CC30 won't move forward or backwards after a period of non use

[dcike]

I have a four-year-old CC30 rear engine rider Model: 13A226JD010 that doesn't want to move forward or backward after letting the clutch out with it in gear after it has been in nonuse for a week. I have tried shifting into forward and reverse and shifting all throughout the six speeds to no avail. It started to bother this summer and is progressively getting more frequent. I have found that by sitting in the seat with the motor running, in gear, the clutch out, and rocking it forwards and backward it will take off. It then will usually continue to work as normal for the rest of the day or even into the next without further problems.

I have contacted the dealer and was told they have never had one of them do this before, but since it was now working again, to wait until it won't move to bring it in so they can diagnose it easier.

Has anyone experienced this before and how was it remedied?

[darkminion_17]

Is it still under warranty? If so I would take it to them asap.

[R Bedell]

The CC30 had a three (3) warranty on that rider. Looks like it is owner responsibility at this stage.

[Billy-O]

Perhaps you need to get into the belt drive line and check to see if the tension pulley, clutch linkage or cable is working freely and perhaps maybe some lubrication. Maybe it needs to be clean out of grass debris buildup under there. And also, the existing belt may be worn and needs replacing.

Good luck.

Edit:. I had an additional thought I'd like to add to the possibilities I mentioned above... I was wondering if you have vertical shaft engine, maybe the oil seal on bottom of crank case is leaking a lil oil to the driveline belt or pulley?

[ironman]

Originally Posted by dcike

I have contacted the dealer and was told they have never had one of them do this before,

You have two belts in your drive system. After 4 years it is not uncommon for them to be stretched and frayed which would cause them to slip. For a dealer to tell you they have "never had one do this before" is total bu!!sh!t.

If you can't get under there and check it out for yourself, I'd look for someone other than those morons.

Here's a link to your drive train drawing....
https://www.cubcadet.com/equipment/A...e-b39c5e9f227d