I feel I was attending transmission school. A most professional video. Now I will tear my riding mower apart and hopefully find that this video points out why mine won't go either direction. Thanks for your patient teaching video. And, you're not stupid! You gave us some things to watch for!!
I didn't have this problem, but I so enjoyed watching and listening to a " pro" that not only knows his shit, but explains procedure with so much insight and attention to detail! You, sir , are a master! Thank you for the time and selfless effort you put forth in making this astounding video. Kudos to you!
Yes this is a very good repair video,simple straightforward not a lot of technocrat stuff just plain old good common sense, thank you for that I appreciate that easy to watch easy to listen to and very informative thank you sir
Holy crap - this has to be the most informative video I have seen covering the service of the single speed transmissions ! I truely appreciate the indepth explanation, tips and advice for modifications. I have yet to see anyone on the internet mention the most important regards to positioning of the bushings and I would have never thought about the use of securing the main drive belt with the plastic ties !! I could have certainly used an instructor like yourself when I was in tech training. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for your time I have a Dana Spicer transaxle on a Murray basically the same setup they use thick grease instead of oil. You've done an excellent job on explaining everything.
One of the most informative videos I've seen on youtube so far! I would like to say there is nothing more beautiful than an artisan at work, thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Straightforward with details and tips not in other videos...no lawn mowers or music in the background, you can actually hear the instructions...best video on transaxle I've seen.
I've been trying to figure out a no move issue on my mower and this is the best video I have come across so far. Will be watching again tonight once I'm by the tractor. Thank you!
Thanks so much for a great video! Had to remove the transaxle to replace a lost nut on the drive pulley. Very precise instructions. You remind me of my tune up instructor back when I went to AAI mechanic's school, you only had to take his lessons once and you never forgot what he said.
I'm helping my brother in law sort out his transaxle... I sure appreciate the help even though parts may not be so easy now that MTD is out of business. THANKS
While I was in Thailand this winter I was in a home improvement store and they are selling these brand new. Only issue is they are installing a little dinky 8 horse engine. Has to do with tax based on engine displacement. Those transaxles are used in many "store brand" tractors so parts should be available somewhere.
Great video very helpful and a very informative video for young people to see you can learn a lot from older people and that they didn't get old by being a fool. Thanks again for the video god bless you and your family and stay safe and remember everyone SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU !
I have a 1993 MTD mower and know nothing about it. This was very helpful. As a DIY person who wrenches on cars, the two things that are really helpful from this video are: not dropping/losing fasteners, and the part about threading bolts back into aluminum housing correctly. Either will quickly ruin a day LOL
That was Awesome video, I have the same year, model and color mower as you, and thanks to you Sir, I now know how to repair the trans axle if it becomes an issue. I didn't know about the brake adjustment and the play on the dog ear going from forward, neutral and reverse, I have no issues with mine except for minor wear and tear stuff, belts, blades, spindles ect still going strong. That was a well put together video...Hats off to you.
After watching several videos on removing and reassembling the transaxle gearbox, I am now confident that I will be able to do this by myself as a blonde... Thank you so much for this very informative video with tips and truuks. I will surely post an update after I have fixed my Mtd yard mower. Regards, Retha T. South Africa
Thanks for the video! Well done and thanks for covering the complete process from transaxle removal to re-installation! My mower is a circa 2006 White Outdoor LT542G (MTD) which is exactly identical to your YardMan in the video minus the decals / paint scheme. I have the identical transaxle and had the same symptoms. With your video I had the confidence to remove and open up the transaxle myself, diagnose, order the parts (1 bevel gear and "clutch"), and repair it (in the near future once parts arrive). Thanks!
Many thanks! My local mower shop told me my MTD could not be repaired and tried to sell me a new mower. You excellent presentation confirmed that was false information and I have ordered the parts to fix myself with the help of your well presented video.
G,day Mate, When I saw your video our MTD tractors (We call em "Ride on Mowers") they looked identical but on dismantling there were some differences. Mine does not have a dog clutch, it has a gear clutch so clutch and gears are different but identical transmission set up. Also mine has a bolt with hex fitting over the spring and ball bearing so you only have to release pressure on spring and ball stays in place so a lot easier when reassembling. Can send photos. Thanks again.
Very informative! Addressed all my questions as well as provided info I didn't realize I should know before tearing into the job. Thank you so very much for taking the time to put this all together in one very educational video. Now to go tackle mine...
Thanks for the video, i rebuilt mine and still had the same problem. After watching your video today i added some steel to the forward slot and readjusted the travel. Works great now. PS the gears i took out were worn out on the forward side.
This is a really good video with sharp camera clarity. I don't want to lose it in case I have to do what's detailed in future, so I'm downloading it to always have on local hard drive and flash. Hoping it's the same unit that I have on my Toro LX420 which is the Variable drive system.
An Excellent Tutorial Sir. I have a 2009 YardWorks, 20 HP, 46" cut. A very similar MTD machine. Low Lawns! Perhaps the same transaxle except it is a 6 Speed. I note there was an electrical connection that wasn't beside the shift rod. 46:28. Safety Switch? Plastic bushings in the front end Steering Assy, as yours is. King Pins and wheels too. No zerk fittings. That Brake Adjustment was very helpfull to me. Mine does not have Variable speed Pulleys but internal gears with a sliding shaft within a shaft that locks various gears for the speed. You have to dig out all that grease to see them.
I have this same machine, my shift won't select drive first time so i have to go back and forth a few times before it engages, thanks to your video i am confident enough to throw some spanners at it and have a look inside and make external adjustments if needed.
Excellent guidance, I also have this same model YM. Bread ties and downhill brake test excellent notes! Now, going outside to begin. Have a great day. *bp* in Tennessee
suggestion is that, MTD is similar to Crafstman [LT1000 e.g.] &tc &tc and ours (Crafstman) isn't slipping but rather "must turn onn/off machine" in order to do the [manual] switch between the 6 gears [or into the 1 reverse]. So it's not got as bad as the one here in Vern's fantastic video. I haven't had much good suggestions Google-wise, but I'm still VERY glad I watched this video ... the "CVT style" of shifting is helpful to know about generally, but I'm suspecting there's no need to break down our transmission, and my problem *"must turn onn/off machine" in order to do the [manual] switch between the 6 gears [or into the 1 reverse]* could be related to safety switches, or linkages somehow/somewhere? That's much more question (obviously) than relevant comment but at risk of derail and/or getting out in the weeds in the outside chance anybody (including kind Vern lol) happens across this, is there a starting-point in my own personal (specific) problem w/r/t diagnosis and/or repair? It's been TOUGH to find anything on the Web (so far). Just about ANY suggestin(s) probably couldn't hurt?
coyodal bolts, This is the first time as a 50 year Aircraft Mechanic and 40 year Professor to hear of this system for threading. I have seen the bolt shaping, but not understanding it. Aircraft threads have to be rolled in and the taps use rounded tap threads at the ID thread apex to minimize stress concentration areas and make very strong threads. Thanks for the info on the coyodal bolts.
I stumbled on this accidently as I am working on a different trans. I will say, nice job filming and the explanation was superb. Now if it was only on a peerless 2300.. Thanks!
Thank you sir! My tractor very similar to yours started jumping out of gear and luckily I found this video, and was able to discern the problem as poor adjustment of the links that move the fork back and forth, so readjusted the mechanism and rigged the gate as you called it to force the lever to hold the shift fork in max forward position and seems to have solved the problem.....If I should need to replace the gears and clutch hub in the future, I'll have your instructions to help.
Thanks a lot! great video, great job narrating it too. I have pretty much the same mower and what's funny is I use a bungy cord on my mower deck chute too!! lol!! I thought I was the only one to always mow the grass high! What a coincidence.
Great video. I have a Troy Bilt Bronco 2010 with the same transaxle. One thing I noticed is that the point where the linkage enters the housing can easily get gummed with dirt and lawn clippings. This actually prevents full articulation of the forward gear, causing the gear to "bounce", and shredding the teeth. I love your idea however of flipping the forward and reverse, and am going to do that to hopefully get another year or two out of my tractor. I use it year round, and attach a snow plow to it in the winter. I believe the heavier duty service of snow removal is what has caused my tractor to basically fall apart in every way possible.
Thanks for watching. Found out how much I REALLY used reverse when I didn't have it. :-) Was real happy when the parts arrived and I could put it all back together...
Thank you this was a very helpful video. This is the exact tractor I have with thee same problem with no forward gear. Wish I would of found this video before I took out my axle, it would of made it easier. Thank you again.
I have my friends mower here in my driveway with the same issue. Got the rearend out and cleaned up (yuk) when I get home from work tommarow will open it up and see what exactly what is going on, This hasbeen very helpful as to what I can expect to find, thanks.
Wonderful video presentation! Not the problem I'm having but due to your video know how to remove. The axle is leaking on the one I'm thinking about repairing.Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge! Wonderful
I have a Husky-Model R608P. It uses the same transaxle. Your video took a lot of thinking out of my 69 year old mind and I was able to take it out, repair it with a new gear, and replace it with no problem. Total time was about 2 hours. I did have a time getting the rear wheels off. The bolts came right out that hold the wheels on. I also have an electric and air impact wrench. But, boy did I have a time getting the wheels off the axles, even using a hammer slide. I didn't lift my mower like you did. I had the jack they make that goes under the front wheels and then you can just use the electric impact wrench to crank it up. For the rear, I used a floor jack on the rear and put a jack stand on the frame on each side. Since it is cold hear in Ohio in March, I'm lucky to have a heated shop, which is a two car garage that I use as a shop to work on street rods for me and my friends. I do have one of those lifts outside that you get from Harbor Freight where I could have used if it was warm out to lift mine like you did, bet a creeper worked fine except the next day every muscle in my body ached. LOLOne thing as a note for future advice. When you put the rear brake disk and pad back together, my Owners Manual says when you are tightening the bolt on the brake rod put a feeler gauge, set at .011, and then tighten the bolt. That will put the right amount of gap between the pad and the disk. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and also the funny remarks in it that made it worth watching. I really appreciate people that do things like this for other people. It is the things you do to help someone else that makes your life worth while.Once again, Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Robert, Thanks for the nice comments. I am 66 so we are not far apart. I figure if humans built it, I can fix it. Have been doing my own work on cars, motorcycles, Radios and damn near everything since I could lift a wrench or soldering iron. Figure I can save someone some heartache and money if I pass on the info. Thanks for watching.
Great video!! I watch some of these Tractor videos just for fun mostly. Some of them are more like short comedies. I pickup older tractors that are on their way to the recycling pile and play with them. I have to start Selling them off because I only have so much Room. I have 2 that are just parts that I am going to break down to get out of the Yard. One I'm playing with has the multiple speed pulley system and I have changed the final drive pulley, but I have decided to add a 5 or 6 speed rear Axle. This is the Best Video on these Single Speeds I have seen.
Looking to see if there are any tips I could use.Had to do this myself and will more than likely have do it again on other units that I work on at some time. Good tip on reinstalling the belt using the ties. Good video right to the end.
HI Glovers. Glad I could help. It's like this, Humans Built it, you can fix it. If it's already broken you can't do much harm trying to fix it. Thanks for watching. Vern
I found this video to be very informative and I thank you for posting it. My issue with My 2002 Murray Yardmachine is...it wont stop! There are no brakes, and letting off the variable speed pedal won't even let this machine coast to a stop. The only way I have found to get around this problem is to throttle down the engine and turn it off. LOL I am trying to get this piece of equipment back up and running because my 25 year old Daughter just bought a house last summer and I want to give it to her. I have changed many parts on this mower and my frustration level is almost peaked out. Belts, fuel filter, spindles on the deck, carburetor (the old one was corroded, my mistake) and 2 new tires. Brake pucks will be later this week. I probably should replace the ball joints as well but that will have to wait until a later time (probably after you get a ball joint replacement on an MTD video out). Again, the videos you have posted have been most informative and I appreciate you taking the time to post them.
You would have been a great surgeon if you are not! Great video! I have a Bolens riding lawn mower and I started to hear grinding noises moving forward, but not backwards. I was afraid it was the transaxle and would cost a good $400 to have it fixed. Your video is quite thorough and will allow me to fix it. Thank you very much for the video!
Can't say for sure, but I would bet It is a snap ring up against a bearing or a bushing that's up against a notch or step on the axle. Going to be taking my MTD axle apart soon 5/28/24.@lloydfelter9507
If not for this specific video I would not have even attempted a transaxle repair. Now, I'm off to my Daughters house to re-install the brakes (axle is installed) and see if I'm successful! Keep your fingers crossed!
I have an MTD 2007 just like yours same color even, except my is a hand controlled CVT instead of a 7 speed. But the transaxle is the same as what you have. I have the 46" cut so I have spacer blocks where it bolts to the frame. It's been good to me only spindle bearings and a few idler pulleys I had to replace. This will sound odd but, it was given to me but, I drove it since it was new. The guy I mow for bought a new tractor and gave me the MTD. I have a nontalking video showing it.
I have been trying to find a parking brake rod and spring to the rear end like yours but I can't seem to find one and I liked your video I did mine by myself a couple years back I taught myself same thing you did
A very well done video. Interesting how the butterfly effect of a poorly designed shift linkage will cause a stripped dog gear. I had a brand new Craftsman 1500 (made by MTD) that after 4 years is almost ready for the scrap pile. I went back to my 1995 Craftsman II, and after replacing the motor, and the deck spindles it hasn't given me any problems. No more MTD mowers for me.
Hi Stephen, the butterfly effect certainly bit me in the butt. All fixed now though and working well. MTD isn't top of the line for sure, but mostly needed/wanted something to drag a small yard work trailer. Does the job.
I bought a new 2006 HORSE 50" Troy-Bilt riding mower that had the exact same problems after about 5 years of use. It looked liked to me that the three grooves in the fork were not in the correct position to fully engage in the other gears. I wound up welding up the two outer notches in the shift fork and re-grooving them so the fork makes the dog gear engage a little bit farther in the other gears. That way, you don't have to modify the shifter gate since the fork doesn't want to ride up on the ball when you want it to engage further. So far, I haven't had another problem with the rear end. I still have this mower and just last year I replaced the original drive belt! It has about 375 hours on it. I've mowed my 1.25 acre lot with it since new.
I'm starting to work on my yard machine right now. I notice on your reassembling the top cover or a case, that you didn't add a bunch more grease on top of that new gear. I thought that might be a mistake. Anyway, great video- that helped a lot, so thanks. You may not see this comment, but that's OK.
This is the best MTD transaxle video I have seen. I particularly appreciate your cameramanship and your calm demeanor and clear diction. What do you get out of producing a long video like this? Anyway, thank you. Please do a video on transaxle differential soon. Why do people weld their spider gears? Rgds from Australia 12FEB2018
Hello Down Under. Australia is on my bucket list. Closest I have been is many years in Thailand. I only get the satisfaction of helping someone save some cash. Thanks for watching.
Great job talking us through the process. I question the shift lever pivot on the frame being able to move the detent shaft past the ball to get more engagement of the clutch dogs.. Maybe a stiffer ball spring and or re cut the shaft ball detents. Frame flex under load may remove the tension you are looking for.
4 i had similar problem . I replaced gears and also cut the end of the spring for the pulley off, about an inch.I used a piece of chain on the end of spring to reattach. Puts more tesion on the pulley. About 5 years ago , works great. You put the chain link over the cut end.
I have one exactly like that ,however,it refuses to shift in reverse and in gear,the wheels move freely as if the clutch no longer even engages anymore. I havent taken the axle apart yet but plan to. I had one years ago that I sold to my neighbor,he used a bungee cord to keep it in gear. Eventually it wouldnt stay in gear any more. Great video! I havent worked on one in a long while but great video.
The Radio Mechanic I ended up stripping that mower out to rebuild another mower with a blown engine. It was not fun because his was hydrostatic and mine was not. I had to swap a bunch of things to get it to work. It would have been easier to just swap rear ends. Also I gave him an electric blade clutch in exchange for the cable operated set up in his. He was really happy to be able to just pull a knob instead of pulling on a long handle. I also invested in an Ultra sonic cleaner for carb work. What a great thing! Saves me so much in carb cleaner now.
I hope MTD is paying you for this exceptionally good teaching video. Very clear pics and clear instruction. Thank you for the training. I am so angry about American engineering. You are modifying things that were designed by highly educated people. We should be building top notch (pun intended) quality stuff in the greatest nation on Earth. The American built cars are just as bad.
I feel I was attending transmission school. A most professional video. Now I will tear my riding mower apart and hopefully find that this video points out why mine won't go either direction. Thanks for your patient teaching video.
And, you're not stupid! You gave us some things to watch for!!
To provide such a clear, detailed, and informative video at no cost shows there are still good people in the world. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks Brian,
Had a couple of comments that I didn't go into enough detail....go figure..
I didn't have this problem, but I so enjoyed watching and listening to a " pro" that not only knows his shit, but explains procedure with so much insight and attention to detail! You, sir , are a master! Thank you for the time and selfless effort you put forth in making this astounding video. Kudos to you!
Lots of kudos !!
You are a great teacher: clear, complete, very understandable. Simply one of the best repair videos. You should be proud. Bill
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Yes this is a very good repair video,simple straightforward not a lot of technocrat stuff just plain old good common sense, thank you for that I appreciate that easy to watch easy to listen to and very informative thank you sir
Holy crap - this has to be the most informative video I have seen covering the service of the single speed transmissions ! I truely appreciate the indepth explanation, tips and advice for modifications. I have yet to see anyone on the internet mention the most important regards to positioning of the bushings and I would have never thought about the use of securing the main drive belt with the plastic ties !! I could have certainly used an instructor like yourself when I was in tech training. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for your time I have a Dana Spicer transaxle on a Murray basically the same setup they use thick grease instead of oil. You've done an excellent job on explaining everything.
Thank you so much from France ! I was able to repair my MTD RE115 with this perfect video ;) God bless you !
One of the most informative videos I've seen on youtube so far! I would like to say there is nothing more beautiful than an artisan at work, thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Straightforward with details and tips not in other videos...no lawn mowers or music in the background, you can actually hear the instructions...best video on transaxle I've seen.
HI Robert, thanks for the kind words and for stopping by. Vern
I've been trying to figure out a no move issue on my mower and this is the best video I have come across so far. Will be watching again tonight once I'm by the tractor. Thank you!
Great job thoroughly explaining the transaxle. Thanks for sharing your exhaustive knowledge. Videos like these is what makes UA-cam great.
Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for watching.
Thanks so much for a great video! Had to remove the transaxle to replace a lost nut on the drive pulley. Very precise instructions. You remind me of my tune up instructor back when I went to AAI mechanic's school, you only had to take his lessons once and you never forgot what he said.
I'm helping my brother in law sort out his transaxle... I sure appreciate the help even though parts may not be so easy now that MTD is out of business. THANKS
While I was in Thailand this winter I was in a home improvement store and they are selling these brand new. Only issue is they are installing a little dinky 8 horse engine. Has to do with tax based on engine displacement. Those transaxles are used in many "store brand" tractors so parts should be available somewhere.
This was exactly what I needed to find. Thank you so so much. I now know what my problem is. It's identical to what you show and repair here.
Great video very helpful and a very informative video for young people to see you can learn a lot from older people and that they didn't get old by being a fool. Thanks again for the video god bless you and your family and stay safe and remember everyone SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU !
SUPERIOR-your taking the many hours to produce this video momentarily restores my faith in humanity. Thank you very much!
A very good video-helped a bunch in getting my mower repaired-had to refer to it several times-Thanks for posting. Bill
Excellent job of explaining how thing's work and overall made the job mush easier !! And explained with a golden voice !!!
I have a 1993 MTD mower and know nothing about it. This was very helpful. As a DIY person who wrenches on cars, the two things that are really helpful from this video are: not dropping/losing fasteners, and the part about threading bolts back into aluminum housing correctly. Either will quickly ruin a day LOL
That was Awesome video, I have the same year, model and color mower as you, and thanks to you Sir, I now know how to repair the trans axle if it becomes an issue. I didn't know about the brake adjustment and the play on the dog ear going from forward, neutral and reverse, I have no issues with mine except for minor wear and tear stuff, belts, blades, spindles ect still going strong. That was a well put together video...Hats off to you.
Thank you so much for this video. You have taught me how to fix the problem with my tractor. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
After watching several videos on removing and reassembling the transaxle gearbox, I am now confident that I will be able to do this by myself as a blonde...
Thank you so much for this very informative video with tips and truuks.
I will surely post an update after I have fixed my Mtd yard mower.
Regards, Retha T. South Africa
Thanks for the video! Well done and thanks for covering the complete process from transaxle removal to re-installation! My mower is a circa 2006 White Outdoor LT542G (MTD) which is exactly identical to your YardMan in the video minus the decals / paint scheme. I have the identical transaxle and had the same symptoms. With your video I had the confidence to remove and open up the transaxle myself, diagnose, order the parts (1 bevel gear and "clutch"), and repair it (in the near future once parts arrive). Thanks!
Your welcome Garry. If humans built it, humans can fix it.
Excellent video. I'm getting ready to do the same thing on my Troy Bilt Pony and your video covered everything I needed to know. Thank you.
Hi David, Thank you. Take your time and all will be well.
Many thanks! My local mower shop told me my MTD could not be repaired and tried to sell me a new mower. You excellent presentation confirmed that was false information and I have ordered the parts to fix myself with the help of your well presented video.
Nice to know can help...
G,day Mate, When I saw your video our MTD tractors (We call em "Ride on Mowers") they looked identical but on dismantling there were some differences. Mine does not have a dog clutch, it has a gear clutch so clutch and gears are different but identical transmission set up. Also mine has a bolt with hex fitting over the spring and ball bearing so you only have to release pressure on spring and ball stays in place so a lot easier when reassembling. Can send photos. Thanks again.
Very informative! Addressed all my questions as well as provided info I didn't realize I should know before tearing into the job. Thank you so very much for taking the time to put this all together in one very educational video. Now to go tackle mine...
Thanks for the video, i rebuilt mine and still had the same problem. After watching your video today i added some steel to the forward slot and readjusted the travel. Works great now. PS the gears i took out were worn out on the forward side.
Seems to be a common problem with these. Thanks for watching.
This is a really good video with sharp camera clarity. I don't want to lose it in case I have to do what's detailed in future, so I'm downloading it to always have on local hard drive and flash. Hoping it's the same unit that I have on my Toro LX420 which is the Variable drive system.
Excellent video ,clear and informative.Thank you for showing it.
An Excellent Tutorial Sir. I have a 2009 YardWorks, 20 HP, 46" cut. A very similar MTD machine. Low Lawns! Perhaps the same transaxle except it is a 6 Speed. I note there was an electrical connection that wasn't beside the shift rod. 46:28. Safety Switch? Plastic bushings in the front end Steering Assy, as yours is. King Pins and wheels too. No zerk fittings. That Brake Adjustment was very helpfull to me. Mine does not have Variable speed Pulleys but internal gears with a sliding shaft within a shaft that locks various gears for the speed. You have to dig out all that grease to see them.
I have this same machine, my shift won't select drive first time so i have to go back and forth a few times before it engages, thanks to your video i am confident enough to throw some spanners at it and have a look inside and make external adjustments if needed.
Definitely One of the best repair videos I've seen and very detailed definitely taught me a lot look forward to more videos thank you
And this is why I love UA-cam! Thank you so very much for this vid Radio Mechanic! Great commentary and made my job a snap!
Hi Tim, Your welcome. Makes my day to know I helped out.
Very informative, Great detail, Thank You! For sharing your knowledge of this transmission
I cannot believe how detailed you have explained. I love you man. I wish god made more men like you.
I agree with some of these other people here is a blessing to have people around like you
thank you for the full detailed video as great watching throughout the video
from Australia
MY MTD42IN WITH KOHLER COURAGE ENGINE 597 CC
Many years before viewing! just watched! So very perfect and Cognitive..... thanks.
Excellent guidance, I also have this same model YM.
Bread ties and downhill brake test excellent notes!
Now, going outside to begin.
Have a great day.
*bp* in Tennessee
This has got too be the best how to video of all time on any subject.No back ground music,clear instructions,good picture and not bull
Thanks Audrey, And thanks for watching.
What a great video, thank you for taking the time to go through all the details
Your welcome, and thanks for watching.
That was one of the Best repair videos I've seen ,yet ! thankyou!
I do have the same riding mower, and it has the same problem. This is Extremely Helpful.
Thank you for posting this!
Job Well Done👍!!
suggestion is that, MTD is similar to Crafstman [LT1000 e.g.] &tc &tc and ours (Crafstman) isn't slipping but rather "must turn onn/off machine" in order to do the [manual] switch between the 6 gears [or into the 1 reverse]. So it's not got as bad as the one here in Vern's fantastic video. I haven't had much good suggestions Google-wise, but I'm still VERY glad I watched this video ... the "CVT style" of shifting is helpful to know about generally, but I'm suspecting there's no need to break down our transmission, and my problem *"must turn onn/off machine" in order to do the [manual] switch between the 6 gears [or into the 1 reverse]* could be related to safety switches, or linkages somehow/somewhere? That's much more question (obviously) than relevant comment but at risk of derail and/or getting out in the weeds in the outside chance anybody (including kind Vern lol) happens across this, is there a starting-point in my own personal (specific) problem w/r/t diagnosis and/or repair? It's been TOUGH to find anything on the Web (so far). Just about ANY suggestin(s) probably couldn't hurt?
coyodal bolts, This is the first time as a 50 year Aircraft Mechanic and 40 year Professor to hear of this system for threading. I have seen the bolt shaping, but not understanding it. Aircraft threads have to be rolled in and the taps use rounded tap threads at the ID thread apex to minimize stress concentration areas and make very strong threads. Thanks for the info on the coyodal bolts.
HI Jerry, thanks for stopping by.
Thank you very much. Even though my trans is a hydrostatic job on a Craftsman your video was still a great help. Thanks again
I stumbled on this accidently as I am working on a different trans. I will say, nice job filming and the explanation was superb. Now if it was only on a peerless 2300.. Thanks!
Thank you sir! My tractor very similar to yours started jumping out of gear and luckily I found this video, and was able to discern the problem as poor adjustment of the links that move the fork back and forth, so readjusted the mechanism and rigged the gate as you called it to force the lever to hold the shift fork in max forward position and seems to have solved the problem.....If I should need to replace the gears and clutch hub in the future, I'll have your instructions to help.
Thank you for the excellent, well explained and detailed tear down and rebuild. Liked and Subscribed.
Thank u. Heel erg bedankt van uit holland. Morgen ga ik hem repareren en hou deze film er bij . Dank alvast .
Thanks a lot! great video, great job narrating it too. I have pretty much the same mower and what's funny is I use a bungy cord on my mower deck chute too!! lol!! I thought I was the only one to always mow the grass high! What a coincidence.
Bungy cords make the whole world run....
me too.
Great video. I have a Troy Bilt Bronco 2010 with the same transaxle. One thing I noticed is that the point where the linkage enters the housing can easily get gummed with dirt and lawn clippings. This actually prevents full articulation of the forward gear, causing the gear to "bounce", and shredding the teeth. I love your idea however of flipping the forward and reverse, and am going to do that to hopefully get another year or two out of my tractor. I use it year round, and attach a snow plow to it in the winter. I believe the heavier duty service of snow removal is what has caused my tractor to basically fall apart in every way possible.
Thanks for watching. Found out how much I REALLY used reverse when I didn't have it. :-) Was real happy when the parts arrived and I could put it all back together...
Err - that piece that they call a clutch (which it is) and uses dogs to drive the gear train is called (surprise!), a dog clutch.
Hi DJ, thanks for the kind words. Just trying to help folks out.
Oh thank you! Just saved me 8k on a new mower. Perfect step by step
thanks dude! i don't need to replace the transaxle, just needed a new belt but ive learned allot!
Thank you for posting this video. I've been looking everywhere for a clear explanation of one of these fnr's! Excellent job!
NO Dano, Thank YOU for watching. This is why we do these videos. Glad we could help. Vern
After a winter outside my mower(same on as yours) won't move (brakes frose up). your video helped me trouble shoot and fix. thank you. great video.
Your very welcome....Thanks for watching.
Thank you this was a very helpful video. This is the exact tractor I have with thee same problem with no forward gear. Wish I would of found this video before I took out my axle, it would of made it easier. Thank you again.
HI Russ. Your welcome and thanks for watching.
I have my friends mower here in my driveway with the same issue. Got the rearend out and cleaned up (yuk) when I get home from work tommarow will open it up and see what exactly what is going on, This hasbeen very helpful as to what I can expect to find, thanks.
i agree related to previous comments BRILLIANT VIDEO ideal for the home handyman
Excellent video, best so far for MTD, thank you, very educational and entertaining too.
Thanks Max.
Wonderful video presentation! Not the problem I'm having but due to your video know how to remove. The axle is leaking on the one I'm thinking about repairing.Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge! Wonderful
Hi Jason, Your welcome, glad I could help.
I have a Husky-Model R608P. It uses the same transaxle. Your video took a lot of thinking out of my 69 year old mind and I was able to take it out, repair it with a new gear, and replace it with no problem. Total time was about 2 hours. I did have a time getting the rear wheels off. The bolts came right out that hold the wheels on. I also have an electric and air impact wrench. But, boy did I have a time getting the wheels off the axles, even using a hammer slide. I didn't lift my mower like you did. I had the jack they make that goes under the front wheels and then you can just use the electric impact wrench to crank it up. For the rear, I used a floor jack on the rear and put a jack stand on the frame on each side. Since it is cold hear in Ohio in March, I'm lucky to have a heated shop, which is a two car garage that I use as a shop to work on street rods for me and my friends. I do have one of those lifts outside that you get from Harbor Freight where I could have used if it was warm out to lift mine like you did, bet a creeper worked fine except the next day every muscle in my body ached. LOLOne thing as a note for future advice. When you put the rear brake disk and pad back together, my Owners Manual says when you are tightening the bolt on the brake rod put a feeler gauge, set at .011, and then tighten the bolt. That will put the right amount of gap between the pad and the disk. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and also the funny remarks in it that made it worth watching. I really appreciate people that do things like this for other people. It is the things you do to help someone else that makes your life worth while.Once again, Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Robert, Thanks for the nice comments. I am 66 so we are not far apart. I figure if humans built it, I can fix it. Have been doing my own work on cars, motorcycles, Radios and damn near everything since I could lift a wrench or soldering iron. Figure I can save someone some heartache and money if I pass on the info. Thanks for watching.
@@theradiomechanic9625 brake rod put a feeler gauge, set at .011, and then tighten the bolt SUPERB note
All the little tips and tricks are more valuable than most imagine. Those will shorten the whole process nicely with fewer vituperative outburst ;-)
Great video! Thank you. I like the idea of the plate in the notches to make the linkeage fully engage.
Great video!!
I watch some of these Tractor videos just for fun mostly. Some of them are more like short comedies.
I pickup older tractors that are on their way to the recycling pile and play with them.
I have to start Selling them off because I only have so much Room.
I have 2 that are just parts that I am going to break down to get out of the Yard.
One I'm playing with has the multiple speed pulley system and I have changed the final drive pulley, but I have decided to add a 5 or 6 speed rear Axle.
This is the Best Video on these Single Speeds I have seen.
great video, I have a 2005 troy bilt pony with same trans axle. you just made life easier, now I don't have to buy a mower. new sub here!!!
This trans axle is in a ton of mowers. The good news is parts should be available for a long time. Thanks for watching.
Looking to see if there are any tips I could use.Had to do this myself and will more than likely have do it again on other units that I work on at some time. Good tip on reinstalling the belt using the ties. Good video right to the end.
thanks, this is just what the dr. ordered. My transaxle is def and this helped me to decide not to get a new lawn tractor.
HI Glovers. Glad I could help. It's like this, Humans Built it, you can fix it. If it's already broken you can't do much harm trying to fix it. Thanks for watching. Vern
I am not sure if I will attempt this. But it explains volumes. Many many thanks for this video.
I found this video to be very informative and I thank you for posting it. My issue with My 2002 Murray Yardmachine is...it wont stop! There are no brakes, and letting off the variable speed pedal won't even let this machine coast to a stop. The only way I have found to get around this problem is to throttle down the engine and turn it off. LOL I am trying to get this piece of equipment back up and running because my 25 year old Daughter just bought a house last summer and I want to give it to her. I have changed many parts on this mower and my frustration level is almost peaked out. Belts, fuel filter, spindles on the deck, carburetor (the old one was corroded, my mistake) and 2 new tires. Brake pucks will be later this week. I probably should replace the ball joints as well but that will have to wait until a later time (probably after you get a ball joint replacement on an MTD video out). Again, the videos you have posted have been most informative and I appreciate you taking the time to post them.
Hi bluze, They can be a challenge.
You would have been a great surgeon if you are not! Great video! I have a Bolens riding lawn mower and I started to hear grinding noises moving forward, but not backwards. I was afraid it was the transaxle and would cost a good $400 to have it fixed. Your video is quite thorough and will allow me to fix it. Thank you very much for the video!
Hi Joseph, my philosophy is if humans built it, I can fix it. Thanks for watching.
Very well done. Enough detail to understand what's going on, but not ad nauseum. Nice camera work too. :)
Thanks Dave, And thanks for watching.
Very helpful, and you did a great job instructing.. Thank you..
Super good instruction. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
HI gene, your welcome. Thanks for watching.
Outstanding explanation you've covered it very well! Nothing left to the imagination, PERFECT!
WHAT HOLDS THE AXELS IN THE REAR END
Can't say for sure, but I would bet It is a snap ring up against a bearing or a bushing that's up against a notch or step on the axle. Going to be taking my MTD axle apart soon 5/28/24.@lloydfelter9507
Excellent. Just awesome. Thank you!
Excellent video! Very thorough. You are the Man!
Thank You....
Really good video and good tip on the self tapping screw.
Years of breaking, er, fixing things. Ya, that's it, fixing things.
If not for this specific video I would not have even attempted a transaxle repair. Now, I'm off to my Daughters house to re-install the brakes (axle is installed) and see if I'm successful! Keep your fingers crossed!
I have an MTD 2007 just like yours same color even, except my is a hand controlled CVT instead of a 7 speed. But the transaxle is the same as what you have. I have the 46" cut so I have spacer blocks where it bolts to the frame. It's been good to me only spindle bearings and a few idler pulleys I had to replace.
This will sound odd but, it was given to me but, I drove it since it was new. The guy I mow for bought a new tractor and gave me the MTD. I have a nontalking video showing it.
I have been trying to find a parking brake rod and spring to the rear end like yours but I can't seem to find one and I liked your video I did mine by myself a couple years back I taught myself same thing you did
A very well done video. Interesting how the butterfly effect of a poorly designed shift linkage will cause a stripped dog gear. I had a brand new Craftsman 1500 (made by MTD) that after 4 years is almost ready for the scrap pile. I went back to my 1995 Craftsman II, and after replacing the motor, and the deck spindles it hasn't given me any problems. No more MTD mowers for me.
Hi Stephen, the butterfly effect certainly bit me in the butt. All fixed now though and working well. MTD isn't top of the line for sure, but mostly needed/wanted something to drag a small yard work trailer. Does the job.
I bought a new 2006 HORSE 50" Troy-Bilt riding mower that had the exact same problems after about 5 years of use. It looked liked to me that the three grooves in the fork were not in the correct position to fully engage in the other gears. I wound up welding up the two outer notches in the shift fork and re-grooving them so the fork makes the dog gear engage a little bit farther in the other gears. That way, you don't have to modify the shifter gate since the fork doesn't want to ride up on the ball when you want it to engage further. So far, I haven't had another problem with the rear end. I still have this mower and just last year I replaced the original drive belt! It has about 375 hours on it. I've mowed my 1.25 acre lot with it since new.
Very helpful, informative and very well presented
Frickin' AWESOME video, Bud!
I'm starting to work on my yard machine right now. I notice on your reassembling the top cover or a case, that you didn't add a bunch more grease on top of that new gear. I thought that might be a mistake. Anyway, great video- that helped a lot, so thanks. You may not see this comment, but that's OK.
This is the best MTD transaxle video I have seen. I particularly appreciate your cameramanship and your calm demeanor and clear diction. What do you get out of producing a long video like this? Anyway, thank you. Please do a video on transaxle differential soon. Why do people weld their spider gears? Rgds from Australia 12FEB2018
Hello Down Under. Australia is on my bucket list. Closest I have been is many years in Thailand. I only get the satisfaction of helping someone save some cash. Thanks for watching.
Excellent job, very informative. I'm still trying to find out how to change my fluid and filter on the craftsman 50" automatic...👍👍💚
Great Video ,very clear & will be a Big help on the tear down & adjustments .Panheads for ever
Thanks for watching....
Wow, very detailed and precise. New sub here for sure, and 2 big thumbs up sir, thank you for posting this. 🤙🤙
Not just talks a good story
Great job talking us through the process. I question the shift lever pivot on the frame being able to move the detent shaft past the ball to get more engagement of the clutch dogs.. Maybe a stiffer ball spring and or re cut the shaft ball detents. Frame flex under load may remove the tension you are looking for.
Rex please explain more as I do not understand and was going to do the same to rid the play on the lever/bar.
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i had similar problem . I replaced gears and also cut the end of the spring for the pulley off, about an inch.I used a piece of chain on the end of spring to reattach. Puts more tesion on the pulley. About 5 years ago , works great. You put the chain link over the cut end.
Thanks for watching and for the idea.
Great job! Very informative and helpful.
I have one exactly like that ,however,it refuses to shift in reverse and in gear,the wheels move freely as if the clutch no longer even engages anymore. I havent taken the axle apart yet but plan to. I had one years ago that I sold to my neighbor,he used a bungee cord to keep it in gear. Eventually it wouldnt stay in gear any more. Great video! I havent worked on one in a long while but great video.
Thanks, and thanks for watching.
The Radio Mechanic I ended up stripping that mower out to rebuild another mower with a blown engine. It was not fun because his was hydrostatic and mine was not. I had to swap a bunch of things to get it to work. It would have been easier to just swap rear ends. Also I gave him an electric blade clutch in exchange for the cable operated set up in his. He was really happy to be able to just pull a knob instead of pulling on a long handle. I also invested in an Ultra sonic cleaner for carb work. What a great thing! Saves me so much in carb cleaner now.
Nice! Just like an outboard!
I hope MTD is paying you for this exceptionally good teaching video. Very clear pics and clear instruction. Thank you for the training.
I am so angry about American engineering. You are modifying things that were designed by highly educated people. We should be building top notch (pun intended) quality stuff in the greatest nation on Earth. The American built cars are just as bad.
Hi Dave. While these are low end tractors, I do agree that it should work correctly. It is no wonder that China is kicking our butts.
Very detailed video, thanks for sharing your knowledge
Your welcome.
Great video and very helpful thank you!
Excellent and easily understood. I'll give it a try.
HI Francis, just take your time and all will be well.
Very good video, very helpful. Thank you!