ok - So I recently purchased a used STX38 with a 12.5 HP Kohler motor. The thing runs great - but the problem I have is with the steering. When I bought it from the guy, he told/showed me there was a problem with the steering. It would turn ok to the left but no to the right. He said it is a simple fix (1 part) and I would be up and running. I tore the entire assembly apart and found the gear that was stripped out. (part 11 in the illustration). After I put it all together again, I took it out for a spin and everything worked great. On the second week, I went to mow the rear lot and I drove a little too close to the patio, which was on a slight incline, and the steering slipped again. Now, it is slipping to the left and right. I pulled it apart again, and both gears look fine, so it must be something else. The strange thing is, if I go in reverse, I get total steering control, but then once back in drive, just slipping left and right.
Anyone have any ideas? help!
Anyone have any ideas? help!
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