105 won't move forward

[darkminion_17]

Yes,Tim is correct,but you cannot remove them though....

[olds45512]

I'd be surprised if you need to remove them, when the tractor is running it makes pressure that pushes the buttons on the valve up, let them soak with a little pb or wd40 and then start the tractor and they will probably pop up on there own. If that doesn't work you may be able to grab the button with pliers and pull it up.

[Terry C]

I try not to use the lever. Just start it up and drive it where you need it.
Or if it's something you have to do all the time, you should get automatic relief
valves.

[drglinski]

Originally Posted by Terry C

I try not to use the lever. Just start it up and drive it where you need it.
Or if it's something you have to do all the time, you should get automatic relief
valves.

I almost never push my 147 (shouldn't anyway). Even though I've got the relief lever it's still a giant PITA to push/pull. Easier to fire it and drive it.

[Cub Cadet 123]

Brian, to get that tractor to move again you are going to need a cutting torch and a gallon of water on the side in a bucket to attack that problem from the top...........

Uh oh, we know where this one is going!

Just joking.....great advice given already. You can cheat though and look into the side at the relief valves to see them once you remove the inspection cover. Just be sure that you have the rear jacked up and secured before moving your hydrostatic lever to the forward or reverse positions! No joke there.

Cub Cadet 123

[zippy1]

Originally Posted by olds45512

I'd be surprised if you need to remove them, when the tractor is running it makes pressure that pushes the buttons on the valve up, let them soak with a little pb or wd40 and then start the tractor and they will probably pop up on there own. If that doesn't work you may be able to grab the button with pliers and pull it up.

X-2
I've had sticky ones on a tractor, and just pushed them down, pulled them up, over and over while using PB, and they eventually loosened up, and been free ever since.

[Doug Doty]

I brought a 147 home today and the PO said it was a bit powerless climbing hills when he used it last. Said motor ran good but seemed the hydro was week, I planned to do the fluid and filter and was curious if these relief valve buttons can be partially depressed and stuck to give the described cause and effect. ??
Thanks guys...

[olds45512]

Originally Posted by Doug Doty

I brought a 147 home today and the PO said it was a bit powerless climbing hills when he used it last. Said motor ran good but seemed the hydro was week, I planned to do the fluid and filter and was curious if these relief valve buttons can be partially depressed and stuck to give the described cause and effect. ??
Thanks guys...

its possible but i would start with the fluid/filter change and see if the problem still exists.

[duckpin]

Turns out it was a broken driveshaft pin AND a stuck release valve. New driveshaft and a bevy of smaller parts are ordered and will hopefully be here by the weekend. A friend had to take it all apart to diagnose it. Going to change the fluid and filter in the transmission as well.

[Yosemite Sam]

Glad to hear that you got it figured out.

Keep us posted as to your progress.