Scott's Lawnmower Transmission
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:30 pm
We have a Scott's riding lawnmower that Dad purchased around 1998. He got nervous while mowing on a hill one day while it was relatively new and stopped using it. It sat for years until I got it going again a couple years ago.
It mows fine, but this summer we noticed that after a half hour or so, the transmission stops working. After it cools down, it is fine for another half hour.
Looking on the internet, it seems this is not uncommon for many riding mowers; however, replacing the transmission can be expensive.
Anyone have any experience with this; or advice?
Could I have caused damage last year when I was using the mower to pull a heavy trailer through the yard? (Cub wouldn't start that day)
It mows fine, but this summer we noticed that after a half hour or so, the transmission stops working. After it cools down, it is fine for another half hour.
Looking on the internet, it seems this is not uncommon for many riding mowers; however, replacing the transmission can be expensive.
Anyone have any experience with this; or advice?
Could I have caused damage last year when I was using the mower to pull a heavy trailer through the yard? (Cub wouldn't start that day)