i had a sim problem. was broken teeth.
also the bearings are high where there is no oil.
can you send me picture of your rear end, need to see pto and back of housing.
im not sure what your machine is but 9 out of 10 there the same.
need a couple of pics as need to see what rear end, need to see in pics just under rear seat and half way down rear end.
another pic showing me a the rear end so i can see the pto and around it.
make sure they are good pictures.
also does this have a 540 and 1000 rpm pto.
you can email me the pics at cjimmybond@aol.com as i can never put pics on these sites lol
remember i wont reply straight away as time difference so be a day behind.
as its morning now and going to work.