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I have replaced the belts, but the tractor still will not move. Could it be the transmission?
By Tim B.
How do I adjust the belts so that my gears are all useable? I have a MTD.
By Elli from Nanango
My MTD riding mower keeps throwing the rear drive belt. It is a 14hp, 38 inch cut. It is fine on level ground, but seems to throw the belt on a decline or when turning on an uneven area. I replaced both drive belts in April and started having this problem in early June.
By Tom O.
How do I install a deck engagement cable on my MTD mower?
By seege
I have a Yard Machine MTD Special Edition, 18 HP Briggs and Stratton. I have installed a new battery, solenoid, and new battery cables. I checked all of the safety switches. When I try to start the engine with the key I get a chatter from the solenoid. I have started the engine by using a battery with jumping cables. What could be wrong?
By Bruce from Marion, IN
I have a MTD lawn tractor 600series, 42in. It suddenly stoped moving. The engine is still running and the deck is running fine, but the car won't move forward and backward. I checked the gear, it appears to be attached to transaxle just fine. I also checked on the R.H spring part and it appears to be fine. Can anyone help? Do you think the transaxle (part number 618-0163) is done? Thanks.
By pengteo from Redmond
Both bearings blew out on the double pulley above the deck on my 1996 MTD riding mower. Are they different sizes?
I have a 14.5 hp MTD yard machine and it is stuck in gear. How can I get it out of gear? Thanks.
How do I go about changing the front belt on a MTD task force riding lawn mower?
By sharon from Lecanto, FL
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I have a 12hp 38inch MTD riding tractor. The engine drags really slow when trying to start and drains the battery after a few tries. Do I need a new battery or new starter?
I am in the process of repairing a 1997 MTD 18HP lawn mower. I am having a problem putting the carburetor back together properly. Does anyone know where or have some pictures I can look at?
