I purchased a new Honda VYA October 2013. I have used it for 26 mowings, one hour per mow. Today, August 2nd, 2014 the Smart Drive failed. It wouldn't propel the mower, and the wheels are locked up in reverse. After reading many posts on this issue, it appears it is a frequently occurring issue. Looking back, it was making a squeaking sound when the drive was initiated. A few times, it wouldn't drive the mower, but then it corrected itself. I tried adjusting the cable, but that did nothing. Then I checked the cable activated "control arm" on the drive box, and it was moving as it should. I'll bet I have a stripped gear in the tranny box. Since it's still on warranty, I'll take it back to the authorized dealer I purchased it from. I just want to alert other owners about this issue. Any recalls anyone knows about? The mower does a real nice job of mulching! I liked it until this happened.
I wish I had my old John Deere SB (silver deck) back. 18 years of near trouble free use. I went through two handles and ended up with drive wheel ratchet issues. It was the handle that killed it though.
I wish I had my old John Deere SB (silver deck) back. 18 years of near trouble free use. I went through two handles and ended up with drive wheel ratchet issues. It was the handle that killed it though.
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