Repair manual for a LTX 1000 craftsman riding mower Moor will not go in reverse has a hydrostatic transmission have adjusted all the linkage and check the keys

Make sure the belt is turning. You either have a linkage adjustment or a transmission problem. If it is a hydrostatic transmission make sure it is full of fluid.

1. Craftsman Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid Change - YouTube

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   I change the gear oil and hydrostatic transmission fluid on my Craftsman Lawn Tractor. Fluid per Peerless ...

First replace the drive belt. (1/2 x 82-1/4) and the V-idler pulley if plastic, Reverse doesn't load the belt as much as forward drive. The reason I suggest replacing the V-idler too is that the plastic wears heavy and the drive belt bottoms out causing slippage.

Then if it doesn't drive forward then you most likely have a bad transmission.

Check belts. Check transmission fluid level if possible. Check linkage between shifter and transmission. Check belt tensioners under unit above deck.

Have you tried checking the linkage to the hydrostat/transmission? Are you getting full movement of the lever? If not, it might have just come loose and shifted so you only have reverse. If you have full movement of the lever and the hydrostat has the proper amount of fluid it could be fried. It's hard to tell without diagnosing the linkage. I'd suggest blocking the rear wheels off the ground so you don't run over yourself before you go messing with the linkage.

Most likely a hydrostatic transmission and most likely it is dead. Buy a new one or look around on google and craigslist for a used one. Maker and model number will be printed on top and possibly stamped on the bottom. New hydrostatic transmissions cost more than a new mower.

Well on my AYP manufactured tractor, which is much like yours but has the name Husqvarna on it, the hydrostatic transmission is shot and it exhibits much the same characteristic. That is no forward nor reverse movement until it gets nearly to the end of its range. The F/R lever on the right side is connected to a much smaller lever on the end of a shaft which goes into the transmission. What I would do is check the linkage to make sure that the range of travel on the speed control moves the smaller lever input into the transmission. If the range of travel is the same, you may need a new transmission, they are expensive. If there is some slop in the linkage, you may have another day in the sun. You can google "manual, craftsman, lawn tractor" and find some links to get a manual. What I did was find another lawn tractor as the cost of repair far exceeded the value of the old mower.

HAVE YOU HAD ONE OF THE TIRES OFF YOU MAY NOT HAVE GOT THE KEY WAY IN IT

Sounds like its slipping..
Have you checked the hydro fluid ?
Are there any leaks ?
Could be an adjustment in the pedal..
Look at all the pedal linkage and you might find some adjustment there..
Or - maybe a moving part is waring out in the linkage..

Hope this helps !!
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