SO I went to the Service department this morning to find out ifm y suspicions were correct.
Unfortunately, they were. Transmission needs replaced after FOUR mowing season of a residential yard. Flat as a pancake I might add.
The riding mower would not go forward or in reverse. It was housed inside my large storage shed during all seasons.. Never kept outdoors.
SO, I went and purchased a NEW Husqvarna riding mower about four weeks ago because the grass does not stop growing..
Its a nice mower. I do not like the seat as much as the Cub but it works nicely. The other thing I am not thrilled with is the height adjustment is ony in ONE INCH increments instead of HALF INCH incrememnts like the Cub Cadet.
The good news is that it works and cuts grass and goes forward and in reverse... We'll see how long this one lasts..