Today I flipped it over and propped it up so I could see the
drive lever more clearly. I took a screwdriver and pushed on
the bar that goes first to a wishbone shaped coupler and then
into the transmission while running the motor.
I was able to get the power wheels to engage in reverse but not
in forward by pushing the lever the goes directly into the trans. Tried both directions but
it will not go easily to the right even if I push it hard with screwdriver.
so I am thinking something is broken impeding it.
Studying how to take it apart. Looks like Hoover was crazy about small snap rings
for the front wheels / axle, and also to remove drive wheels. There are 4 or 5 phillips head
screws that if removed would probably allow me to separate either side of the trans box.
Unfortunately on each side there are a couple of screws that are about impossible to access.
Not sure how best to proceed at this point. Have you separated the drive box on yours?
Can't find any info the internet.
All the best,
