My 2009 Craftsman 42 inch cut will go good in reverse but barely go forward??help!!

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The Craftsman T1200 two-wheel drive lawn tractor was manufactured by MTD built from 2015 to 2020. The components of Craftsman T1200 powerline system: 25.6 cubic inches (420 cc) Zongshen 4P90HU 4-cycle single cylinder 2-valve vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine and mechanical CVT transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. The engine has a float carburetor, splash lubrication system, and electronic ignition system. The maximum travel speed (forward/reverse): 5.5 mph (8.8 km/h) and 2.3 mph (3.7 km/h).

It's always good to list the model number of your tractor. You can find the model number under the seat. Look under the back of the tractor and inspect the transmission housing. If the housing is black go here to troubleshoot your problem. It's most likely the top of the trans needs to be cleaned off but that website will help you make sure.

http://services.generaltransmissions.com/?lang=en

check the belt tension also if it sounds like a growling sound check the fluid level

when you took off the bag did you pull the lever that allows you to push it around the one that puts the hydro drive in neutral its on the back a couple inches away from the eyelet you can tow with it should be released forward

Sounds as if your drive belt has broken or slipped off pulleys.

Hi, the most likely cause is the transmission over heating. Remove the battery and the cradle underneath the battery. Here you should be able to access the transmission. Clean all grass and debris from the cooling fins and check the cooling fan for damage. Hope this helps. Regards Phil.

You have a safety switch somewhere that is open, like the seat, you have to be in the seat or it will kill the engine, sometimes the clutch has to be in, not moving, sometimes the gear selector in neutral, You have a bunch of safety switches that prevent the mower from spinning if you are not in your seat, not ready, etc. Check them out. Hope this helps.

Safety switch at seat or reverse. Mower will cut of when blades are engaged if you get off the seat or put into reverse. Check these switches for stuck on, damaged, disconnected, or just plain broke. Good luck.

try checking to see if it has a push pull out lock at the back of mower,,if not try checking the safety switch for the gear lever,,hope this help

The gear lever...move it to the forward position only slightly....not all the way forward...it'll move slower...
give it a try... worked on mine yesterday.
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