1997 mtd riding mower 46 inch deck runs good does not seemed to go as fast as it did last year slower moving does it have fluid in rear end and if it does were do you check
A lot of the time on older models the drive belts tend to wear out and slip some. hills and pulling a cart make them wear out faster. you said you have a 1997. if the belts have never been changed i would bet that it just needs new belts. you may check to see if there is any oil or grease on the belts if not put some new belts on it and it should be good. i hope this gives you an idea on where to strt.
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A lot of the time on older models the drive belts tend to wear out and slip some. hills and pulling a cart make them wear out faster. you said you have a 1997. if the belts have never been changed i would bet that it just needs new belts. you may check to see if there is any oil or grease on the belts if not put some new belts on it and it should be good. i hope this gives you an idea on where to strt.