White 1300 series riding lawn mower stuck in reverse

kellwhy66 · 05-20-2009, 08:58 PM

Help I cant firgure out why this lawn mower wont go into forward. I replaced the drive belt that was bad . But that didnt work.And the speed lever seems really loose like its not hooked up, but i followed the rod up and seemed to bo hooked up!! I will tear more into tomorrow night just wondering if anyone had any common problems with this style of mower. Thanks for any help that you can give me. Have a great weekend!!!

**octaneman** · 05-21-2009, 06:40 AM

Hi kellwhy66

Recheck your linkages and here's a few diagrams I found in more detail perhaps it will shed some light on the problem.

**octaneman** · 05-21-2009, 06:43 AM

set up maybe a little different...

**octaneman** · 05-21-2009, 06:44 AM

more...

**octaneman** · 05-21-2009, 06:45 AM

It should point you in the right direction...

**octaneman** · 05-21-2009, 06:51 AM

Linkages and rods can bend so you have to make sure that the lever isn't warped in any way.

Good luck !

kellwhy66 · 05-21-2009, 06:31 PM

Well I looked everything over, took the deck off and followed the linkages. Nothing looked out of place. But when I tried to rock it back n forth to break it free, nothing ethier. I put it up on jackstands Tried to to break free everytime I tried to move both wheels forward or back wouldnt move, but would spin in oppissite direction they spin. Ive got the numbers model:13AA683F190,Serial 1C080B70237. Maybe that will help. Thanks again for all the exploed views of the mowers it did help alot!!!!!

**octaneman** · 05-22-2009, 12:39 PM

Can you get access to the clutch and visually inspect it for wear and tear ? Try disconnecting the linkages directly on the trans-axle and see if you can shift it by hand. If you can't, you may need to disassemble the trans axle and look for broken or damaged planetary and pinion gears.

05-20-2009, 08:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
kellwhy66 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 OS: xp	White 1300 series riding lawn mower stuck in reverse Help I cant firgure out why this lawn mower wont go into forward. I replaced the drive belt that was bad . But that didnt work.And the speed lever seems really loose like its not hooked up, but i followed the rod up and seemed to bo hooked up!! I will tear more into tomorrow night just wondering if anyone had any common problems with this style of mower. Thanks for any help that you can give me. Have a great weekend!!! Last edited by kellwhy66; 05-20-2009 at 09:04 PM.

05-21-2009, 06:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
kellwhy66 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Re: White 1300 series riding lawn mower stuck in reverse Well I looked everything over, took the deck off and followed the linkages. Nothing looked out of place. But when I tried to rock it back n forth to break it free, nothing ethier. I put it up on jackstands Tried to to break free everytime I tried to move both wheels forward or back wouldnt move, but would spin in oppissite direction they spin. Ive got the numbers model:13AA683F190,Serial 1C080B70237. Maybe that will help. Thanks again for all the exploed views of the mowers it did help alot!!!!!

05-22-2009, 12:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
octaneman Mentor Home Support, Gearhead Automotive Center Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 541 OS: WINXP	Re: White 1300 series riding lawn mower stuck in reverse Can you get access to the clutch and visually inspect it for wear and tear ? Try disconnecting the linkages directly on the trans-axle and see if you can shift it by hand. If you can't, you may need to disassemble the trans axle and look for broken or damaged planetary and pinion gears. Last edited by octaneman; 05-22-2009 at 12:40 PM.