! I had not heard that. Thanks for the info!

I am having the same exact problem you are and I hope you get this and you’re able to respond and let me know how you solve your problem. I had somebody helping me and they had me push down the clutch over and over while they were doing something underneath, but a little bit behind the clutch and it was slowly starting to engage, but it was about to downpour and he was on a motorcycle so he left and, I’m back to square one

I am glad it was helpful and I hope that nobody ever has to reference this. Unfortunately, from personal experience, I know this can be an issue.

Hi James , I have same mower, I will check mine as well since I’m off tomorrow, let me know what I found out please, thanks

@dqdanielfab Hi, I found out yesterday the travel belt guides on the front of the mower were bent so they adjusted them,causing the belt to break, seems someone didn't do their job at the factory, it's running good now. It was a $260 job but under warranty. Seems like a good tractor, I have over an acre to cut,change the oil,filter after 4 hours to get the metal shavings out of the new engine. Say you like your S100,any troubles with it yet.

@@jameslomenzo1139 hi James, appreciate the reply sir, I have 1/2 an acre, no issues till I tried to move it , I’ll look at your recommendations !! Thank you !!

@dqdanielfab very welcome, my friend helped me carry it to the JD dealership last week, they wanted $90 to come pick it up and bring it back because I didn't take out the extended warranty im just 20 minutes from them, I do have the 2 year, or 120 hour warranty. Maybe your JD wouldn't mower because of the pull out transmission rod in the back. Even though I had this trouble with the belt, overall I think it's going to be a good lawn mower. Yea changing the oil early in a new engine is overlook, the metal shavings from the factory, it's good to get them out. That cover lid, next to cup holder didn't come with the S100, it's only $8, i told the guy at Lowes about it, he when over and took one off a S130 and put it on mine, that was nice of him doing that. Guy at JD ask me did i run over some sticks, he told me a stick could break that hydrostatic belt but that wasn't the case. I found the front bumper at Lowes for $90 I didn't want to bust the plastic hood, I have alot of trees lol Glad you're not having any issues. Take care.

There is no filler hole or place to check it.

I mean it could be but that would mean they would have to be broken on both sides and I just don't think that is likely.

I would advise using plastic if possible just to avoid any unnecessary damage to the bottom of your deck. But sometimes the gunk is too thick or hard so you may have to go with metal.