I decided to post here to try and help people that are having the same issue with this trans. Iam a mechanic and have over 30 years experience.so I decided to research the Peerless 206-545c transmission I found some great info online and helpful repair vids on youtube. runs starts great but it started binding in 3rd gear and was very hard to get it out.of gear so by pushing the cluch/brake in and out manytimes and forcing forward into 4,5,6 gears I was able to get it out of 3rd. I was given this Lawn tractor by a friend who took real good care of it. FYI I have a Craftsman LT1000 18HP twin opposed Briggs with a Peerless transaxle 206-545c 6 speed manual trans (not the Hydrostatic).