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!
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.
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!
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
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 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'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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 !
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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
Thanks ran across this as I was looking for positive proof i had the large spring in the right place hooked to the back of the frame , mine is a 08 and have had run away prolbems for a couple of yrs and had no idea why. will order parts and do your mods , thanks for the great 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.
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.
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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..
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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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 !!
Thank you so much from France ! I was able to repair my MTD RE115 with this perfect video ;) God bless you !
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.
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!
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
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...
And this is why I love RUclips! 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.
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.
Great job thoroughly explaining the transaxle. Thanks for sharing your exhaustive knowledge. Videos like these is what makes RUclips great.
Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for watching.
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!
SUPERIOR-your taking the many hours to produce this video momentarily restores my faith in humanity. Thank you very much!
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
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.
That was one of the Best repair videos I've seen ,yet ! thankyou!
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
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.
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.
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
Excellent video! Very thorough with great tips and tricks! Thank you.
Very informative, Great detail, Thank You! For sharing your knowledge of this transmission
Excellent job of explaining how thing's work and overall made the job mush easier !! And explained with a golden voice !!!
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.
Excellent video ,clear and informative.Thank you for showing it.
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
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.
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 agree with some of these other people here is a blessing to have people around like you
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.
A very good video-helped a bunch in getting my mower repaired-had to refer to it several times-Thanks for posting. Bill
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!!!
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!
What a great video, thank you for taking the time to go through all the details
Your welcome, and 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.
thank you for the full detailed video as great watching throughout the video
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MY MTD42IN WITH KOHLER COURAGE ENGINE 597 CC
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.
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
Excellent video, best so far for MTD, thank you, very educational and entertaining too.
Thanks Max.
Thank you very much. Even though my trans is a hydrostatic job on a Craftsman your video was still a great help. Thanks again
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
Thank you for the excellent, well explained and detailed tear down and rebuild. Liked and Subscribed.
Oh thank you! Just saved me 8k on a new mower. Perfect step by step
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.
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.
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?
Many years before viewing! just watched! So very perfect and Cognitive..... thanks.
Excellent. Just awesome. Thank you!
Frickin' AWESOME video, Bud!
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.
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.
I cannot believe how detailed you have explained. I love you man. I wish god made more men like you.
Very helpful, and you did a great job instructing.. Thank you..
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.
i agree related to previous comments BRILLIANT VIDEO ideal for the home handyman
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.
Super good instruction. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
HI gene, your 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.
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.
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.
Thank u. Heel erg bedankt van uit holland. Morgen ga ik hem repareren en hou deze film er bij . Dank alvast .
I am not sure if I will attempt this. But it explains volumes. Many many thanks for this video.
Great job! Very informative and helpful.
Very good video, very helpful. Thank you!
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. 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.
Nice! Just like an outboard!
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 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.
Excellent Video thanks for sharing!
Excellent video! Very thorough. You are the Man!
Thank You....
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.
Extremely helpful, thanks!
EXCELLENT VIDEO!! Thank you very well done
Hi Mack, Thank you for watching.
This video is so good you are a life save - awesome video, Thankyou
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
Great video showing detail repair; thanks...
thanks dude! i don't need to replace the transaxle, just needed a new belt but ive learned allot!
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 ,great info and detail
Great Video ,very clear & will be a Big help on the tear down & adjustments .Panheads for ever
Thanks for watching....
i learned a lot . i never had this apart. thank you much !!!
Great video! Thank you. I like the idea of the plate in the notches to make the linkeage fully engage.
Really good video and good tip on the self tapping screw.
Years of breaking, er, fixing things. Ya, that's it, fixing things.
Very helpful, informative and very well presented
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.
Excellent! Thanks so much.
I love your work. Keep them coming.
Haven't much time now that I am working full time again. Retiring soon.....
Norman Mendonca wood chipp
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
Thanks. This video was very helpful
Thanks ran across this as I was looking for positive proof i had the large spring in the right place hooked to the back of the frame , mine is a 08 and have had run away prolbems for a couple of yrs and had no idea why. will order parts and do your mods , thanks for the great video
Excellent video. Clear and concise instruction with video showing all. Great, have subscribed....;-)
Thank you, and thanks for the subscription.
Great video and very helpful thank you!
Great video! Thank you.
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.
Very informative and well explained.
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.
Great content! Love it thanks