Hopefully you can remove the driven pulley on top of the transmission and access the cover (ref 18.) for the detent ball (ref 3) and spring. Sometimes they get rusted up and can be taken out cleaned and lubed. You first want to be sure that the belt stops when the clutch is depressed. If a will fit belt was installed, that could be an issue.

I'm really not familiar with your thrower. It sounds as though that the clutch is not fully disengaging from your description.

IâÂÂll hope itâÂÂs a simple cable matter since we had to rem the cable to weld. The initial problem was the 6âÂÂ- 4â loaned noticed the handles were not positioned as they were. The Bottom Line is my 45 yr Mechanical Friend Is Too Busy! to take his time even with all his equipment. The 45 yr Non Mechanical Friend will not look for or know a simple needed adjustment or etc.. In my case, we have enjoyed knowing/helping each other in many Fun Matters and Etc and hope this will not be a true issue. Unless we find something solid as damaged or needed adjustments, I feel our good visits, fishing and projects might be in the past. I guess we are off to the Garden soon to see the complaint and hopefully a good solution (when my arm is twisted by both vs talk). More Zip-Ties vs one, a restricted twisted cable, un-painted weld is all I can visualize (that were to be taken care of after the weld), if there is no mechanical damage. Satisfying Friends âÂÂFreeâ Can Be A Challenge!

This design has been around for many years. Between the engine and rear axle is a pulley assy with two belts. The center of the pulley moves between the two belts - changing the diameter of the pulley. This assembly hold up well even with a lot of service. Belts are difficult to change. The rear axle is a fixed gear ratio with forward and reverse. If the tractor is tasked with towing, the rear gear frequently fails. Sometimes the aluminum case cracks. The sheetmetal front axle beam is also a weak area. The MTD garden tractor that used this design worked ok. The smaller models are light duty and in my experience - wear out quicker than tractors from other manufacturers.