Walk Behind Very hard To move when not running?

[vaulta]

Was wondering if this just was a weight issue. I just bought a 1999 48" hydro used and I cant not push the thing forward or backward on a hard surface. I mean it moves a liitle bit but it almost sounds like its in a gear, sort of catches when i can move it just a little bit, when i try too move the thing in my garage when the mower is off. I have the break off on it, it just feels very hard too move in my garage when the mower is off. I can only push it a few inches and it feels like it is grabing.is this normal...thanx for any help

[IN2MOWN]

Was wondering if this just was a weight issue. I just bought a 1999 48" hydro used and I cant not push the thing forward or backward on a hard surface. I mean it moves a liitle bit but it almost sounds like its in a gear, sort of catches when i can move it just a little bit, when i try too move the thing in my garage when the mower is off. I have the break off on it, it just feels very hard too move in my garage when the mower is off. I can only push it a few inches and it feels like it is grabing.is this normal...thanx for any help



A hydro has to be running for it to move unless you unlock the pumps. Only a belt drive can move without being on.

[vaulta]

Is all right if I move the mower out of my van backwards on metal ramps while it is off.thanx alot

[WALKER LANDSCAPE]

I dont think its good for those pumps to try and muscle them around when the pumps are engaged. What kind of WB is it?

[vaulta]

It is a 99 Lesco 48". so should i have the mower on when pulling it backwards out of my van on my ramps too the ground. Does the mower just need too be on or engaged and moving for me too oull it out of my van.Thanx alot

[TXNSLighting]

it needs to be running...

[Lynden-Jeff]

I know on my hydro there is a value you need to open on both the rider and the WB for it to move, once that's open they move, but still heavy

Cheers
Jeff

[IN2MOWN]

It is a 99 Lesco 48". so should i have the mower on when pulling it backwards out of my van on my ramps too the ground. Does the mower just need too be on or engaged and moving for me too oull it out of my van.Thanx alot



You kind of have to have it on. You can wear out the pumps backing it up slowly down the ramps. You can hear that humming. Its not good for the mower.

It just needs to be on and the pull the handles all the way up so you go in reverse. I wouldnt move the lever over any. If that mower gets away from you while its on the ramp it might end up in your front seat.

[biggin69]

I know on my hydro there is a value you need to open on both the rider and the WB for it to move, once that's open they move, but still heavy

Cheers
Jeff

My ZTR is the same, so I assume that a hydro WB would have the release although i think they are designed for a last resort to move the equipment if you cannot get it started.

[kmann]

Is all right if I move the mower out of my van backwards on metal ramps while it is off.thanx alot

It says in the manual for my Ztr Hydro, that it needs to be running or the Pumps need to be disengaged. Why do you try to move it when it's not running anyway?

[Ed Ryder]

Is all right if I move the mower out of my van backwards on metal ramps while it is off.thanx alot

Like the others said, you've got to fire it up inside your van.

It can be tricky taking a heavy walk-behind down ramps. Make it one smooth movement backwards. Don't brake suddenly mid-way down or else the ramps might come off your vehicle, which would result in your machine crashing to the pavement. It's tricky at first. Eventually you'll develop an aptitude for it with practice.

[HOOLIE]

Was wondering if this just was a weight issue. I just bought a 1999 48" hydro used and I cant not push the thing forward or backward on a hard surface. I mean it moves a liitle bit but it almost sounds like its in a gear, sort of catches when i can move it just a little bit, when i try too move the thing in my garage when the mower is off. I have the break off on it, it just feels very hard too move in my garage when the mower is off. I can only push it a few inches and it feels like it is grabing.is this normal...thanx for any help

Yes...normal behavior for a hydro. You can sort of creep them forward or backward but unless you turn the release valve they won't roll. You need to start the machine first to get it to move.

[vaulta]

Hey thanx alot guys!

[EMTDUCK1984]

Look On Your Pump There Sould Be A Release Valve Usually It Is A 5/8 Nut Loosen It About 1 Turn On Each Pump And The Mower Should Free Roll

[Lynden-Jeff]

My ZTR is the same, so I assume that a hydro WB would have the release although i think they are designed for a last resort to move the equipment if you cannot get it started.

Yes thats exactly what its for, prevents damage to the pumps because there has to be a backup way to move it if you lose power.

Cheers
Jeff