Change a Cub Cadet lawn mower by engaging the transmission bypass lever; loose, worn, or broken pump belt; worn tensioner pulley; stretched spring; insufficient or hot hydraulic oil or air trapped in the hydraulic system prevents it from moving forward Your Cub Cadet Lawn Mower Won’t Move.

To prevent injuries, read your operator’s manual before working on your Cub Cadet.

Typically, riding mowers makes life easier, but sometimes they can be a problem. The mower may not move forward or reverse without rhyme or reason. You shouldn’t be aware of one. Here are three common problems that may have you taking it to the shop before you make a trip.

Your Cub Cadet Lawn Mower Won’t Move

Fluid is used in Cub Cadet hydrostatic mowers. Pumps this fluid to turn the wheels. An operator can manually move the lawn mower by pressing a bypass lever on the transmission.

To drive your mower manually, you must disengage the lever once you are done moving the mower so the wheel can move properly.

On a zero-turn mower, you’ll find bypass levers, one each for the transmission. A riding mower or lawn tractor has a bypass lever at the rear.

The Cub Cadet mower’s hydraulic fluid is low or old

Your transmission system will perform optimally if you check it regularly and service it when necessary. Transmission systems on Cub Cadet riding mowers are sealed and cannot be serviced.

It means you can’t change the hydraulic oil. Your operator’s manual will tell you if transmission service is required.

A Cub Cadet mower with a serviceable transmission must be maintained by performing consistent hydraulic oil changes on a regular basis.

Performing the first hydraulic oil change sooner than other changes are recommended. Mowers with low hydraulic oil or old oil may not move or seem weak while running.

You can add more hydraulic oil when your hydraulic oil is cool until the level reaches full level. You should also check for hydrostatic fluid leaks to ensure your fluid level isn’t low.

 

Your Cub Cadet mower may be stuck by these items

• It’s a wise idea to check these items before blaming your engine for a transmission issue.
• You should definitely check these items if your engine sputters or shuts off so you cannot drive.
• The battery and charger
• Fuel Lines and Filters are Clogged
• An air filter plug
• The fuel pump is dirty

Check out my article “The Reason Your Cub Cadet Starts Then Dies” to read more about the items that can cause your mower to stop while mowing.

Cub Cadet Mower Hydraulic System

It is necessary to bleed the hydraulic system after changing the fluid. Your mower can be stopped by air in the system. Place the Cub Cadet mower on a flat surface to remove air.

Lock the front wheels with wheel chocks to prevent the mower from rolling. Allow the rear drive tires to spin until there is no excessive noise and the wheels move normally.

Remove air from your model’s hydraulic system by following your operator’s manual.

What is a Cub Cadet hydrostatic transmission?

Gearboxes with hydrostatic drives are filled with fluid and need a gear-driven pump to pump the fluid, which then drives the motor. All mower components should be in an active or running state when operating.

The hydrostatic transmission won’t move

When you’re working, the hydrostatic transmission stops. So unless it’s fixed, it won’t move. It’s not healthy to let it sit outside for too long.

Get it inside by moving the hydrostatic transmission. You should check the fuel to see if it’s not working. Turning the bypass lever will complete the fuel. No movement is allowed with the bypass lever.

Check the spring and make sure it is not stretched. It could also be missing. Possibly old hydraulic oil with a high temperature. In the transmission, air pockets are trapped and the Cub Cadet does not.

Wear may be present on the hydrostatic transmission pulley Ley. The pump belt might be loose. Look closer.

Pulley broke on a Cub Cadet

Bearings in the center of tensioner pulleys are often made of durable plastic. This means that the pulley or the bearing of a Cub Cadet lawn mower can fail. Make sure you replace a worn pulley. It will be necessary to keep the tensioner arm greased so it does not seize.

Conclusion

The solutions here may be helpful in solving your Cub Cadet reverse problems or at least point you in the right direction. It is possible that this issue may manifest itself in Your Cub Cadet Lawn Mower Won’t Move.

 Nevertheless, if you know how to resolve these issues, your life will be easier. No mower is infallible, including the Cub Cadet. If you maintain your mower properly, it’ll last longer.

We will cover Cub Cadet issues and solutions you will need to know if you own or intend to own a large lawn and own a Cub Cadet mower.