Exmark 116-3173 Lawn Mower Transaxle Assembly

The Exmark 116-3173 Lawn Mower Transaxle Assembly transfers engine power to the drive wheels, helping maintain smooth movement and consistent drive response while wear or damage can affect traction and operation.

Common problems this part helps solve include:

• Mower moves slowly during operation.

• Uneven wheel drive operation.

• Grinding noise from transaxle area.

• Loss of forward or reverse drive.

• Jerky mower movement while driving.

Loss of Forward or Reverse Drive

Quick Check: Operate drive controls verifying both travel directions function smoothly consistently.

Fix Suggestion: Align drive linkage ensuring complete transaxle activation throughout operation consistently.

Prevention Tip: Avoid sudden direction changes while mower remains under heavy load.

Grinding Noise From Transaxle Area

Quick Check: Listen carefully during movement for abnormal transmission operating sounds nearby.

Fix Suggestion: Correct mounting alignment removing unnecessary load across drive components completely.

Prevention Tip: Keep area free from debris affecting moving transmission parts.

Uneven Wheel Drive Performance

Quick Check: Compare wheel rotation while mower travels across level ground steadily.

Fix Suggestion: Balance drive linkage adjustment restoring equal wheel movement during operation.

Prevention Tip: Maintain recommended operating conditions to reduce drivetrain wear regularly.

Jerky Mower Movement While Driving

Quick Check: Observe mower acceleration for inconsistent travel movement.

Fix Suggestion: Restore proper linkage travel allowing smoother transmission response during operation.

Prevention Tip: Operate controls gradually to minimize drivetrain stress during every use.

Customer Experience: One customer shared that the mower traveled more easily after fitting the transaxle assembly, with steadier forward and reverse movement during regular lawn maintenance.