Husqvarna lawn tractor moving slow ? , Lawn tractor going Slow

getting out my Husqvarna Lawn tractor mower with hydrostatic transmission April 2012 I find it moving slower than normal and sometimes jerking ? Many other brands of mowers I know have similar hydrostatic transmissions and belt tensioning setups that are very similar to the Husqvarna Lawn tractors. S0 if your lawn tractor has a hydrostatic transmission you may experience the same problems I did and a good cleaning out of the grass clippings under the mower frame may return your lawn tractor to proper operation just like mine So back to my story ... Thinking it was a bad belt I was ready to go to the Mower shop and get a new one but decided to look up the problem on RUclips before getting a new belt . I found this youtube video very helpful and interesting titled ......WATCH BEFORE YOU CHANGE HUSQVARNA DRIVE BELT ........ The video was on a different model of Huqvarna mower but watching it I decided to try and clean the grass clippings out of my Lawn tractor thinking it might help my slow motion lawn tractor. My wife suggested doing this WITHOUT removing the mowing deck . My lawn tractor is less than 3 years old but I am 78 . So at the suggestion of my wife and with her doing a lot of the actual work using a small shop vac we were able to clean out a considerable amount of the dried grass clumps. My mower here is on a Mojak lawn tractor jack so I can get under it to remove and sharpen the blades and also remove grass clippings stuck under the mower deck having it on the Mojak helped some but I think the Mojak is not necessary for cleaning the grass clippings out of the mower frame area near where the brake pedal mechanism is the only thing here is just to lower the mower deck as low as possible and use a shop vac with a small diameter hose .When Doing this cleaning we wore masks of the same type we wear when going shopping. After sucking out as much of the clippings as we could with the small shopvac I pushed the mower outside the garage and took the shop vac hose and plugged it in the outlet hole on the shopvac and blew out some more of the grass clippings . I then washed the
mower and with the garden hose blasted out even more grass clippings . After letting the Lawn tractor dry for a few hours it started right up and runs like new . NOTE! when washing a mower do not spray water on a hot mower motor let it cool down ! you may crack the cylinder !
Happy Mowing Bob

[@cgarris8674]

Beyond the tech tips I have to say, it's inspirational to see a 78 year old still wrenching and technology savvy enough to post videos of it too.

[@ericdelisle1793]

It's so cool how you listened to your wife and the success you had with your mower 🙂 thank you for sharing !!

[@denniswalston1217]

My suggestion. Every time i'm finished with cutting my lawn or picking up leaves, I use my leaf blower to clean off the entire mower and deck and especially underneath the drive line. I own a new Husqvarna and a Yardman that has lasted me over 25 years. Good luck.

[@stevetier2509]

You SAVED my day! I got my yard all ready to run my lawn sweeper and get the leaves out before the city came to pick them up. Hooked up the tractor after backing it out of the barn and won’t move . I tried two other videoed that took so long to get to the lint that I went to you! 10 minutes later I am picking up leaves! THANKS!

[@jcarter855]

Mine was clear but I did notice a linkage to the rear connected to the brake pedal was missing, Thanks Sir!

[@petergirouard1188]

Wow, that’s a wonderful video with fantastic information. I reached down along the steering column, toward the deck and found what you spoke about. Hard packed grass and dirt collecting there for years. I removed most of it and took a test drive. Splendid results.
I’ve Groton to admit, my machine needs a good clean up. But I’d never have gone poking around the brake linkage. Please thank your wife too.
Many times I’ve explained what I’m puzzled about and she asks the right questions at the right time.
So blest to have wonderfully helpful partners.
Thanks so much for sharing.

[@matt7621]

How could it be that simple!? You’re right that fixed it thanks.

[@bangbang-nm7hx]

God bless you Bob and your wife. Thank you for the tip.

[@terrybenson7318]

Thanks - I even had changed the drive belt (incredible hassle) and it still was slow as hell up hills. Watched your video. I chocked the back wheels and jacked up the front with the deck all the way down. Was able to reach in there with a chisel and push/pull out a big thick pad of old grass and dust. As good as new now! Didn't have to remove the mower deck.

[@rolfvandevaart5457]

This video saved me. However, I used a leaf blower instead. I did not know the grass was stuck up in that area.

[@nelsonthekkath4830]

I am from the dealer for Husqvarna in Kuwait. Today I had the same problem with TCH 338 T. Changed tha belt and it is OK. But replacing is difficult.

[@yellowgroove]

Thanks so much for this video ! I took your advice and used a leaf blower to clear everything out exactly how you said and it worked ! The mower is back online and you saved me at least $200

[@rdavideagan2311]

Thanks, Bob. I fixed my mower problem in about ten minutes with your help!

[@boomerau]

Awesome job - took me ages to find that info on youtube.
The moment I did it the bearings gave out on 2 of the guide rollers.
After fixing that we now use one of the 18v shop blowers - just pick one that works with your ecosystem.
Quick run around the deck, engine bay and everywhere else and then put it away.

[@someguyfrommemphis]

Husky YT42LS. Gas tank is where your battery box is.. so could not inspect belt. however, lowered deck to the ground and cleaned all around brake pedal mechanism in the spot you pointed out (under left foot rest) Fixed in 10 min.. big thank you from Mississippi 🙏

[@bobbyblackwell7639]

Was gonna replace my drive belt because I thought it may have been worn. I was having the same issues. I seen you're video You saved me alot of work . Fixed it in about 10 minutes. Thanks

[@mike7688]

Thank you for posting this! I was going nuts trying to figure out the problem. You’re a lawnmowin hero!

[@terrykoglin502]

THANK YOU! My tractor was struggling to go up inclines and after cleaning the grass from under the brake return lever it works great again.

[@Ghostfanofurs]

Awesome, thanks, the same thing going on over here so I'll be checking that out indeed !

[@BlueCollarEquipment]

Thanks for the video, saved me a couple hundred bucks if I took it to a mechanic. I have the same mower and thought my tranny was going out. After watching this I checked that belt, and realized there's a plastic pulley that's all chewed up and it keeps kicking that belt off and making the belt super loose 👍

[@phill6159]

Thank you for that, I have a similar unit which gets heavy use on my small farm. The main power shift which drives the two main belts broke its indent key, and I lost all movement, and blade power. Once I diagnosed it and replace that two pulley shift it worked fine again. Now I will, check the area you cleaned too.

[@tylerhatfield4897]

Hey Bob, it's Tyler I wish I would have watched this yesterday but the decks not back on yet so I'll see what's going on. Thank the Mrs. For me.

[@dougkubash8673]

Great video as usual! I think we are all guilty of not maintaining our mowers the way a person should but it looks like you do a good job. I managed to get get mine clean last fall but didn't service it until spring.

[@josephherron744]

Good thing to know! Thank-You Robert & Mrs.!👍

[@crazytrutas]

Thank you for that video. Thank your wife as well. I´ll have to listen more to my wife now..............

[@Danimal-D-Animal]

Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Sumption.
I never would have thought of (or found) that on my own.

[@jeffarp7409]

I have a crapsman that has the exact same problem. The grass will build up under the break/clutch linkages. It will be like shoving a grass brick under the linkage, and the belt will not fully engage to drive the tractor. I have to clean mine out about every couple of years.

[@Lukevesque]

Thank you! I was having the same problem and this was a huge help!

[@stevephillips4631]

Thanks!! I was about to give up and take it to the shop you saved me 👊🏾

[@maxanderson5113]

Thank you Bob I used my air compressor and blew it ou,t works fine. I wish I could take you to dinner. I was afraid it was a clutch Happy thanksgiving
Max

[@chrisdibkey8206]

Thank You So much, you saved me hours of work!

[@martinott5945]

Awsome, solved my problem, used a blower to blow it out also

[@williamsmith3099]

Thanks for the benefit of your experience and your beautiful wife’s smart idea, Solved my problem,!

[@robertweast1028]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@sailawaybob]

While you have it up in the air get a can of belt dressing and spray down the belts and pulleys

[@georgeclayjr.2499]

Great video sir. You nailed it.

[@leeverrill]

I hope you get this message....THANK YOU...I GOT MY MOWER FIXED...

[@ednecker4525]

same thing with mine but it was a broken frame mounts in the back needed to replace the brackets

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Good repair.

[@wakajawaka44]

Thanks for uploading really helpful 👍 Happy mowing!!
SW France

[@andyhamilton8940]

Old guys rule! Good job Sir. What was your wife doing in your garage poking around giving suggestions though?

[@jwoodbutchernailit967]

Thanks that is what it was your a life saver thank you so much .

[@GursewakSingh-ts4jc]

Thanks Bob!!

[@martymchugh1387]

Good on ya bob 👍

[@barbeychris2636]

good product fast shipping

[@elidelhotal3003]

Inconceivable!!!!

[@joseberlanga4400]

Thank you

[@jeepinspence]

Good job Diane! How much do you charge to vacuum out a mower? :)

[@G.H.A.2770]

Helpful. Thanks mate.

[@renegade1520]

Good video. Thanks.

[@tazocitrus]

Thanks Bob. Do you have the link to the video that you watched?

[@Drop_N_Chop_LLC]

Thanks for the helpful video!

[@freebird1ification]

where did you get that tractor lift you have your mower on i need 1 of those for sure thanks bob

[@ynot3778]

You can just hose off your mower when done is easy or a compressor and blow out . & your vacuum may have a port to blow the air instead of vacuuming . Cool you are still wrenching . Don’t stop . I’m 64 and my wife wants me to start thinning out my tools so we can move ! Me: HAVE U LOST YOUR MIND . Just put a new carburetor and starter on my LG2654 🔧🛠️on

[@donaldshimkus539]

Extremely poor engineering on the new machines. But, they don't care as long as people keep buying them. My 16 yr old Cub Cadet collects so much grass underneath it's tough to keep up with. I actually have to run it w/o the deck pulley guards on because the grass jams it up in there. Once it started smoking and I was worried it would catch fire. That's when the guards came off for good. I never remember having such trouble with those old machines back 40 yrs or more. Almost like they intentionally build them to fail in a short time.

[@ededmund5685]

wow good video thx Ed LORETTO ONTARIO CANADA

[@orionm427]

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[@greggsmith-qj2pj]

Air compressure would be a better option....blow all the grass out.....fyi

[@billmueller3251]

I just use water

[@michaelharrington7255]

Use a air hose an blow it out.

[@arthursmith3092]

if you have a air compressor blow it out

[@allenmack6468]

WTF