Why is the Transmission jerky when starting to move (especially in higher gears)?

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jamie w craig

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Sounds to me like a worn belt,even if is a hydro still has a belt!

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Kelly

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Posted on May 07, 2011

SOURCE: Transmission is very Jerky when starting to move

Hi and welcome to FixYa, I am Kelly.

Your model has this Transaxle.
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/partsdirect/showSubComp.pd?imageUrl=http%3a%2f%2fc.searspartsdirect.com%2flis_png%2fPLDM%2fP0702050-00001.png

I suspect that the gears item 14 are worn. Possibly the larger gear item 15 also.

You have little alternative but to remove the transmission and then the top of the transmission to inspect the gearing. Due to the number of gears in this transmission... the symptom that you have can be an accumulative problem from wear on multiple gears. Items 14 and 15 are the main causes.

parts:
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Poulan-Parts/Riding-mower-tractor-Parts/Model-PXT175G4296016002400/1324/1509200/P0702050/00001?blt=06&prst=&shdMod=

Download this manual it will be extremely helpful. (5.21 mb 124 pages)
http://www.smallenginesuppliers.com/html/engine-specs/tecumseh/Tecumseh_Transaxle_Service_Information.pdf

Make sure to check the short internal drive chain for slack and wear. This too can cause jerky operation.

Thanks for choosing FixYa,

Kelly

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