OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions On Ride On Mowers Questions on Rover Ride On Mower Rover Rancher 1755 Transaxle Hard Shifting...

Hi All,

Long time member, first time poster!

After a few other fixes I'm tackling a hard shifting problem on an old Rover Rancher 1755. I've read up on common issues and think I'm missing something. The transaxle appears strong and doesn't display any other problems (i.e. pulls well on flat and slopes).

PROBLEM: Hard to shift when engine running.

TESTS: Shifts smooth when engine not running. Transaxle linkage appears fine. Jacked up rear and started engine with smooth shifting with wheels off the ground. Adjusted clutch engagement rod to max, transaxle pulley still spins when brake / clutch applied. Brake locks when brake / clutch engaged.

Any ideas or pointers much appreciated!

Cheers,

Rick...

Sounds like the wrong drive belt to me if it is anything like a MTD setup which are very picky about which belt profile works.

Also, forgot to mention that when the machine was jacked up and the brake / clutch applied it was hard to shift but when brake / clutch disengaged and left to free wheel, smooth shifting...