Rebuilding a lawn tractor transaxle [Part 1 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
• mtd
• dana

[leitzmanracing20]

i was wondering if u new where any 6 speed transaxle are like the one ur fixing in the video are at???

[LynolsOffice]

@leitzmanracing20 You can usually find one used and working on eBay for cheap. Especially now in the winter.

[dirtscooterer06]

are all of the tecumseh peerless trasaxles manual shift??

[LynolsOffice]

@dirtscooterer06 No Peerless made hydros too.

[jgibbs704]

The following tools/information will be helpful or needed before starting: Ring clip removal tool Ratchet and Scocket set * 7/16" Socket * 9/16" Socket Box end wrenches * 7/16" * 9/16" Flat head screw driver or a 5-n-1 tool 1/8" Allen key set Paper Towels ATV Silicone Gloves Bentonite grease, Tecumseh part number 788067B. Parts cleaner

[LaPavoniMac]

what size is the shaft for the pulley on these? Is it the same as the lt1000 6 speed? Are the shafts keyed?

[mrbabbles100]

hey i have a quick question. Were building a lawnmower and we have it baiscly built but were trying to figure out where the balls on the shifting mechanism go. do they shift to where their sposed to be? or what please answer

[brkillpack1]

I was wondering if you could sell me a transaxle with reverse.

[MJCPeters]

Thanks- I hve to repair a different type but this gives me the general knowledge I need to tackle the repair. Great video (thanks for the time lapse, shows the process without dragging it out)

[surfsup021]

cool,,done this before

[justicerobbie67]

@LynolsOffice i know i found one i need craftsman part #166768  hydro transaxle. its

way cheaper on ebay.

[jowilker]

I watched your video, and tore into a 6 spd that I have. It would not shift at all, so I used your guidance & got it open. The gears all look nice but the shaft that the selector slides along was totally rusted & gunked up.

So I installed another 6 speed that I have and it has 6 forwards & no reverse. Is there an adjustment inside the case to get it to find the 8th spot for reverse?

best

John in NC

[jphiiarc]

Its a shame we dont have you Location, I would have some more get rich programs I need help.