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Hi all, new member to the site, Just picked up a Greenfield Rideon really cheap, runs well, had an issue with steering, about an hour with the adjustment plate out and the welder and that was sorted.
My problem now is, on flat ground it runs well, when i go onto my hill, go length ways, not up and down the hill, on a slant it loses power at the wheels, no go. Its revving but not moving.
I'm wondering where to start looking first? Clutch cork pads? drive belt?
Any info would be great.
Thanks in advance.
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Hi Brendan, which model Greenfield is it?
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EIII 12.5 With 30inch cut
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G'day Brendan, Thanks for that info; it helps a lot to know exactly which Greenie variant we're dealing with. And a warm welcome to the ODK Forums.  This sounds very much like a wheel drive clutch problem. Does the drive slip when reversing uphill, as well as forward?
Cheers,
Gadge
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Hi Gadge, odd thing with this is it seems the tilting on the side of a hill causes the problem, like something is slipping out of position.
Brendan, what happens if you drive on the same hill in the opposite direction?
Last edited by NormK; 05/04/17 08:18 PM.
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Good point there, Norm. Still, the question of whether slip in reverse occurs still applies, I'd say.
With any luck, as you say, it'll be just something moving more than it should.
Cheers,
Gadge
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"Crazy can be medicated, ignorance can be educated - but there is no cure for stupid..."
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I'll try both thos things this afternoon and let you guys know.
Thank You
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Hi, I think I've sorted the issue, the motor was missing a bolt to hold it to the body so engine was turning and causing slack, found another bolt, tightened other 3, now it goes better.
One more question though, is the top of the motor supposed to have fins for cooling?
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Hi Brendan, all air cooled motors have fins on them but they are usually hidden under the shroud to direct the air from the fan to where it is needed. I'm assuming it is a Briggs motor. A pic would help us with it. Glad you found the problem
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Sorry, such a noob, learning a lot as i go, pulled off the shroud, there is a fan, though it was meant to be up higher near the pull start, all good, mower is running sweet now, goes up the steepest part of the hill forwards no problem at all. Didn't have to spend a cent. Just gotta grab a starter motor tomorrow and its all good. Not bad for $100
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