I’ve found that my brakes are causing the problems. Both springs under the ROPS are missing. I don't think those 2 springs were even on the tractor when I purchased it.
I've also located a loose Bellcrank/Lever on the left side of the rear end which has a tensions spring pin in it that holds it onto the cam. I believe that there is a screw missing from inside the Bellcrank/Lever that secures it in place on the cam. I'm going to check some more with a mirror and try to find out more. The parts charts on JD Parts does not indicate how it's held in place other than the tension pin. I guess it's possible that the tension pin has broke. I'm able to slide the Bellcrank/Lever from side to side and the cam that goes into the rear end slides with it. This also indicates that i may have something broke inside the rear end.
ArkLaTexSam