Need more hydro knowledge/possible problem

[LAWN BOY]

Hello everyone. I understand that the old IH Cub Cadets with hydro trannys cannot be rolled unless the engine is running. I know that modern lawn tractors/mowers with hydrostatic transmissions have an override pin at the rear. I have a Cub Cadet LT1042 that I’m working on right now. I pulled out the override pin as instructed but the tires go different directions, sort of like some driving vehicles. So it can’t really be pushed. I believe it to be from around the year 2010. Is this a problem or is it normal? I have little knowledge on hydrostatic transmissions so ANY advice or help is appreciated. Thank you!

[R Bedell]

I understand that the old IH Cub Cadets with hydro trannys cannot be rolled unless the engine is running

Not true. The Owners Manual outlines the procedure.

the tires go different directions, sort of like some driving vehicles.

If the rear end is jacked up, this is "normal" for the tires to rotate in an opposite direction.

[LAWN BOY]

Quote: If the rear end is jacked up, this is "normal" for the tires to rotate in an opposite direction.

They did go the opposite directions when I had it jacked up which is normal now I know. But they still go the opposite direction when it’s on the ground which doesn’t seem right as that makes it really hard to move still.

[ironman]

The "pin" which you refer to in your first post operates a lever (bypass arm) located on the side of the transaxle.
When the bypass arm is operated it releases the hydro.
I would check to see that the pin is securely connected to the bypass arm and that the bypass arm has full travel. (i.e. not restricted by crud, dirt, grass etc.)

[LAWN BOY]

Thank you for the diagram Ironman!