Hello fixin-it
The clear message coming out of these posts is the
need to check the oil/grease condition in sealed gearboxes.
The main issue with these boxes seems to be the slipping
out of gear - as in the ball-and-spring not acting on a good
lever indent; or the poor condition of the dog clutch.
The second issue is revealed by user habits:
Changing gear 'on the run' is different from changing
gear when the mower is stationary.
The bevel gears seem usable; I'm not sure about the pinion.
Engineer Gadge has covered the correct lubricant on ODK.
Please let us know what transpires.
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Jack
