Thanks for the inspiration. Watched your video in the last hour and took the front drive wheels apart to check on the nylon gears. Each looked perfect and like new. Kept exploring and the issue was...drum roll...the engagingly belt being clogged by too much grass clippings over the years of use. A quick cleaning and working well once again. Thank you!!!
Hi. Wish to expand that in addition to the required cleaning of the grass clippings, the mower became quite slow. After a week of almost caving to take in for repair, kept watching other videos. This issue surfaced after I pushed the mower into a bush. The cause is an open part of the mower that regulates the mower speed with a soft metal and a spring. This metal became bent and caused the change of speed. After bending it back, good as new. Search for slow lawnmower for many videos on this topic.
I looked through the comments and saw that you replied to about everybody and that is a good engagement with your audience I applaud that and I subscribe just for that reason well and also you seem like a pretty cool dude LOL I don't know how I found this video though I don't even have a problem with my push mower LOL great video though
+Take a Bath Productions that's great buddy never lose that side of you even when you become a big UA-camr not saying you're not big now just saying that whenever you get really big if you get a chance to check them out and I make videos as well not near as good as yours though here lately I haven't been able to do any editing
+Take a Bath Productions thanks man maybe check out some of my scambaiting videos like there's one called just trying things out that's one I'm very proud of it was one of my better ones and it's basically where you just call up scammers and waste their time as much as possible LOL have a great day
I figured out that it is very important that the plastic dirt/debris cover behind the wheel is in good condition. When excess dirt and lawn debris can get up in there, it helps wear out the plastic gear faster. I was fixing up a used mower I bought once and the front drive wheels were the originals. On the right side, the dust cover was busted and the gears were full of junk. The plastic teeth were severely chewed up. The left side dirt cover was good and the plastic teeth were in good condition. You have to remove the small drive gear to replace the plastic cover, but it was worth it for me. I am restoring another used mower now with the same issue (I wonder: Why is it the right side again?). I needed a small gear puller to get the right side gear off, because there was excess rust on the shaft the gear slides onto. I believe The broken dust cover contributed to to the rust problem.
Maybe the right side gear failing is due to the direction the owner usually goes around the yard? Just a theory.... Especially if it's a hilly yard and the person is going with the hill instead of up and down....
it's so funny now bright and shiny the newer one is! I've been troubleshooting a few problems with my mower. I appreciate your simple and easy to follow videos. Keep up the good work
Thank! The new gears will be gone again in few months. You need to look into why the gears are chewed up first! I think you have stuck & not disengaging self-repelled mechanism. Lubrication may fix it.
Probably they are saturated with dirt and dust. I don't remember but I think I suggested grease in the video, but I think that might make it worse.. dirt loves to stick to grease... The dust cover on the wheel might not be fitting correctly...
Plastic , reverse n heavy bags eat em up. People don’t realize that when that mower jerks them it’s pulling 175 pounds give or take n all the abuse typical people don’t ever think about. Most have just come to terms with “ well it did work “ n they’re ok with that. And end up pushing n having lil assistance if any from SP.
Take a Bath Productions yea that’s a tough one right ? Metal to metal ? Or dirt magnet ? 😔. Silicon spray maybe ? Or drop of 3-1 oil maybe? I understand why these gears strip but I guess I’d like seeing better material in the higher end units too. Is there an aftermarket that could increase life of hub gear ?
Without seeing it I can't say for sure. A lot of the time there is a wheel on the self propell handle that you can adjust to tighten the belt.. But as for snapper, I don't know if they do that or not..
Do you have access to FB? I have a page there you can post a picture to if you like. Without being able to see it, I can't offer much advice. It's under Take a Bath Productions.
Thanks. I was given a Troybuilt self propelled lawn mower because the owner couldn't cut his lawn anymore. " My cable ended up breaking and I know that needs replacing. However, when the cable was working the lawnmower ran real slow. I tried adjusting it but it wouldn't stay in the faster speed. Then the cable broke. So, before the season I want to see if it's going to be worth fixing. With the price of lawnmowers even a hundred bucks in parts will be a good thing. Suggestions? Apparently it is an older model. It's a 12AV835Q711
My rear-propelled push mower makes a squealing noise when engaged. The noise only occurs when I use the self-propelled feature. Any ideas? The lawnmower has is 3 years old and has only been used for just over 2 seasons. Thanks for your help and DIY inspiration.
Hi Alyson.. There are many things in there that could squeal when engaged.. Without being able to see the mower it's really hard to say. But, does it squeal from the left, right or middle? That would give you some ideas where to look for the noise..
I haven’t read through the comments to see if this question has been asked, and I apologize if it has, but do the non-self-propelling wheels have the necessary gears too? In other words, can I simply switch the front wheels and back wheels or do new wheels need to be purchased? Obviously, I haven’t taken a look at the wheels yet for myself lol.
No that's a very good question. I actually don't remember if the NON Propell wheels have the ring gear on the inside rim or not. I am guessing they don't. The only way to make sure is to pull one of them off and see if it's smooth on the inside, if so, then it's not going to work. Or you could take down the model number and go over to a website like www.partstree.com and look at the parts breakdown and see if the non self propelled wheels have the same part number as the self propelled ones, that's another way! Hope this helps..
I got a rear propelled honda and even when the lever is pulled the axle will no engage. Sometimes I can press the level manually with a lever AND i CAN GET THE AXLE TO MOVE. bUT MOST THE TIME IT WILL NOT MOVE THE AXLE. Do you think it is the main gear drive inside the casing? It looks fine, just does not turn axles.
Hmmmm. I don't understand the question fully.... Could it be the lever to engage the self propel isn't pulling hard enough? Could the belt be stretched? or the Cable is loose?
Question: I have a self propelled & it'll only start if the lever for engaging the self propelled mechanism is engaged. When I pull start I have huge resistance but it starts no problem with the self propelled mechanism engaged. Any suggestions welcome.
That actually doesn't make a lot of sense! I have never seen anything like that one before. While it's running can you disengage the self propel? It shouldn't have anything to do with the magneto ground that kills the engine.
@@JLPicard440 thanks for replaying . yes, I can disengage the self propelled mechanism by releasing the lever that is held in place to activate it but upon doing so the engine stalls. Yes, it is an odd one.
My mower (Garden Master YGLM18HS) is fairly new but I'm having this issue with the drive mechanism. I get a clattering noise when I engage drive but those wheel teeth look fine. It could be the belt but I can't figure out what size I need. There is a parts list that says the belt is a Z686 but I have no idea if that would mean anything to anyone. There are no markings on the old belt.
HI, that make and model doesn't come up on a google search. IS that a EU model? From the sounds of it, it doesn't sound like the belt. Can u look underneath and see the belt? If it's tight enough when the drive lever is pressed down..?
Yes it was bought in Hungary but does have a B&S engine. I looked at the clutch and gears and they look OK but I did find I could pull the belt round by hand without the engine turning. There is a tensioner spring that pulls the whole gearbox out of line with the motor pulley. This is not ideal as the drive will get less efficient as the pulleys get further from parallel.
@@Phiyedough Yes that's the case sometimes where the belt is loose. But when you engage the lever it tightens everything up.. I usually clamp the lever down so I can turn the mower over and look to see if the belt tightened up.. (obviously with the engine off!) I even like to remove the spark plug wire just to make sure there's no problem with an accidental starting..
i have just discovered your channel. You do a GREAT job with it. Very helpful and interesting content. Thank you for taking time to make these. I am going through them now watching and learning!!!
Hello! 🙋🏼♀️ .. I hope you see this msg .. 👍🏼 I have a standard Yard Machine B&S lawnmower, FW drive self propelled works intermittently 🤔 it will work for a short few... then stop, work then stop ... the belt looks decent .. I’ve not checked the wheels ... what all would you suggest Thanks! Have a groovy day 🤙🏼
Hi Cali.. definitely check the wheels. If the wheels check out ok, can u determine if the belt has enough tension? If its neither of those u could have a bad transaxle.. but I would consider that as a last resort.. If u have a belt cover, u might be able to remove it and run the engine and see if anythings slipping.. being careful not to let anything near any moving parts! That won't work on certain models.. depending how the belt cover is made.
Thank you for your response & suggestions ... 👏🏼... I watched your video as one other and learned how to take the front cover & blade off to check the belt --I also looked at my tires as you suggested ... I noticed a small worn rub on the belt 🤔 .. didn’t think this could affect it ...but decided to get a new one and try .. took me a substantial time to do ....but WHAMMO!!! ..👏🏼 it works GREAT now 😃 .. it was the belt! My goodness it sat for 2 yrs bc I thought it was toast ... and I had no clue what to look at ... I sO appreciate your advice, as I was encouraged to try all .. I dig learning all new things for myself Have a super day 🤙🏼🤙🏼
My craftsman 21" self propelled rear drive mower belt seems too long (?) but is in perfect condition if not a bit stiff. Have you done any other videos on self propelled mowers? This has me confused!
Yes I have, I don't know if I've done one on a craftsman 21 or not. What happens when you squeeze the lever, does it tighten up? Sometimes they're loose when the lever is relaxed.
@@JLPicard440 I saw on a different video on UA-cam minutes after I messaged you that you have to loosen off the cable up at the box on the handle to tighten the belt. That was counter-intuitive to me but it worked for now! Thanks for replying!
@@iamzombie76 Great! Yes sometimes its hard to diagnose something without seeing it. The old adage is true, a picture is worth a thousand words! Being there in person, even more... :-)
So you have to buy a new wheel or wheels? So question is how much fir the price and I'm assuming not cheap just buy a new one fir 369.00 just depends on how much to fix it
Yes if your wheels are chewed up like the one in the video. I think they had some options on Amazon in the $20-30 range. I haven't checked recently, so they've probably gone up.
Great Trick! Also be sure to tell people to Silicone Spray their pull rope. Simply pull it out all the way and use a piece of plastic to spray and wipe it into the rope length. It's a MUST DO and it might never break if they do! Take care
could be the pulley also, last video said. the pulley slips when it gets grooves in it, and worn. For me i just had to adjust the top handle mechanism for correct cable tension.
Sounds like something caught in the pulleys? It's something I'd have to see.. maybe the belt is broken and got tangled up in the drive.. very hard to say.
Stern just saved me a bulk of money with this video.... I was 5 minutes away from throwing the mower in my truck and getting it fixed before I came across this video.
I think around $20, but not 100% sure if my memory is working.. If you take the model number of the mower, you can usually go to www.partstree.com and lookup that model. Using the parts breakdown you can get the part number of the wheel, and then use that part number on Amazon or something like that to price it.
Hmmm. How long does it last? Is the territory you're using it on difficult terrain? Does the new one seem to fit properly? Like no extra play in the wheel?
@@JLPicard440 Thanks for replying. The new wheel fit snug just like oem and the terrain isn’t out of the ordinary. There was no slack in the new wheel. Man i have no clue why the front left wheel keeps stripping out.
Believe it or not Amazon has tons of mower parts.. I usually will go to a site like www.partstree.com and plug in the model number to get the parts breakdown.. Then I can get the part number to what I'm looking for..
I’ve only had my Honda mower 3 months (but cut about 2 yards a day). Self-propelled stopped working. It will roll forward, but not backward. Any ideas? Thx
jkyles1000 You might pull the wheels off and have a look.... doesn't sound like a belt, but probably a problem with the drive gear... but difficult to say without being able to see it
Joel Willoughby not sure exactly what they call it, but there’s two cables.. one goes to the engine for the engine cutoff and one goes to the drive.. u can probably go to www.partstree.com and plug in your model number and get a parts breakdown with a part number.. I’m not saying that definitely the problem especially without looking at it, but it warrants a investigation!
Today when i was gonna mow the lawn I realized the back left wheel won't turn but the rest of the other wheels run just fine. Would I need a new wheel?
Turns off as in a electrical issue like the spark cutting off? Or turns off as in bogging down and dying because it's under a heavy load? If it's the latter, you've probably got something going on in the transmission/ belt etc thats in a big bind...
This is probably what's wrong with mine and why it's dragging when I pivot a certain direction. It almost looks like the back drive wheel is coming apart actually. I'll pull em off this weekend and see what's up, thanks Take A Bath guy!!
Turns out my wheels don't have the gears but I needed to take off a wheel anyway for access to a fastener. I never would have thought to pry off the hubcab. As it ended up one of my problems was in the shifter on the pushbar. I got it apart and put it all back together except for a bobbypin-type spring. Haha, spent 20 or so minutes trying to figure how to put it back in without a solution. Its a detent to position each gear. Guess I'm going to have to jam a screwdriver in there for a gear selector. Don't tell anyone, lol.
I'm glad I found this. My Honda mower has been making a rattling sound, and the right rear wheel is slipping/spinning around a lot. Maybe if I replace both rear drive wheels, as the mower is nine years old. It's not that the wheels are not turning. It seems like left wheel is slow, and right wheel spins or slips around too much.
Yes, If you take off the wheels and look at the gear on the inside of the wheel, that'll tell you if that's the problem. That way you can see if it's the problem before buying new ones.... Thanks..
So you removed the nut and it won't come off? If so, I've ran into that.. spray it with some WD40/ PB Blaster.. whatever you have available to you and try to get the wheel to move... a little bit at a time and pulling as your turning... This will usually work, it just takes a little patience and work.. Let it soak if you have to.
@@JLPicard440 oh yes that worked on my waggon but the wheel turns freely but just doesn't come off the bolt.i bet the gear is worn into the wheel and it is keeping the wheel on? It's not engaged . I'll try looking at it closely and get back to you
One of my wheels wont move at all. Not by hand and not when the mower is on (like if it has a lock).... 😬 My husband tried taking it out and is completely stuck and wont even come off 🤯
Has it been sitting outside? Sounds like it's rusted... try spraying some pb blaster or something like that in there and let it soak a while... try turning wheel back and fourth a little to see if it'll break free...
@@JLPicard440 I think so. Wish I could post a picture here. In fact, when it was still in warranty, the wheel fell off, and they just sent me a new mower LOL! It is a Powersmart self propelled mower. I can post the model number if that helps. But I will Check again to see if it is removable.
@@jackwilliams5474 HI Jack. I looked up that mower and had a terrible time finding a parts breakdown for it. Not sure why, but none the less. I did find some pictures of it though and the pictures I saw had a nut in the middle of the wheel. I'm guessing yours doesn't. I saw pictures of different models and didn't see the nut.. Is there a hub cap you can pry off with a screwdriver? I can't tell since I couldn't find a parts breakdown. Also If you look on the inside of the deck is there a bolt head where the wheels are?
Being a frugal(cheap) guy - every time I go to the dump - I eyeball the metal/mower pile - if I see any with those wheels - I take it to my home chop-shop. I have143 geared wheels (don't ask why an odd number) Would you like me to send you some?
my mower wont disengage, as soon as you start the mower the drive wheels take off. 2010 craftsman front wheel drive. looks like a husqvarna but is black. any suggestions?
Sounds like the belt is to tight and that's what's pulling the mower,... check the cable to make sure it's not to tight first of all... 2nd,.. if there's a pulley cover on the front .. take it off.. it could be full of grass and not letting the cable release.... something is keeping the belt to tight..
The cable maybe isn't releasing? It could be a bunch of grass under the pulley cover that is keeping it from releasing.. it's hard to say without looking at it.
Unfortunately a lot of mowers have those plastic teeth. The dirt and grime gets inside there and speeds up the wearing process. IN the video if I remember right I show adding a little bit of grease... I think I would take that back. The grease will attract more dirt.
I would not call that new drive wheel a "good one" since those plastic teeth will strip just like the original wheel's teeth did. Craftsman self propelled mowers are garbage. I had one for a few years and it was a POS. I scrapped it and then bought a Honda self propelled mower 20 years ago, and it has not cost me a single cent in repairs. Craftsman self propelled lawn mowers are garbage!
....yup. Buy once, use once - throw away. Buy again....?....not sure i would . PLASTIC , seems to ' run' this modern world, of mostly toy-junk. My self-propelled mower, probly has this worn-out plastic - crap of wheel. o well.....tomorrows' project. May just make a real, METAL one....wheel inside. .... good luck, to all.....in all of this plastic.
Pretty cool to see Howard Stern giving instructions on how to fix a lawnmower.
Whomp 😂
You're a very funny dude; that comment made me laugh out loud.
I believed you until I hit the unmute...
I thought he was Jim Croce... me bad.
Howard from the 80s lol
Thanks for the inspiration. Watched your video in the last hour and took the front drive wheels apart to check on the nylon gears. Each looked perfect and like new. Kept exploring and the issue was...drum roll...the engagingly belt being clogged by too much grass clippings over the years of use. A quick cleaning and working well once again. Thank you!!!
That’s excellent 😁😁
think thats whats wrong with mine going to check it tomorrow thanks for the tip
Hi. Wish to expand that in addition to the required cleaning of the grass clippings, the mower became quite slow. After a week of almost caving to take in for repair, kept watching other videos. This issue surfaced after I pushed the mower into a bush. The cause is an open part of the mower that regulates the mower speed with a soft metal and a spring. This metal became bent and caused the change of speed. After bending it back, good as new. Search for slow lawnmower for many videos on this topic.
@@kumarbhatia6566 Thanks for the tip!😊😊
@@kumarbhatia6566 Nice to see a fellow Indian-American on here. Namaste Kumar.
You are the best! Your video was spot on. Ordered 2 wheels today. Now I can't wait to mow! Thank you so much for posting this video.
Glad I could help! You're welcome.. 🙂
I looked through the comments and saw that you replied to about everybody and that is a good engagement with your audience I applaud that and I subscribe just for that reason well and also you seem like a pretty cool dude LOL I don't know how I found this video though I don't even have a problem with my push mower LOL great video though
johnson otg Thanks! Yes I try to reply to most everyone 😀😀
+Take a Bath Productions that's great buddy never lose that side of you even when you become a big UA-camr not saying you're not big now just saying that whenever you get really big if you get a chance to check them out and I make videos as well not near as good as yours though here lately I haven't been able to do any editing
johnson otg that's great... Yea I'll check them out
+Take a Bath Productions thanks man maybe check out some of my scambaiting videos like there's one called just trying things out that's one I'm very proud of it was one of my better ones and it's basically where you just call up scammers and waste their time as much as possible LOL have a great day
@@johnsonotg1083 ....Pierogi, would be happy to have you on-board...../ no , i am not in that Genesis building, in Kolkata India....either. (Canada)
I figured out that it is very important that the plastic dirt/debris cover behind the wheel is in good condition. When excess dirt and lawn debris can get up in there, it helps wear out the plastic gear faster. I was fixing up a used mower I bought once and the front drive wheels were the originals. On the right side, the dust cover was busted and the gears were full of junk. The plastic teeth were severely chewed up. The left side dirt cover was good and the plastic teeth were in good condition.
You have to remove the small drive gear to replace the plastic cover, but it was worth it for me. I am restoring another used mower now with the same issue (I wonder: Why is it the right side again?). I needed a small gear puller to get the right side gear off, because there was excess rust on the shaft the gear slides onto. I believe The broken dust cover contributed to to the rust problem.
Maybe the right side gear failing is due to the direction the owner usually goes around the yard? Just a theory.... Especially if it's a hilly yard and the person is going with the hill instead of up and down....
What is the tool to remove the dust cover please?
it's so funny now bright and shiny the newer one is! I've been troubleshooting a few problems with my mower. I appreciate your simple and easy to follow videos. Keep up the good work
Thank you so much! Glad I could help... 😀
Thank!
The new gears will be gone again in few months. You need to look into why the gears are chewed up first! I think you have stuck & not disengaging self-repelled mechanism. Lubrication may fix it.
Probably they are saturated with dirt and dust. I don't remember but I think I suggested grease in the video, but I think that might make it worse.. dirt loves to stick to grease... The dust cover on the wheel might not be fitting correctly...
Plastic , reverse n heavy bags eat em up. People don’t realize that when that mower jerks them it’s pulling 175 pounds give or take n all the abuse typical people don’t ever think about. Most have just come to terms with “ well it did work “ n they’re ok with that. And end up pushing n having lil assistance if any from SP.
Take a Bath Productions yea that’s a tough one right ? Metal to metal ? Or dirt magnet ? 😔. Silicon spray maybe ? Or drop of 3-1 oil maybe? I understand why these gears strip but I guess I’d like seeing better material in the higher end units too. Is there an aftermarket that could increase life of hub gear ?
Is there a way to tighten the belt on a snapper/briggs and stratton self propel?
Without seeing it I can't say for sure. A lot of the time there is a wheel on the self propell handle that you can adjust to tighten the belt.. But as for snapper, I don't know if they do that or not..
I need some help connecting the small spring at the control cable location at the belt location. Any help with this ?
Do you have access to FB? I have a page there you can post a picture to if you like. Without being able to see it, I can't offer much advice. It's under Take a Bath Productions.
the belt was actually coming off of the pully I put it back on and I was mowing with the self propelI in no time the wheels were great Thank you!!!
MsLeelee94 Excellent 😀😀😀
I’m on my way to ACE Hardware to get the belt, and reading this? 🥴🤪
Thanks. I was given a Troybuilt self propelled lawn mower because the owner couldn't cut his lawn anymore. "
My cable ended up breaking and I know that needs replacing. However, when the cable was working the lawnmower ran real slow. I tried adjusting it but it wouldn't stay in the faster speed. Then the cable broke. So, before the season I want to see if it's going to be worth fixing. With the price of lawnmowers even a hundred bucks in parts will be a good thing.
Suggestions? Apparently it is an older model. It's a 12AV835Q711
Without seeing it it's very difficult to make a suggestion. Is the belt any good? I'd start with that. Maybe the belt is slipping if it's stretched..
@@JLPicard440 Thanks, I'm going to start with a new cable and also look at the belt.
My rear-propelled push mower makes a squealing noise when engaged. The noise only occurs when I use the self-propelled feature. Any ideas? The lawnmower has is 3 years old and has only been used for just over 2 seasons. Thanks for your help and DIY inspiration.
Hi Alyson.. There are many things in there that could squeal when engaged.. Without being able to see the mower it's really hard to say. But, does it squeal from the left, right or middle? That would give you some ideas where to look for the noise..
I haven’t read through the comments to see if this question has been asked, and I apologize if it has, but do the non-self-propelling wheels have the necessary gears too? In other words, can I simply switch the front wheels and back wheels or do new wheels need to be purchased? Obviously, I haven’t taken a look at the wheels yet for myself lol.
No that's a very good question. I actually don't remember if the NON Propell wheels have the ring gear on the inside rim or not. I am guessing they don't. The only way to make sure is to pull one of them off and see if it's smooth on the inside, if so, then it's not going to work. Or you could take down the model number and go over to a website like www.partstree.com and look at the parts breakdown and see if the non self propelled wheels have the same part number as the self propelled ones, that's another way! Hope this helps..
I got a rear propelled honda and even when the lever is pulled the axle will no engage. Sometimes I can press the level manually with a lever AND i CAN GET THE AXLE TO MOVE. bUT MOST THE TIME IT WILL NOT MOVE THE AXLE. Do you think it is the main gear drive inside the casing? It looks fine, just does not turn axles.
Hmmmm. I don't understand the question fully.... Could it be the lever to engage the self propel isn't pulling hard enough? Could the belt be stretched? or the Cable is loose?
My self-propelled randomly turns off during lawn mowing. It will start up once I press the power button.
Any thoughts?
Is it electric? Not sure what power button u mean?
How do you adjust the cable if the wheel does not spin?
I'm not sure what u mean? IF the wheel doesn't spin, take it off and fix it.
Any idea why a brand new craftsman 21in self propelled will not pull? I adjusted the tension on the handle as much as possible. still will not pull.
Did you check the belt to see if it fell off?
It is a bad idea to grease the wheel drive gear !!! The grease will collect dirt and wear out the teeth even faster.
I have a craftsman self propelled mower. And when the engine is on the wheels turn but when I try to turn the wheel by hand it won't budge any tips?
I did a video on this and what your problem could be..ua-cam.com/video/PfOSF_QUcec/v-deo.html
Question: I have a self propelled & it'll only start if the lever for engaging the self propelled mechanism is engaged. When I pull start I have huge resistance but it starts no problem with the self propelled mechanism engaged. Any suggestions welcome.
That actually doesn't make a lot of sense! I have never seen anything like that one before. While it's running can you disengage the self propel? It shouldn't have anything to do with the magneto ground that kills the engine.
@@JLPicard440 thanks for replaying . yes, I can disengage the self propelled mechanism by releasing the lever that is held in place to activate it but upon doing so the engine stalls. Yes, it is an odd one.
My mower (Garden Master YGLM18HS) is fairly new but I'm having this issue with the drive mechanism. I get a clattering noise when I engage drive but those wheel teeth look fine. It could be the belt but I can't figure out what size I need. There is a parts list that says the belt is a Z686 but I have no idea if that would mean anything to anyone. There are no markings on the old belt.
HI, that make and model doesn't come up on a google search. IS that a EU model? From the sounds of it, it doesn't sound like the belt. Can u look underneath and see the belt? If it's tight enough when the drive lever is pressed down..?
Yes it was bought in Hungary but does have a B&S engine. I looked at the clutch and gears and they look OK but I did find I could pull the belt round by hand without the engine turning. There is a tensioner spring that pulls the whole gearbox out of line with the motor pulley. This is not ideal as the drive will get less efficient as the pulleys get further from parallel.
@@Phiyedough Yes that's the case sometimes where the belt is loose. But when you engage the lever it tightens everything up.. I usually clamp the lever down so I can turn the mower over and look to see if the belt tightened up.. (obviously with the engine off!) I even like to remove the spark plug wire just to make sure there's no problem with an accidental starting..
i have just discovered your channel. You do a GREAT job with it. Very helpful and interesting content. Thank you for taking time to make these. I am going through them now watching and learning!!!
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I have a standard Yard Machine B&S lawnmower, FW drive self propelled works intermittently 🤔 it will work for a short few... then stop, work then stop ... the belt looks decent .. I’ve not checked the wheels ... what all would you suggest
Thanks! Have a groovy day 🤙🏼
Hi Cali.. definitely check the wheels. If the wheels check out ok, can u determine if the belt has enough tension? If its neither of those u could have a bad transaxle.. but I would consider that as a last resort.. If u have a belt cover, u might be able to remove it and run the engine and see if anythings slipping.. being careful not to let anything near any moving parts! That won't work on certain models.. depending how the belt cover is made.
Thank you for your response & suggestions ... 👏🏼... I watched your video as one other and learned how to take the front cover & blade off to check the belt --I also looked at my tires as you suggested
... I noticed a small worn rub on the belt 🤔 .. didn’t think this could affect it ...but decided to get a new one and try .. took me a substantial time to do ....but WHAMMO!!! ..👏🏼 it works GREAT now 😃
.. it was the belt! My goodness it sat for 2 yrs bc I thought it was toast ... and I had no clue what to look at ...
I sO appreciate your advice, as I was encouraged to try all .. I dig learning all new things for myself
Have a super day 🤙🏼🤙🏼
@@calidazeable Wow! Thats awesome.. Glad you got it going again.. 😀
My craftsman 21" self propelled rear drive mower belt seems too long (?) but is in perfect condition if not a bit stiff. Have you done any other videos on self propelled mowers? This has me confused!
Yes I have, I don't know if I've done one on a craftsman 21 or not. What happens when you squeeze the lever, does it tighten up? Sometimes they're loose when the lever is relaxed.
@@JLPicard440 I saw on a different video on UA-cam minutes after I messaged you that you have to loosen off the cable up at the box on the handle to tighten the belt. That was counter-intuitive to me but it worked for now! Thanks for replying!
@@iamzombie76 Great! Yes sometimes its hard to diagnose something without seeing it. The old adage is true, a picture is worth a thousand words! Being there in person, even more... :-)
Thank you so much for the video!😎 just fixed 🔧 my mower in less than 20 minutes. 👍😇
Fantastic! Glad you got it going again.. 🙂
what kind of grease?
Regular wheel bearing grease works good for the metal parts. I wouldn't use it on the plastic parts, it'll attract dirt/ grime.. 😀
Thanks! Just figured out the solution in under 2 minutes watching this video. 💥
Excellent!
So are you just putting new wheels on?
Yes that was the main culprit on this mower.
So you have to buy a new wheel or wheels? So question is how much fir the price and I'm assuming not cheap just buy a new one fir 369.00 just depends on how much to fix it
Yes if your wheels are chewed up like the one in the video. I think they had some options on Amazon in the $20-30 range. I haven't checked recently, so they've probably gone up.
Great Trick!
Also be sure to tell people to Silicone Spray their pull rope. Simply pull it out all the way and use a piece of plastic to spray and wipe it into the rope length.
It's a MUST DO and it might never break if they do!
Take care
Great tip! Thanks... 😀
could be the pulley also, last video said. the pulley slips when it gets grooves in it, and worn. For me i just had to adjust the top handle mechanism for correct cable tension.
Yes, this is a common fix, but it's not always the wheel..
good video mate, very simple and clear
Thank you so much!
I think this is what is wrong with my mower. Thanks for the video
You're welcome. It should become very obvious when you pull the wheels off... 🙂
Need help on my push move when I use the self propell it dies
Sounds like something caught in the pulleys? It's something I'd have to see.. maybe the belt is broken and got tangled up in the drive.. very hard to say.
Stern just saved me a bulk of money with this video.... I was 5 minutes away from throwing the mower in my truck and getting it fixed before I came across this video.
That's great! Thank u for the excellent comment.. :-)
Thank you for saving me money. Instant subscriber.
PS - The best part of your video was you didn't spend 30 minutes showing a simple fix.
Thank u so much!
Is that wheel replacement usually expensive?
I think around $20, but not 100% sure if my memory is working.. If you take the model number of the mower, you can usually go to www.partstree.com and lookup that model. Using the parts breakdown you can get the part number of the wheel, and then use that part number on Amazon or something like that to price it.
My plastic wheels keep stripping out. Any ideal?
Hmmm. How long does it last? Is the territory you're using it on difficult terrain? Does the new one seem to fit properly? Like no extra play in the wheel?
@@JLPicard440 Thanks for replying. The new wheel fit snug just like oem and the terrain isn’t out of the ordinary. There was no slack in the new wheel. Man i have no clue why the front left wheel keeps stripping out.
@@Pbs-xs4xk Hmmm.. if it's to tight it could cause the same thing too? I'm not sure what the culprit could me. Sounds like I'd need to see it..
Where do you get new wheels from?
Believe it or not Amazon has tons of mower parts.. I usually will go to a site like www.partstree.com and plug in the model number to get the parts breakdown.. Then I can get the part number to what I'm looking for..
I’ve only had my Honda mower 3 months (but cut about 2 yards a day). Self-propelled stopped working. It will roll forward, but not backward. Any ideas? Thx
jkyles1000 You might pull the wheels off and have a look.... doesn't sound like a belt, but probably a problem with the drive gear... but difficult to say without being able to see it
Sick burn out at the end!
Smoked the tires right off!
What if the issue is when I pull the lever to go forward the lever has no resistance at all?
Sounds like the cable may be broken
Take a Bath Productions what’s that part called? Thanks for the reply
Joel Willoughby not sure exactly what they call it, but there’s two cables.. one goes to the engine for the engine cutoff and one goes to the drive.. u can probably go to www.partstree.com and plug in your model number and get a parts breakdown with a part number.. I’m not saying that definitely the problem especially without looking at it, but it warrants a investigation!
Today when i was gonna mow the lawn I realized the back left wheel won't turn but the rest of the other wheels run just fine. Would I need a new wheel?
It's possible, but you'll need to pull the wheel off and see why it's not turning..
Dumb question probably but would this be why a tire is locked up? My front right tire won't turn.
possibly... you'd have to take the wheel off and see if anything looks bad
Mine turns off when enable the self propelled. Works only when I push it. Why?
Turns off as in a electrical issue like the spark cutting off? Or turns off as in bogging down and dying because it's under a heavy load? If it's the latter, you've probably got something going on in the transmission/ belt etc thats in a big bind...
You have donne a MAN's Job !!! Congrets and Thanks !
Thank you too! And You're welcome... :-)
How much does each new wheel cost ? Good video 👍
Thank you! They're approx $25 for a pair of them on Amazon..
This is probably what's wrong with mine and why it's dragging when I pivot a certain direction. It almost looks like the back drive wheel is coming apart actually. I'll pull em off this weekend and see what's up, thanks Take A Bath guy!!
You're welcome! I hope it's an easy fix for you... 😊
Weird Al Yankowich is multi talented! Love his music too
LOL.. 😂😂
That was very helpful. Thanks a lot for showing this.
Glad it was helpful!
Turns out my wheels don't have the gears but I needed to take off a wheel anyway for access to a fastener. I never would have thought to pry off the hubcab. As it ended up one of my problems was in the shifter on the pushbar. I got it apart and put it all back together except for a bobbypin-type spring. Haha, spent 20 or so minutes trying to figure how to put it back in without a solution. Its a detent to position each gear. Guess I'm going to have to jam a screwdriver in there for a gear selector. Don't tell anyone, lol.
Arrgh... I don't know if your mower is worth it, but you can probably get a new shifter for it for probably not to much $$
@@JLPicard440 That's a thought. Its not that old and its a Craftsman so parts should still be available. Thanks Rudy!!!
@@1cyberrider You're welcome... :-)
I'm glad I found this. My Honda mower has been making a rattling sound, and the right rear wheel is slipping/spinning around a lot. Maybe if I replace both rear drive wheels, as the mower is nine years old. It's not that the wheels are not turning. It seems like left wheel is slow, and right wheel spins or slips around too much.
Yes, If you take off the wheels and look at the gear on the inside of the wheel, that'll tell you if that's the problem. That way you can see if it's the problem before buying new ones.... Thanks..
Really Dope but simple and awesome upload thanks for sharing
Tony S. Thank U🤓🤓
My wheel isn't coming off, any ideas
So you removed the nut and it won't come off? If so, I've ran into that.. spray it with some WD40/ PB Blaster.. whatever you have available to you and try to get the wheel to move... a little bit at a time and pulling as your turning... This will usually work, it just takes a little patience and work.. Let it soak if you have to.
@@JLPicard440 oh yes that worked on my waggon but the wheel turns freely but just doesn't come off the bolt.i bet the gear is worn into the wheel and it is keeping the wheel on? It's not engaged . I'll try looking at it closely and get back to you
I've only ran into that a few times and had a really hard time getting the wheel off.. but did manage in the end to get it off.
One of my wheels wont move at all. Not by hand and not when the mower is on (like if it has a lock).... 😬
My husband tried taking it out and is completely stuck and wont even come off 🤯
Has it been sitting outside? Sounds like it's rusted... try spraying some pb blaster or something like that in there and let it soak a while... try turning wheel back and fourth a little to see if it'll break free...
Mine does not have a removable wheel.
Hmmm. I've never seen one that wasn't.. Are you sure?
@@JLPicard440 I think so. Wish I could post a picture here. In fact, when it was still in warranty, the wheel fell off, and they just sent me a new mower LOL! It is a Powersmart self propelled mower. I can post the model number if that helps. But I will Check again to see if it is removable.
@@jackwilliams5474 HI Jack.. Yes please post the model number and the Manufacturer if it's not Powersmart... I haven't heard of that.
@@JLPicard440 Hi, DB2194 S, Powersmart. Thanks!
@@jackwilliams5474 HI Jack. I looked up that mower and had a terrible time finding a parts breakdown for it. Not sure why, but none the less. I did find some pictures of it though and the pictures I saw had a nut in the middle of the wheel. I'm guessing yours doesn't. I saw pictures of different models and didn't see the nut.. Is there a hub cap you can pry off with a screwdriver? I can't tell since I couldn't find a parts breakdown. Also If you look on the inside of the deck is there a bolt head where the wheels are?
That's about all Stern is worth. This guy's got more class.
LOL..
these parts should be made more sturdy.
Being a frugal(cheap) guy - every time I go to the dump - I eyeball the metal/mower pile - if I see any with those wheels - I take it to my home chop-shop. I have143 geared wheels (don't ask why an odd number) Would you like me to send you some?
Thank you
You're welcome
Very good thanks
Most welcome
my mower wont disengage, as soon as you start the mower the drive wheels take off. 2010 craftsman front wheel drive. looks like a husqvarna but is black. any suggestions?
Sounds like the belt is to tight and that's what's pulling the mower,... check the cable to make sure it's not to tight first of all... 2nd,.. if there's a pulley cover on the front .. take it off.. it could be full of grass and not letting the cable release.... something is keeping the belt to tight..
Came off again this year first time I tried to mow
Without seeing it, it's really hard to say what it could be. Is it the right belt? Are there belt guards? If so, are they bent?
the belt was tight the cable and spring was good I will check the back tires great video
MsLeelee94 sounds like it....
Now it's time to take a bath cuz you made me realize that I haven't had one in almost 30 years back when I was 5 years old.
macknumber9 That’s a different kind of bath!
Thanks!
Welcome!
thanks you were a great help
shirley rice glad to help 😎😎
shirley
U have an awesome voice
Thank u so much!
thanks
You're welcome!
Mine is stuck in drive
The cable maybe isn't releasing? It could be a bunch of grass under the pulley cover that is keeping it from releasing.. it's hard to say without looking at it.
Thanks....something simple....
You're welcome!
Mower is only 1 year old belt came off 6 times last year
Yikes! No that's not right... 🙂
I replaced the wheels on mine and it didn't last a whole season.
Extra dusty conditions?
Thanks Rudy, I'll take a look at those wheels today.
You're welcome...:-)
Howard stern and Weird AL had a son 😜
I don't think that's possible!😂
Thanks for the vid. What a garbage product if it blows through gear teeth like that. Now to see if that's what tf is wrong with my mower..
Unfortunately a lot of mowers have those plastic teeth. The dirt and grime gets inside there and speeds up the wearing process. IN the video if I remember right I show adding a little bit of grease... I think I would take that back. The grease will attract more dirt.
I NEED HELP
Sure, what can I do?
@@JLPicard440 I got it figured out..., ty for responding.
@@tabbylynn4130 Anytime..
This is a walk behind mower, not a push mower
Try doing a steep bank and see if you're walking behind it and not pushing it! LOL
Is that weird Al?
LOL.. I remember him... :-)
Is that a Metal gear and plastic wheel teeth lol.
Yea, unfortunately..
That is one crusty looking lawnmower.
yep
Is that you Weird Al?
Naah, that's my cousin!.. :-)
I would not call that new drive wheel a "good one" since those plastic teeth will strip just like the original wheel's teeth did. Craftsman self propelled mowers are garbage. I had one for a few years and it was a POS. I scrapped it and then bought a Honda self propelled mower 20 years ago, and it has not cost me a single cent in repairs. Craftsman self propelled lawn mowers are garbage!
Understand. I have to fix it with the available parts for that particular mower. In this case the wheel has plastic teeth... unfortunately...
Correct term is “ate out” lol jk
LOL.. Did I say that in the video? I do sometimes say that, or even better "Eat out"... 😂
....yup. Buy once, use once - throw away. Buy again....?....not sure i would . PLASTIC , seems to ' run' this modern world, of mostly toy-junk. My self-propelled mower, probly has this worn-out plastic - crap of wheel. o well.....tomorrows' project. May just make a real, METAL one....wheel inside. .... good luck, to all.....in all of this plastic.
Lol... Yea unfortunately the old saying is true.... "They don't make things like they used to".... 😊
Plastic teeth, uh huh
I know right! I guess metal to metal wouldn't be to great either with all the dirt and grime that gets in there...
I have the opposite problem. My self-propelled won't stop straight away it roles on for a bit. Any idea ?
Could be the belt is to tight... If you're sure you have the right belt, is there any adjustment on your mower to loosen it a little?