Posted by JimS on January 17, 2022 at 13:56:50 from (69.181.145.50):
I was given a 98 Craftsman mower with a 15 1/2 HP Kholer and it says a hydrostatic transmission.
It didn't run but I quickly figured the fuel filter was on backward and there was an air block in the fuel line. Runs great, starts quickly now.
When I put it in gear, it stalls, either forward or reverse. I notice that I am unable to engage the brakes. If I lock the brakes on, I can still push it. When I moved it, I did pull the lever in the back for towing. I might not have released the brake. Regardless, I was able to push it by hand to load it.
My obvious question is, why won't it drive? I removed the back plate and pushed the tow lever forward. It doesn't click into any position and is in a position pretty much in line with the axle. Stated another way, when I move the lever back and forth, it does not have a distinct feel. It feels more like a clutch lever. IS that normal?
What other troubleshooting methods might I try? There doesn't seem to be much online for diagnosing this issue.
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