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Hello everyone,

I have enjoyed reading posts on this site for quite a while and have already learned a lot, but now I really need your help.

A friend was tending my lawn last week while I was away for work, and the tractor quit running (due to a fouled spark plug as I learned earlier today).

Problem is, he tried getting the tractor back into the garage by towing it, but he didn't turn the towing/operating valve at the base of the seat.

After replacing the spark plug and firing up the engine, I learned that I have no hydraulics: no forward/reverse, no up/down on the mower deck.

What happened? Is this going to be an expensive fix? Thanks in advance for your help!

Rob
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Rob,
WELCOME TO WFM!!!!

I am sorry no one has responded to your query. Towing these tractors without disengaging the valves can/will damage the hydro. I hope that has not happened to yours but it sounds like a pretty good possibility that it has.

You might do a forum search on this subject. You should find a lot of info.
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