Rebuilding a lawn tractor transaxle [Part 2 of 2]

In these two videos Dave and Lynol rebuild a Tecumseh Peerless 5-speed manual transaxle model 930-054A out of a 1996 AYP built Weed Eater. This transaxle is very widely used on lawn tractors in 3, 4, 5, & 6 speed configurations dating back to the early 1980's. You'll find these on brands from Murray to Craftsman to Husqvarna, just to name a few. It is also very similar to some transaxles made by Foote and Spicer (Dana). These videos are a general overview on how to take them apart and a look at what's inside. Don't let these things intimidate you; there not that complicated. If you are good at tinkering and are mechanically minded, you can probably fix your transaxle too!
Here's a link to a exploded diagram and parts list for this particular transaxle so you can see what exactly is inside: http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/retrieveModelAction!retrieveModel...

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Autos & Vehicles

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• tractor
• transaxle
• lawn
• yard
• garden
• transmission
• trans
• tranny
• riding
• mower
• tecumseh
• peerless
• AYP
• craftsman
• sears
• foote
• spicer
• roper
• husqvarna
• poulan
• murray
• gearbox
• rear
• end
• gears
• dana
• MTD

[ryanhare92]

I have a 6 speed transaxle with high/low. I took mine apart and it was working fine before, I just wanted to add some grease on the inside. I put some more grease in it and put everything back together. The problem im having is that my wheels are not turning as freely as they were before. I can barely push the lawmower forward because the wheels are nearly locked up. It has loosened up a little but it is still harder to push then it was before. What sounds like the problem?

[LynolsOffice]

@ryanhare92 What did you put in your trans? Most 6 speed hi/lo's take a lightweight oil (I think it was 30 weight) rather than grease as the LT style transaxles do.

[TheRealShadowspawn]

Good video, lots of people don't have time to hang at a shop to watch this stuff. I always made sure EVERYTHING was as clean as a whistle tho... so you can spot leaks or cracks. Treated it like a surgeon. Would never leave a part that dirty in or out! The cause of the problem can still be in the grease left over inside... think grinding compound.

I'd paint friend's rebuilt parts hot pink enamel as a joke, but they'd notice a leak faster cause they always look at it then (while cursing me).

[LynolsOffice]

@TheRealShadowspawn Yeah, this trans just went on a piece of junk so I didn't care (I had no grease on hand) but the ones I do for other people I clean the whole thing out and put in fresh Bentonite grease.

[lilbernie09]

at 1:40 what did u switch? and with what? does it help for what?

[LynolsOffice]

@lilbernie09 I replaced the input shaft gear. It's the part I mentioned that looked like it also had worn teeth.

[Aaron123456100]

i took mine apart to check gears but didnt replace anything, but it wont close all the way ? any suggestions

[MOONMAN1963]

Great Video Guys-Thanks!

[mayasdaddy1]

Thanks for making these videos. I am about to take mine apart and was a little uncomfortable not knowing what was inside. Now I can open it with more confidence. And thank you for the tip about the ball and spring. I would have gone berserk trying to figure out how to get that back in!

[mayasdaddy1]

@LynolsOffice Problem was that you mentioned what was wrong with it in part 1, and replaced it in part 2. lol

[juggaloscrub1997]

Nice video. I would ass u me you would normally check bearings and bushings for wear that would cause the ring and pinion from engaging properly. I think you answered my question as to what is causing a surging in my drive that is more noticeable in higher gears. I'll get it apart in the next few weeks and see. Thanks for the info.

[MultiProskills]

3:42 FAIL lol

[jamyers2000]

Have a JD STX38 (yellow) with a peerless 920 (I think) that stopped moving on me last weekend after two somewhat loud scraping sounds. I rolled it nearer to my garage and let it cool off. Then I went back out and it moved on it's own, but obviously something is wrong. Any ideas? I had time today to pull the transaxle out from under the tractor, but did not attempt to crack the case yet.

Where do I source the Bentonite Grease? Is that all that goes back in or oil too?

[MegaCraftsmen]

and do u know how i could make it louder and faster

[MegaCraftsmen]

i have an 1987 craftsmen lawn tractor (5 speed).ive been working on it for a while now and im getting ready to see if it starts but i have a few concerns.i took th edeck out so i could use it for more work that requires more power and it worked great for a while but i think water has got in my gas tank and if u could do a video on it or tell me the best way to fix it i wud appreciate it.thank you