In their infinite wisdom....

I havent had to do "a lot" to it and its approx 10-12 years old. I bought it from Dad when he got his riding mower. Has left and right brakes for turning. Reverse. 9.5 hp 27". Replaced a brake cable and carb that's about it.
One of the other design flaws in my opinion is the cables.....they have "loops" in them where the moisture settles and freezes so its difficult to change aim and angle on chute, or running brakes....
Oh speaking of "brakes", should these have a little grease on the gears? Manual doesn't say squat about it for maintenance.
1st pic drive gear engaged, 2nd pic disengaged(to help turning)
Grease??

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