Gravely Pro belt drive problem

[Tyler's Lawn Maintenance]

Hey guys, my 36" Gravely pro belt drive mower has a problem with the left side drive tire not getting power. The transmission spins fine and the right side spins at full speed, but the left side won't pull at all sometimes and if it does, it has very little power. There are two belts side by side going to each drive tire and the outside spindle wobbles when the mower is in gear. When I make a right turn, I have to hop off my velke and push the mower around. I don't know if this makes sense, but I just don't want to mess up the transmission on my mower. If anyone has any advice on the matter, please let me know! I can take a picture of the belt setup if needed.

[Restrorob]

Originally Posted by Tyler's Lawn Maintenance

the outside spindle wobbles when the mower is in gear.

Sounds like the outside frame bearing has failed and needs replacement, That could have damaged the drive shaft where the bearing rides and the slip collar splines along with the trans output shaft splines.

A tear-down inspection of that side is needed to determine the damage....

[Tyler's Lawn Maintenance]

Originally Posted by Restrorob

Sounds like the outside frame bearing has failed and needs replacement, That could have damaged the drive shaft where the bearing rides and the slip collar splines along with the trans output shaft splines.

A tear-down inspection of that side is needed to determine the damage....

I'm actually about to tear into that side and see what I can find. Could it possibly just be a warped or bent spindle?
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