Just washing machine in order to do some repairs on the deck like belts and some bearings. Couldn't resist trying to get the engine and hydraulics clean as well. Not 100% sure that is related, but after the wash and heading back to the shop, I move about 10-15 feet on a small incline I lose forward motion. I have no forward, reverse and also cannot lift the deck. My first thought was a simple wet belt was not spinning the hydraulic unit or something. But after drying out over 24 hours I still have the same issue.
Grateful for any ideas as I dig into troubleshooting this one.
Update: More clues - it seems to pump for 1-2 seconds very lightly, then nothing. Even with the wheels lifted I can push the hydro pedal forward or reverse, and the tires jump for a second and then nothing. I can repeat this over and over, and similarly with the deck lift it does seem to give a little fraction of a pump for a fraction of a second but only lifts the deck a tiny amount and gives up.
Grateful for any ideas as I dig into troubleshooting this one.
Update: More clues - it seems to pump for 1-2 seconds very lightly, then nothing. Even with the wheels lifted I can push the hydro pedal forward or reverse, and the tires jump for a second and then nothing. I can repeat this over and over, and similarly with the deck lift it does seem to give a little fraction of a pump for a fraction of a second but only lifts the deck a tiny amount and gives up.
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