model 1330...no reverse?

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keagle

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I just purchased a used cub cadet 1330. It's in great condition but it has no reverse. Forward works great, sometimes it will go into reverse a little, but mostly not. Does this unit use hydralic oil? Where do I check the level or fill it?
I know nothing of these mowers:eek:
Thanks for any help!
 
   / model 1330...no reverse? #2  
Check your drive belt tensioner mechanism for worn belt, idler pulley, or spring. Yes, there is a hydrostatic transaxle which holds oil that is driven by the belt. I beleive the fluid on the 1330 is checked and filled by removing an allen plug located above one of the axle housings- check with owner's manual or dealer on that as there were differences among units. There is also a fluid filter used on this transaxle, but it is located inside the hydro pump and is not considered serviceable.

Changing the hydro oil (there is a procedure for it) or topping it off or fixing the tensioner might not solve your problem. The 1330 is an older tractor and I run into a lot of them for sale with weak or dead hydrostatic transaxles. The fluid on these is supposed to be purged and changed every 2 years, but many owners and dealers considered it to be a sealed and non-serviceable unit and did not touch it, thus many are now worn out and not worth repairing.

-Fordlords-
 
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Thanks for the reply! Will check these things out.
 

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