Wingra 0 #1 Posted August 8, 2017 The shift lever on my 244-H will not move to the reverse position. It moves to the forward position and neutral position just fine. Also, I can push the tractor backwards manually. I would appreciate any suggestions about how to fix this problem. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,820 #2 Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) Good to see another WI member. I'm not familiar with that tranny but I'm sure someone will be along soon. Edited August 8, 2017 by Achto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,189 #3 Posted August 8, 2017 Yes can always use another WI member help to gang up on those MN boys! Where abouts in WI are you located? That is a vertical shafted late model with an Onan engine I believe. Transaxle is going to be a Peerless I think. Should have under the wheel motion control if I remember that right. Other than that can't be much more of a help Winger. I have one in my tractor boneyard that I rescued from another boneyard just for parts or to make a who knows what out of someday. Figured springs, idlers or hardware might come in handy some day Upper right hand corner type in 244H in the search box, select files and hit go. You will find the manuals there as well as other good info on the tractor. It might be just as simple as binding linkage or top of hydro adjustment. If you need parts by chance give me a shout. The 244 I have has a seized motor but a good deck under it I know I'll never use. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,102 #4 Posted August 8, 2017 Best to determine exactly what model you have. Should be a decal under the seat with the model and serial number on it. Will be one of these. Toro Master PartsViewer Model Search Advanced Search Help Matches Found: 3 Model # Serial Range Year Product Name Links 22-14OE01 1000001 - 1999999 1991 244-H Yard Tractor Assembly Drawings Product Details Attachments and Accessories 22-14OE02 2000001 - 2999999 1992 244-H Yard Tractor Assembly Drawings Product Details Attachments and Accessories 72041 3900001 - 3999999 1993 244-H Yard Tractor Assembly Drawings Product Details Attachments and Accessories Search Criteria:Go Back Model Number/Product Name = 244-h Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingra 0 #5 Posted August 8, 2017 Thanks for the replies. gwest: the model is 22-14OE01 Achto: I live in Dane County WHX12: Thanks for the info about parts. Some of them are now obsolete and discontinued. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,102 #6 Posted August 9, 2017 Tried to find manuals that cover your problem but the operator manual has the most info but not on this problem. Noticed the control handle needs to be pushed down to get to reverse but you likely know that. Don't know anything about this lawn tractor but the garden tractors can get enough grass clippings from the mower to bind up the shift linkage. Wonder if that is your problem? May be time to lift the rear fender pan and get a good look at the linkage. 2-page service bulletin Your transmission is the 750 Eaton but manual does not address the shift linkage May be helpful - 8 pages Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingra 0 #7 Posted August 9, 2017 After dinner I decided to do some initial checking and found the problem immediately. The 2-3 inch bar that sticks out of the shifting rod was hitting the battery. I moved the battery forward, tightened it down well and the shifting lever works just fine. Thanks for your replies. gwest, that's a good idea. I cleaned out quite a bit of grass that was behind the gas tank. There may be quite a bit more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,820 #8 Posted August 9, 2017 Glad that it was an easy fix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
