Mr. T. Minnesota
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A friend bought an older JD LA140 riding mower. After purchase the friend figured out after short use it would not climb a moderate slope. Researched it to find out it may be worn pistons or something else. Upon removal I noticed a lot of dirt and crude on the tranny housing. Question is could the dirt packed tranny caused the tranny to heat up prematurely and cause it to thin out the fluid and cause slope climbing capability. I plan to clean it up and see save $250 on new pistons. Any and all thoughts are welcome.
A friend bought an older JD LA140 riding mower. After purchase the friend figured out after short use it would not climb a moderate slope. Researched it to find out it may be worn pistons or something else. Upon removal I noticed a lot of dirt and crude on the tranny housing. Question is could the dirt packed tranny caused the tranny to heat up prematurely and cause it to thin out the fluid and cause slope climbing capability. I plan to clean it up and see save $250 on new pistons. Any and all thoughts are welcome.