All the U.S. suppliers of parts and all the exploded view parts diagrams/list show the old transmission but the ordering system forces the replacement "universal" part - which IS NOT universal.
WHY NO LIVE PERSON TO CALL???
I noticed the left drive wheel was not moving. I adjusted the drive cable with negative results.
I removed the drive wheels and noticed uneven wear to the plastic gear teeth. The outside of the gear teeth were very worn but the inside of the gear teeth showed no wear.
I then noticed that the wheel adjustment assemblies were bent. Both of them. The post that support the wheel was bent in toward the pinion enough to cause the uneven wear.
Today, when I pressed the Self-Propelled lever the whole deck shifted, as if was jacked up. The rear axle separated from the rear right wheel. The mower is spotless, clean and is practically is new condition. The wheel is now just dangling and turns 360 degrees. Any suggestions, info or what would separate the axle from the wheel? The manual and schematic are not really much help how it is pieced together. Thank you.