OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions On Ride On Mowers Questions on Rover Ride On Mower Rover Raider 18/42 Trans Issue.

Hi All,

I'm having issues with my Dad's Rover Raider.
I can get drive in 5/6/7 gears,but no drive in lower gears.
In 5th I can tow a car.

I do have a spare mower here (MTD),which I think is the same mower.
Before I go changing parts over,is there anything I need to check.

Generally,the mower starts,runs & stops OK.
No grinding noises or obvious trauma.

Again,thanks for the advice.

Jim

Hi Jim123,

It could be selector keys but need the model number to have a look at the gearbox breakdown. The model number shoule be under the seat.

Hi Bruce,

Thanks for your reply.



Made by MTD,Ohio.

MODEL: 13A077TS333

SERIAL: 1H060H10211


I think Dad has owned it for a decade or so....

You either have a belt problem or the CVT pulley system is binding up. If change the belts use only MTD belts. Standard "B" belts don't work as they have the wrong profile.