I was just suggesting that as an example of the deals out there. I was also suggesting that you swap trans out not replace the mower you have but you will now have extra parts that you'd not otherwise have for MUCH less than if you buy it a piece at a time. look for one with a bad motor and a known good tranny for say $100, now what you have is a spare starter, wheels/tires, deck, and what ever else you might find important.

Now for the tranny- it's was explained to me that these have a by-pass valve in them and when they get hot and over exerted the fluid is allowed to by-pass the drive thus the lack of power. Up hill does the tranny seem to shutter like it just just just can't make it?


Scott