Kubota W821-pro repair help

[hazza26]

Couple of problems.. I've managed to snag the top end of the mower deck control cable and it's snapped. Also the propulsion drive takes a bit forward movement before it kicks in, which I assume is a worn out belt.

This has happened at the worst time of year to get it professionally serviced so I'm trying to work out if I can replace these myself. Can't find a service manual online anywhere.

Anyone have any suggestions? I know these are essentially rebadged Kaaz / Denarm / Lawnflite / Honda mowers but I'm not sure of the equivalent model numbers.

I'm done oil change / air filter / blade service stuff but not sure if these are within the expertise level of a non-pro!

Any help much appreciated

[Mick]

Hi hazza26, and welcome to TGMF

I think you'll find it's shaft drive from engine to gearbox so no belt to change.  Sounds like the dog clutch in the gearbox isn't engaging until you help it forward.  This is ether worn dogs, badly adjusted or stiff clutch cable. or the cutch arm on the gearbox has cracked and slipped around on it's splines. Normally it would make a rattling noise while it tries to engage. 

The other thing which is quite common with these is the needle bearings on the gearbox output shaft can seize up making rollers jam. 

[hazza26]

Thank you Mick! Well all that stuff is way over my head so I think a long wait at the mower service shop is my only option