John deere gcv160 self propelled wheels not working

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The cogs behind the wheels may be blocked with grass. It may also be on the self propelled belt above the blade.

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Anonymous

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Posted on Mar 15, 2009

SOURCE: Self propelled function does not work

hello
chek drive cable is not broken or come loose or drive belt as come off or broken
if these are okay then take off and check teeth on the drive wheels
hope this helps

Anonymous

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Posted on Aug 05, 2009

SOURCE: The left wheel on my self propelling John Deere

stripped gear or stripped wheel on drive axle, please rate help, thanks

Anonymous

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Posted on Sep 15, 2009

SOURCE: My self propelled high wheel mower doesn't go

If this is a TroyBilt 34068, check your belt to make sure it is still on the transmission pulley. If the belt is in place, start it up, engage the transmission and observe both axle ends where they protrude from the center of the wheels, if one of them is turning, you have somehow lost the square key that locks the wheel to the axle. Replace the key and you will be good to go

Testimonial: "Very good info, but I have to admit that it all of a sudden started working again. I still would love to find the manual. "

Anonymous

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Posted on May 19, 2010

SOURCE: I have a 11 year old JA65 John Deere self

If it still has a serial number visable you can google it and it will surely show an assembly diagram.

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https://youtu.be/Vk_tpjKlbjM
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