CaseyG 3 #1 Posted October 11, 2021 Hi folks, I've got a new to me 417A that drove (forward and reverse no problem) about a week ago when I parked it. I had just put a new deck on and it seemed to be cutting fine. I had trouble trying to start it last week, so I cleaned the points today and it started right up. The issue now is that it won't move. Hydraulic is not working either. Transmission fluid looks clean and full. Any ideas on what it could be? Wheel Horse is new to me so I'm not sure where to start looking. Another note is that the brake doesn't work - but it didn't work when I bought it and it moved fine then. Could something be stuck? Am I missing a switch? Thanks very much! 20211011_122254.heic 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,866 #2 Posted October 11, 2021 Just looking at your picture the hydro engagement lever seem to be in the up (disengaged position) Does the hydro lift work??? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,751 #3 Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) The "T" handle lever that I circled should push slight forward and down. When pulled up it loosens the belt between the engine and hydro pump. This would make you loose motion as well as your hydraulic lift. Edited October 11, 2021 by Achto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaseyG 3 #4 Posted October 11, 2021 With the lever down, still no movement with hydraulic or drive. The picture was just an earlier one that I took before this happened. When I push the drive lever forward or in reverse, the lever under the seat moves accordingly, but I'm not sure how much it should be moving. When I try to raise or lower the deck, there's no movement or sounds at all. 20211011_122254.heic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,866 #5 Posted October 11, 2021 With the lever down is the pulley on is hydro unit turning??? Next make a mark on the hydro pulley extending on to the the shaft it rdes on. Do the marks stay aligned with the drive engaged?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,756 #6 Posted October 11, 2021 Sounds like your drive belt may have broken. They are fairly easy to replace and a 5/8" X 82" Kevlar belt from Tractor Supply will do the trick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaseyG 3 #7 Posted October 11, 2021 1 hour ago, pfrederi said: With the lever down is the pulley on is hydro unit turning??? Next make a mark on the hydro pulley extending on to the the shaft it rdes on. Do the marks stay aligned with the drive engaged?? I'll have to check that tomorrow, thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaseyG 3 #8 Posted October 11, 2021 16 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Sounds like your drive belt may have broken. They are fairly easy to replace and a 5/8" X 82" Kevlar belt from Tractor Supply will do the trick. I'll check the drive belt also tomorrow, thank you 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
