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whitetiger, thanks so much for your advice! And yes you are correct the "O" ring is seated in the female coupling. Not sure why I wrote male when I clearly looked at it o_O Might you know where I can purchase the "O" ring package you mention?? or is it just a generic assorted pack of "O" rings...

Update: Before starting to reinstall the front differential assembly I decided to change the engine oil and filter since everything was apart with easy access. Everything went good EXCEPT I find a little puddle of hydraulic fluid on the floor not far from where the oil filter is located. I...

Yes please take a moment and check the front axle fluid level. Total time . . . . maybe 1-2 mins but could save you $$$ and frustrations : o I wouldn't go specifically looking at the front axle "Pivot Bolt" for wear unless you get under and see oil residue coming from around the bolt head or...

Armylifer: Thanks for your thoughts : ) Yes the "Pivot Bolt" gets quite the workout and admittedly I've never checked the torque on it. When I removed the "Pivot Bolt" there was no oil residue whats so ever on or around either end of the bolt or the flange opening. I have some hydraulic...

Update: The front axle "Pivot Bolt"goes through the top part of the axle tube housing and is open to oil from the axle case. This is why it has bushings and 2 oil seals! I realized this when I power washed the axle assembly and left it in the back of my truck . . . . because about an hour...

Yes when refilling the front axle assembly I will make sure the breather plugs will be open. I will fill to the prescribed line on the dipstick then rotate the hubs by hand (without the wheels) then let it sit for an hour as to make sure the oil fills in all the nooks and cranny's. Then I will...

Update: With much perseverance I've managed to disassemble the entire front differential / axles / hubs / etc. Apparently there was still a good amount of gear oil present as I found out when taking everything apart. Please take note . . . . the issue is the gear fluid had gotten low enough...

Hmmm that pic looks like something blew apart inside the differential. I've seen something similar when people rev up the engine and then do a "Neutral Drop" another words revving the engine and then throwing the transmission into Drive or Low ! If the U Joint holds and the tire has good...

Update: Hello to all viewing this thread and thanks for your empathy. Yes this totally sucks, but It's my own fault for not checking the gear oil level regularly. After reviewing my records it looks like I drained and changed the front differential fluid about 11 yrs ago. Since then I...

UPDATE: I've removed the entire front end (axle housing, hubs etc.) from the tractor. Got underneath the tractor and turned the driveshaft going to the transmission in the rear and NO problem. Rotates easily both ways!! I put the entire front end assembly on the bench and examined the outside...

xrocketengineer Yes it could be and I will definitely take note when re-filling the front assembly!! . . . . . . but realistically I believe it was my own lack of maintenance and inspections that's brought me this problem. I mean 10+ yrs of not even checking the fluid level?? My bad and now $$$...

UPDATE 11-29-2020: The tractor is finally in the garage late this afternoon. This was done as I described in my post yesterday at 10:03 pm. Also haven't removed the front driveshaft yet. So before tucking it in for the night, I decided to check the front axle assembly fluid level. TOASTED...

UPDATE: Hi and good evening to all of you. First, thank you all for you advise/comments. It's much appreciated. Unfortunately we had company over today so the Ms. told me the tractor was not top priority! So my Baby Orange will spend another dark lonely night outside. Tomorrow I will raise and...

Ah true! I've been reading about checking the foot pedal linkage . . . . like something falls off or gets loose!

THE MYSTERY Continues!! Today I raised the front end with both wheels off the ground. They spin freely one forward as the other goes backwards. This tells me the front differential is working fine as there are no sticking points or noises that might indicate broken gear cogs etc. So with the...

Hello wgator and thanks for the link to the Workshop Manual. I've glimpsed it over and its just what I'll need in working and disassembling! I'll look it over more thorough tomorrow but I'm wondering if there's a "trouble shooting" section anywhere in the manual or any other source you might...

Thanks for the reply 85Hokie. I'm mechanically inclined as I worked on restoring and racing cars years ago, however this tractor stuff is a whole new ball of wax! Somebody must have had something similar to this happen. Anyway yes I will keep you posted with whatever I come up with. Billy

So I'm mowing today as usual with my BX2200 and all is fine. While on a straightaway in 2wd the tractor suddenly felt like it was straining and slowing down . . . like the brake pedal was being depressed. Stopping immediately I checked the brake pedal and it was not on. Checked 4wd lever and...