Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Hey all,

New to the list.  I have an MTD/YardMachines 31ae6fff700 that won't come out of gear and free roll.  Seems to be locked up!  Tried adjusting drive cable, but no good.  Plus it seems to be a little tight!.  All pulleys seem to be moving freely, but like the axle is locked up!  Any suggestions!  Runs fine, just won't free roll.

Also does anyone have a manual.  I think someone on here said they got mtd to email them a service manual for free?

Thanks,
shawn

Owners and parts manual.  Probably a 2004, no triggers.  This is a basic MTD friction disk drive. 
http://manuals.mtdproducts.com/mtd/GetFile.do?filename=769-01275b.pdf

   The problem could be a few things but the easiest thing to do for quick results is tip the machine on it's bucket and open up the bottom cover.  Turn the wheels with your hands and watch what happens with shaft the wheels are on.   There may be a nest jaming the gears.  Whatever it is it should be obvious.