MY STATESMAN MOWER SERIES 690-699 HYDRO LAWN TRACTOR'S 46" MOWER DECK WILL NOT ENGAGE.

SOURCE: Knocking in mower deck or belt clutch when engaging blades, motor bogs / slows down

YOU MAY HAVE A BENT BLADE OR EXESSEIVE BUILD UP UNDER THE DECK

panilling9

• 284 Answers
• Posted on Jun 09, 2009

SOURCE: Looking for manual for Craftsman 917.256552 15HP

if you go to sears.com click on parts direct
enter your mod # and to the right of the next page says get manual click on that and then click on view manual and it should come up for your mower

SOURCE: yard man mtd 20hp 46

go to the online web site for the yardman this will give you the guide on how to replace the belt.

SOURCE: My simplicity Coronet Hydro 13 lawn tractor loses

The fluid in the transmission is a multigrade oil. sometimes you can change the oil by removing the transmission partially or entirely and change the oil to a heavier grade like 15W40 or 20W50, the transmission has a vent mechanism on top that is where the oil would be extracted or drained from and then refilled, the level at full cold is 1" to 1 1/4" below the bottom edge of the inside of the vent pipe or plug boss. some of these had a flat vent plug, some have a hose with the vent in the end attached at a nipple and still some older units had a reservoir like on the larger tractors. The reason your trans is slowing is due to wear in the hydraulic pump face.

SOURCE: need mower deck belt diagram for L-130 John Deere

I have found the manual at JD's website. Click the link and scroll down in the left column until you find the heading for replacing the belt. I contains big, clear photos. Here is the link:

http://manuals.deere.com/cceomview/OMGX21647_K3/Output/Index.html?tM=HO

You can copy it into your browser window or type it in. I sure hope this helps you out. If I can be of any further assistance, please let me know:)