T1460 struggling up hills

[Craigaria]

My father in law just gave me his old riding mower. It is a t1460 withe the 12.5 hp gas motor. I believe it is a 1998 model.

It runs perfect, cuts perfect, and has no other issues except that it seems to whine in forward or reverse while in motion and it sometimes stops pulling when going up hill.

I took it to the local kubota dealer and they wanted $850 to do general manta nance and fix the slipping. They said the had to remove the rear case open it up and change fluids. This included new belts, oil change, filter, sharpen blades, and also a new seat.

I am hoping it is something simple. Let me know.

Thanks

 

[Eric McCarthy]

Well if you own a wrench and dont mind getting dirty and busting a knuckhole or two I'd say buy all the parts and tackle it yourself.

 

[Craigaria]

Well if you own a wrench and dont mind getting dirty and busting a knuckhole or two I'd say buy all the parts and tackle it yourself.

Well, I do have tools and not afraid to tackle the repairs myself, but it seemed kubota didn't know for sure the problem. I guess I was hoping to find someone that has experience with this mower that may lead me in the right direction.

 

[Eric McCarthy]

Is the mower belt driven or does it have a drive shaft. I'm thinking if it is a belt driven mower that the belt needs to be replaced or tightened.

 

[Craigaria]

Its hydrostatic drive.

 

[Eric McCarthy]

Start simple with an hydraulic fluid change and replace the filter and see what that does.

 

[Craigaria]

Thanks.

Is there anywhere I can download a free owners manual. I searched but it looked like I may have to pay for one.

 

[Eric McCarthy]

Spend a few bucks and get you a good manual. The free to cheap book seem to be lacking all the important information. Do a search on here threw the threads, theres been alot of other people asking for books and members posting the links as to where to get them.

 

[Craigaria]

Ok, went to the inlaws and found the owners manual. Good info for lube specs but I was hoping for adjustment procedures for the linkage and belts. I guess I'll keep searching