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Sears manual trans won't engage forward gears
« on: May 19, 2014, 06:40:57 pm »
Hello all, I've been browsing your forum for a while but this is my first post, been doing some searching though I am a newbie when it comes to mowers.

I've bought a used mower that I've been told has a sears trans swapped in it. When I got it the clutch/brake pedal did nothing and I adjusted it the best I could.  It worked ok for a few test runs, but now it will only reverse.  Once in a while it tries to engage a forward gear, the mower lurches forward, but then it feels like it pops out of gear.  Selecting reverse works just fine.  When the engine is off, it can go into gear and you can't push it.  I'm thinking the clutch and drivebelt adjustment is wrong, maybe the drive belt is too short, but I have no idea.  Would like your help on things I should look for.

-Robert
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Re: Sears manual trans won't engage forward gears
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2014, 10:13:34 am »
You may have bent, twisted, broken the shift keys, or input/bevel gears.  These transmissions are very sensitive to things like popping the clutch and downshifting (dont do either of these).
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Re: Sears manual trans won't engage forward gears
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2014, 07:37:21 am »
Thanks for the responses, it is a transaxle.  I do not have any model numbers at this time unfortunately, I'll have to clean it up and get back to you on that.

Looks like I'll have to take it apart anyway??  Most likely not a belt adjustment issue??

-Robert
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