2006 Cub Cadet volunteer Transmission Issue

[bad knees]

just bought a 2006 cc volunteer. the transmission is jerky when first giving gas.  a hesitation, then may actually spin wheels if on gravel. is this normal

 

[Travis]

It could even be a sticking brake pad/shoe.

 

I believe those units are CVT belt driven, it could be a stick drive or driven centrifugal pulley. The pulley's may need lubed... which you aren't "supposed to" but if it's them sticking it can not hurt.  see if you can remove the belt cover, and with the machine in Neutral, give it some gas and check the movement of the pulleys the moveable sheave on them should move in and out smoothly with more or less RPM.

i believe i have the correct parts diagram, with the twin cylinder engine?

https://www.partstree.com/models/volunteer-46b-37ac46bd710-cub-cadet-4x4-utility-vehicle/engine-transmission-accessories-3/

 

 

 

 

[bad knees]

thank you so much