JD with K46AC transaxle wont move, just clicks

[youngunn]

i have a JD with the K46AC transaxle, and 160 hrs on it. when put into gear, forward or reverse, it wont move at all, and makes a metal/grinding/clicking noise. the axle disengage seems to be working ok. being a mechanic, i decided to pull the transaxle out and disassemble it. all the gears looks fine, no metal shavings or pieces on the magnets, fluid is nice, golden color, all looks fine. i didn't pull the pump shaft to see if it was stripped, but from your experience guys, what should i look at?

i am wanting to just sell the mower, so i don't really care to put a new pump etc in if it isnt needed. i just need the mower to move again.

thanks

 

[youngunn]

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any suggestions at all guys?

 

[BATTY54]

I would check the drive pulley first then inside the gears for the pump. Are both of the wheel keys in? That seems to be a overlooked problem when people push the wheel on they forget to put the key it or push it out if it was already in there. Do a searck for "tuff torq" there is a great thread on oil change and repair.