cub cadet 1170

I have my neighbors little Cub Cadet 1170 riding mower in the shop. It has an automatic transmission, but not a hydro stat. Its like a snowmobile clutch type set up. I got it because it was jerking when driving, like the drive belt was slipping, but it also does not disengage when letting off...

Cub cadet 1170 brake/accelerator: My Cub cadet 1170 brake/accelerator all of a sudden stop working while i was mowing the grass. I called the local dealer and they say it could be the belt or a spring that broke or fell off. Does anyone knows what the problem is? Can I fix this myself...

I have a small lot just over 1/2 an acre. I went to a dealer around the corner looking at john deere tractors when at the corner of my eye I caught a glimpse of the cub cadet 1170 model. was priced alot less and had more features, also the dealer had it on sale for $ 1700 Any body ever own...