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.
The parts list helpfully provides a part number with minimal description, but there is nothing to support an answer to this question (love that they picked so many different fastener sizes and types - great for degree of difficulty).
I have a puzzle: Rear wheels drive, but not the front wheels. The machine is about 4 years old. About a year ago, it started making an annoying noise that sounds like rushing air (best approximation), paired with engaged drive. I thought it was just debris in the belt channel, so I hosed it out and thought it got slightly better. I realize, now, I should have pulled the cover off and checked the belt, but I am a busy guy (lame, I know). Even now, I'm dressed for work, and though I'd like to pull it apart, I don't have the time. So, I'm puzzling it out in my mind. I expect the answer will be clear when I get to that, and I'll share it then, but anyone who'd like to pose a guess will be welcome.