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MTD lawn tractor clutch & brake inoperative

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12-01-11, 06:26 PM

Vrowland

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MTD lawn tractor clutch & brake inoperative

MTD Model 13A66736118 15.5 HP 42" deck when mowing I tried to stop & clutch & brake had no effect, tried to shift to neutral, but kept going. Replaced all belts & still has same problem. If trans is in neutral & engine started it's O K until put trans in reverse & it goes forward & no clutch or brake action !

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12-02-11, 09:44 AM

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Does the variator move when you push the clutch? It goes forward when you put it in reverse??

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12-06-11, 04:36 PM

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It is common to have the pedal that operates the clutch/ brake to have a spring in series with the linkage that operates these functions. Have someone operate the brake/clutch pedal while you look under the chassis on the right hand side to see if the spring or its linkage is broken. WITH THE ENG OFF OF COURSE.

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