On 23 Sep 2009 22:49:40 GMT, Jim wrote:

Just took delivery of my first ever lawn tractor with a hydrostatic
transmission. Not being a Lexus I don't expect silence, that said when
engaging forward or reverse it's not exactly quiet either.

Curious to learn from others what "normal sounds" to expect. I'm
purposely not including the sounds I'm hearing so I can instead compare
users descriptions to the sounds generated. Hopefully with your inputs
I'll have an idea of what is normal and what should be of concern.


The only noise is the pump whine. That's normal. There's absolutely
no sound from the transmission. That, by the way, is for a 32 year
old, Case 222.

It sounds like you have a problem. No pun intended.

Gordon Shumway

Is it good if a vacuum really sucks?