[Kestrel]

It's the hydrostatic version. I'm not sure if this model number is a UK variation only, but I have a drive problem.

After the tractor has been in park, even if only for a couple of minutes, when I disengage the brake and press the peddle to go forwards, I can feel slight juddering and hear the belt spin, but it don't move. Same applies to reverse also. If I pump the pedal either forwards or reverse, it does start moving after 5 seconds or so.

I think it could either be a stuck brake pad or perhaps a slack belt, however once it's moving, I have no issues with speed.

That tractor was bought brand new from a registered cub cadet dealership last month. I would take it back to the dealer for them to take a look, but it will cost me the best part of £50 to do this due to living on an island and needing to use a ferry. If I can, I would rather try and fix it myself and save my money.

Would this void my warranty? I have worked on lawn tractors before, but never a hydrostatic version. Before I start stripping all the guards off the cutting deck, can anybody advise on where exactly I should be looking on this machine please? Is it much different to a transmatic lawn tractor underneath?