wheelhorse66 10 #1 Posted May 1, 2014 I'm having trouble with my 1276 with the 3 speed jerking when I put on the brake or taking off.it like it has forward and backward play.I can put it in gear and can roll it forward and backwards about 8inches or so. Is this Normal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,914 #2 Posted May 1, 2014 Are you sure it is a 1276? Yes, the slack you have it the transmission is pretty much normal. The slack is in the belt...not in the trans. Make sure you have the right size belt, clean the grooves in the drive..tension and input pulleys with mineral spirits, lightly wipe the belt with spirits also, try starting out at a slower speed, make sure the guides for the belt are OK in the belt guard, and check the clutch spring for stretching and weakness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 502 #3 Posted May 1, 2014 Also make sure all your keyways are in good shape i.e. input pulley, brake drum, and wheel hubs. If they are loose the half moon keys in the shafts can wear out the keyways and cause some slop as well. Usually the wheel hubs will be frozen in place but if you have a leaky seal or someone used neverseaze on them they can work loose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #4 Posted May 2, 2014 The 1276 was a hydro tractor, someone must have swapped in a 3 speed trans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorse66 10 #5 Posted May 2, 2014 Idk must have.I haven't had it long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
