X340 Transmission Trouble and Help

[jmonte0330]

My 4 year old lawn tractor just started having trouble on inclines in forward and reverse. I checked the plastic bushings and they are fine. I adjusted the forward pedal to give me more throw in the pedal. Got a lot faster on the level ground but it's still laboring / whining on inclines. More noticeable when it warms up.

It this transmission serviceable?

Any help would be appreciated

Thank you

 

[beenthere]

Welcome to TBN
How is the oil level?

 

[jmonte0330]

Through my reading it's sealed? Where do I check. Thanks

 

[beenthere]

Understand.
Have you been able to check the drive belt, to see if it is slipping or in bad shape?

 

[jmonte0330]

Thanks beenthere. The belt looks good and does not appear to be slipping.

 

[beenthere]

So you are thinking all the "slipping" is internal to the transaxle?

 

[phoenix94]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...k46-repair-guide-pictures.html?highlight=x300

 

[jmonte0330]

When it is going up hill and the forward pedal is 'to the floor', it sounds like a power steering pump that is struggling. whining, etc.