Hi grumpy,i thought i might continue this thread so people could relate the hydro drive with the mower in previouse pics.
i checked the oil level after a full clean-down of grass etc-oil level full.on the back of the mower is a small rod where you can pull it out to lock the diff (both wheels drive)and push it in for single wheel drive.on the single wheel drive and starting the engine the left wheel would turn forward and reverse but if i held the wheel it would stop so i went to the right wheel for the same task.on moving the wheel i noticed the outer bearing had collapsed hence the whole axle shaft came out some distance.i then removed the whole rear drive ass for further repair,here are some pics...ken[Linked Image]
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