Hi all,
I have an Ariens Sport zoom with a steering problem.
Steers ok for the first hour, then loses its steering ability.
I discovered a stuck idler arm for the hydrostatic belt, which I have freed, and installed a new belt. I also discovered a leaking oil seal on one of the hydrostatic transmissions.
You can see oil on the seal and below it.
I haven't reassembled the mower yet, and I'm wondering if the hydrostatic transmission is the more likely culprit. I can't spend $800 on a replacement if that turns out to be the problem. Any thoughts?
Thanks for any advice!
Kyle
I have an Ariens Sport zoom with a steering problem.
Steers ok for the first hour, then loses its steering ability.
I discovered a stuck idler arm for the hydrostatic belt, which I have freed, and installed a new belt. I also discovered a leaking oil seal on one of the hydrostatic transmissions.
You can see oil on the seal and below it.
I haven't reassembled the mower yet, and I'm wondering if the hydrostatic transmission is the more likely culprit. I can't spend $800 on a replacement if that turns out to be the problem. Any thoughts?
Thanks for any advice!
Kyle