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Can anyone point t me in the right direction before I start stripping down my Lawnflite pro553hws.....

Never misses a beat but she is getting on a bit now (2006) model. Today, out of nowhere the rear wheels suddenly stopped rotating in opposite directions so unable to pivot the machine to turn. It will pivot right but won't pivot left...the wheels just lock up if I try to turn left. Any advice or pointer greatly appreciated.

 

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  • had a simular problem a lot of years ago cant remember make or moddle but it had a sliding pin that engaged the drive to the wheel then released when you pulled it back. the pin had worn and stuck in the drive position i cut a nail of the right diameter and it was ok after that 

    • Thanks for the response, once I get a moment I'll get the socket set out and take a look around. 👍🏻

  • Have a look at the parts diagram on below link. Might be your model is slightly different to the linked one, but the website has all the models. Looks like there is a ratchet mechanism for each rear wheel., which presume is what allows the wheel to free rotate backwards. At the listed price (<£15) it's probably as well just to buy the mechanism, although the individual parts are also possible to replace. Of course you can check that the ratchet is the cause of the fault first. Does the mower free wheel straight backwards when you pull it?

    Might just be dirt built up inside the mechanism.

    http://www.lawnfliteprospares.co.uk/lawnflite-pro/mowers/-2006-553h...

     

    FG757_0100 | (2006) 553HWS PRO | LawnflitePro LawnFlite-Pro
    FG757_0100
    • Thanks. It drives ok, it. Free wheels forwards and backwards ok and it it will make right hand turns (it will

      pivot on the back wheels to make a right turn) but it won't do the same for a left turn. 

      I will have to start stripping down I think once I get a moment free. 

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