Hi All,
Hoping to find some folks who can help me purchase the right parts.
The mower is about 10 yrs old. (Model HRC216KHXA serial MZAN-6203044). The 'drive' gave out; meaning the self propulsion isn't working.
The clutch and cables are fine. My first thoughts are that I need to replace the joint assembly. But, it doesn't rotate or move at all when the clutch is engaged, but if I pull the mower backwards (while clutch is engaged) the joint assembly rotates smoothly.
Because the joint assembly doesn't rotate 'forward' when the clutch is engaged but rotates 'backwards' when I pull on the mower I now believe the joint assembly is solid and not my problem. The problem might be with the parts inside the motor that turn the joint assembly. The schematics show a gear and internal drive shaft inside the motor.
How can I rule out for certain it's not the joint assembly? To inspect the gear or drive shaft I'd have to remove the engine and then remove the lower part (oil pan I think). That looks like a big project just to see if a gear is worn out. Plus, I'm not sure how to do it. Any help would be appreciated.
Hoping to find some folks who can help me purchase the right parts.
The mower is about 10 yrs old. (Model HRC216KHXA serial MZAN-6203044). The 'drive' gave out; meaning the self propulsion isn't working.
The clutch and cables are fine. My first thoughts are that I need to replace the joint assembly. But, it doesn't rotate or move at all when the clutch is engaged, but if I pull the mower backwards (while clutch is engaged) the joint assembly rotates smoothly.
Because the joint assembly doesn't rotate 'forward' when the clutch is engaged but rotates 'backwards' when I pull on the mower I now believe the joint assembly is solid and not my problem. The problem might be with the parts inside the motor that turn the joint assembly. The schematics show a gear and internal drive shaft inside the motor.
How can I rule out for certain it's not the joint assembly? To inspect the gear or drive shaft I'd have to remove the engine and then remove the lower part (oil pan I think). That looks like a big project just to see if a gear is worn out. Plus, I'm not sure how to do it. Any help would be appreciated.
