John Deere 345 mower moves forward but not in reverse

[TomF1]

Recently bought a JD345 newer model mower that had not been used in ten years, like GX345 and transmission works fine in forward but does not move in reverse. Looked at maintenance manual and indicated stuck ball valve in transmission. Is there any way I can move the valve without disassembling the transmission. Thanks, Tom

 

[oldnslo]

I would suggest looking at the Deere parts breakdown to see if the towing valve can be removed without dismantling the transaxle.

 

[TomF1]

Thank you for the recommendation. I'm not familiar at all with the unit. Is the towing valve, the part that has the forward and reverse ball assembles in it? Thanks again, Tom

 

[TomF1]

I would suggest looking at the Deere parts breakdown to see if the towing valve can be removed without dismantling the transaxle.

Thank you very much. Tom

 

[oldnslo]

I just looked at Deere parts diagram and I could not find the towing valve in the parts diagram.

Not 100% positive but I believe towing valve would be the common link between forward and reverse but there could be something else.