Challenge Xtreme XSZ40

[Shaffick]

Hi all,

I'm currently refurbishing a Challenge Xtreme XSZ40 self propelled mower.
I have stripped down everything from the deck and noticed that there is a removable panel which when removed exposes a linkage which connects one front wheel to the rear wheel for height adjustment. I have noticed a spring which connects to the linkage but I'm unsure where the other end of the spring connects to. Does anyone know where it connects to?.

Thanks all

 

[Burnerman]

Usually one end of the spring connects to the middle of the linkage somewhere and the other end heads back to a hole in the deck - have a look towards the front of the rear wheels, top of the deck.
Be warned, these springs - if it's anything like the Sovereign series - are bloody powerful and always seem at least an inch too short!
Pics would be appreciated.
John

 

[Shaffick]

Cheers mate you were right. Got it sorted now. I will definitely post pictures. While we're on the subject, I have built the mower back up and it starts up. Only problem is that the self propelled wheels will not move the mower forward. when I raise the rear wheels off the ground the wheels spin as they should. Any ideas?.

 

[Burnerman]

Initially there’s a few possibilities here....
The drive belt to the rear axle is slack, or the pulley is worn;
When you pull the drive handle it isn’t pulling the clutch cable far enough......you may have noticed a lever on the top of the gearbox which needs to operate fully;
Hopefully the gearbox hasn’t called it a day!
Are you able to pull the mower backwards, engine off, without any problems?
John

 

[Shaffick]

Hi again, I'll give it a go tomorrow John as I'm going to work now. Cheers mate.