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Old 04-13-2016, 11:13 AM
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Default 2004 44" ZForce, wont drive straight
Good morning. I just picked up a 2004 44" Zforce Mower. When driving with the control sticks both pushed forward the machine trails off to the right. It also feels like there is alot more "play" in the right control stick prior to it actually moving the wheels forward or backwards.

I am new to these type of mowers and my question is:

1) Is this a typical problem?
2) Is there an adjustment I can make to try and remedy it?


Thank you in advance for your help. I am new to the forum and feel grateful to have found it.
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Old 04-13-2016, 11:39 AM
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I'm not familiar with your machine, but any other machine that I have seen that operates with sticks has adjustments to even the sticks up.

Wear in linkages or something that has come loose could also be a factor.
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Old 04-13-2016, 01:23 PM
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Any of that would be completely fine ... I dont want to find out the the right side drive is failing ...
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Hate to say but that is what they are known for....Pump and motor are integral and no service can really be done to them other than dropping the lower pan and refilling through the vent...

Throw away pieces and they run about 500 to replace....

You can try adjusting the arms to get full travel and make sure the belt is not slipping on the pumps...
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Assuming that I do need the new right side transmission where do i find it. A quick search for my model number : 53AA5B6L710

Turned up this part number Cub Cadet 01008193 which says that it is no longer available. Where might I look to find them OR is that a PN of a newer model of transmission that will fit my model?
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Epay... someone parting out a low hour one....
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One last lifeline...

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First of all thank you for the links. Secondly am I reading correctly that people have in fact reconditioned these units bu drilling/tapping a hole in the bottom and then refilling with Motor Oil ?
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