Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engines - MTD Hydrostatic Mower - rear wheels locked

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dgiardina
04-04-05, 01:50 PM
Good afternoon all,

I own an MTD Hydromatic riding mower

YARD MACHINES / MTD
MODEL # 13AS695G118
SERIAL # 1C057H40090

The problem is the brake is off & I can only move the mower about 2 inches front or back. It's like the brake is on or the hydro is locked up.

Ideas?

cheese
04-04-05, 10:45 PM
Are you engaging the hydro release lever/rod? Hydros can't be easily pushed around unless the release is activated.
dgiardina
04-05-05, 06:59 AM
Yes, I've released the hydro.

When you say "can't easily be pushed" do you mean to say that if the hydro is released I COULD push it but it would be hard to do? If so, that's not the case here... I can only move the mower about 2" back & forth before the wheels stop.

Almost like how far you could push a car while it's in park.

puey61
04-05-05, 03:55 PM
Perhaps your brake is hanging up in the linkage. On the right side of the tranny is your brake arm. There is a single 5/16" locknut for the adjustment. Loosen this up a few turns in order to eliminate any possible problem at the arm. Also look for any binding in the linkage itself