I have a craftmans T2200 with hydrostatic. I noticed both my rear wheel seals are leaking. I ordered parts to replace them. Also today after detaching my lawn, it started acting weird. Would not want to go in reverse, I had to force the handle backwards to get it moving. What could be the cause of this? It was really dusty and dirt job today.
Checklist: 1. Buy a relatively cheap riding mower 2. Search for solutions to issues with your low hours mower. 3. Go to buy a different mower. 4. Check to make sure your potential purchase doesn't have this abomination attached to it.
Based on the amount of possible "dead" transmissions discussed in these comments, that someone might want to sell me a Primary Variable Speed Drive Pulley for my Craftsman 19.5 HP 42” LT2500 Lawn Tractor. (Sears Craftsman Model Number 944.602630). As discussed here in 2009 (for this one year only) Craftsman decided to use the problematic (plastic) General Transmission (GT/Gentrans) RS800 Transaxle. The tag attached on the transmission reads General Transmission 415663 (87007 C4) and 415663C0100033. It is a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)) and not a hydrostatic drive.
My bypass rod is extremely hard to pull. My forward and my reverse dont work. The pedal still has a normal resistance. I'll try some of these steps but I fear the worst.
Same issue here. Passes all video checks. No evidence of oil leaks. Replaced all belts. Looks like tension is good as nothing is blocking tensioner action. Comes to full stop up hills with throttle fully depressed. Belt is spinning but can't tell if tranny pulley is spinning with it. I have a new rs800 sitting next to it ready for replacement, but not sure if that's going to fix the problem.
Anyone know why when I pull the back rod to freewheel, it doesn't? Had mine about 5 yrs now and besides replacing one axle seal, there's been no other problems.
@@garymitchell6490 That means i somehow have to apply the clutch whila also around back pulling that rod...even when I manage to push the clutch pedal and pull the rear rod, it still doesn't go into freewheel.
there giving it a NO LOAD test and then calling it good ...wtf ??? . when i worked for white (mtd by any other name) the test was you secured the tractor by putting the front wheels against a stationary object . then under power you engaged the trans . if the wheels spun against the ground i was good
Mine does not freewheel without making crunchy grinding noises. I cant pull or push the mower without it making these noises. It has only 80 hours of use. Husqvarna YTA22V46
@@martinberlanga4914 Yes, I took the transmission out to fully disassemble it. I pened it like a clamshell, threw old grease out, cleaned it all, put new grease, (High Pressure grease I think it's called) and no more problem.
@@martinberlanga4914 Nope, it's not sealed, it's glued together with some sort of poliurethane adhesive, you need to cut through it with a sharp thin blade, then very carefully pry it open. I also think there were some screws, but I just forgot the details 😅 Let me see if I can upload some pictures to a host so I can post you the links
So If I push the forward pedal in and try to turn the secondary pulley and it will NOT turn at all and same with reverse pedal mashed, then the pulley needs to be replaced? Pulley turns fine until I hit the forward/reverse pedal. I have lost reverse on mower and forward just barely creeps. I have heard broken control cam, rotating cam, shift cam. Are these all the same and if so you think we could just agree on one thing to call it? Also hear I need a anti debris kit, a driven kit. I think I'm ready to light the damn thing on fire. And why the he'll do I need to buy a special tool in order to replace this companies parts? Who does y'alls marketing? Just up the stupid price of that pulley kit and include the damn tool in the kit already. It's about recall time isn't it boys? You have made enough money that you can now fix some of these problems that people have spent there hard earned money on that made you rich from these junk transmisdions. This isn't China. We don't want junk!
Wow, very nice video. Very professional and descriptive of how to repair/troubleshoot the RS800. Much appreciated!!
Best boat anchor I’ve ever had.
This very helpful so you don't throw away a good transmission.
Thanks
These Transmissions are pure junk, I paid a lot of money to buy a new mower and have had nothing but trouble from the first year.
Is there a reliable replacement for the General Transmission RS800 CVT or should I simply put the tractor out to pasture?
tufftorque k46
K46 or k57
I have a craftmans T2200 with hydrostatic. I noticed both my rear wheel seals are leaking. I ordered parts to replace them. Also today after detaching my lawn, it started acting weird. Would not want to go in reverse, I had to force the handle backwards to get it moving. What could be the cause of this? It was really dusty and dirt job today.
Checklist:
1. Buy a relatively cheap riding mower
2. Search for solutions to issues with your low hours mower.
3. Go to buy a different mower.
4. Check to make sure your potential purchase doesn't have this abomination attached to it.
Is general transmission going to stand behind their product. Mine went out after starting it's second year on a Poulan 19 HP 42 inch cut mower!
What exactly "went out" on it ? Was it an Internal failure or what ?
@@Katmandu2 Internal failure, they stated that you could not open up to replace parts, so I had to buy a new one. Piece of trash.
No they don’t
Based on the amount of possible "dead" transmissions discussed in these comments, that someone might want to sell me a Primary Variable Speed Drive Pulley for my Craftsman 19.5 HP 42” LT2500 Lawn Tractor. (Sears Craftsman Model Number 944.602630).
As discussed here in 2009 (for this one year only) Craftsman decided to use the problematic (plastic) General Transmission (GT/Gentrans) RS800 Transaxle.
The tag attached on the transmission reads General Transmission 415663 (87007 C4) and 415663C0100033.
It is a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)) and not a hydrostatic drive.
My bypass rod is extremely hard to pull. My forward and my reverse dont work. The pedal still has a normal resistance. I'll try some of these steps but I fear the worst.
Welcome to the club
What about losing torque going up hills?
I'm going to guess the belt.
Mine spent 2 seasons in the shop and never would climb an slope and would not reverse even on flat ground.
Lose of oil in transmission do to leaky seals at axle.20-50 oil
Lose of transmission oil 20-50 due to leaking axle seals.Noticeable by oil on inside of rear wheels.
Same issue here. Passes all video checks. No evidence of oil leaks. Replaced all belts. Looks like tension is good as nothing is blocking tensioner action. Comes to full stop up hills with throttle fully depressed. Belt is spinning but can't tell if tranny pulley is spinning with it. I have a new rs800 sitting next to it ready for replacement, but not sure if that's going to fix the problem.
Anyone know why when I pull the back rod to freewheel, it doesn't?
Had mine about 5 yrs now and besides replacing one axle seal, there's been no other problems.
Be sure break is off
@@garymitchell6490 That means i somehow have to apply the clutch whila also around back pulling that rod...even when I manage to push the clutch pedal and pull the rear rod, it still doesn't go into freewheel.
there giving it a NO LOAD test and then calling it good ...wtf ??? . when i worked for white (mtd by any other name) the test was you secured the tractor by putting the front wheels against a stationary object . then under power you engaged the trans . if the wheels spun against the ground i was good
Cant buy fucking parts for these pics transmissions
What do I do if the fuel tank is above the RS800 transmission
Am I going to have to remove the fuel tank so I can get to the transmission under my seat?
@@melaniedickerson507 No, just drop the trans. Full instructions on their website
Sweeeet! Mine has a bad belt.
Mine does not freewheel without making crunchy grinding noises. I cant pull or push the mower without it making these noises.
It has only 80 hours of use.
Husqvarna YTA22V46
@@jimhill6586 I opened it. Fully dissasembled it. Cleaned everything. I put new grease and it runs good now.
Did you have to remove the transmission?
@@martinberlanga4914 Yes, I took the transmission out to fully disassemble it. I pened it like a clamshell, threw old grease out, cleaned it all, put new grease, (High Pressure grease I think it's called) and no more problem.
@@phrodendekia I'm confused so the transmission isn't sealed? It seems sealed and the external parts you can replace.
@@martinberlanga4914 Nope, it's not sealed, it's glued together with some sort of poliurethane adhesive, you need to cut through it with a sharp thin blade, then very carefully pry it open. I also think there were some screws, but I just forgot the details 😅
Let me see if I can upload some pictures to a host so I can post you the links
After owning one I would personally avoid buying another machine with this transmission.
These are truly just junk and keeping top clean is impossible to do
Which causes most of the problems
So If I push the forward pedal in and try to turn the secondary pulley and it will NOT turn at all and same with reverse pedal mashed, then the pulley needs to be replaced? Pulley turns fine until I hit the forward/reverse pedal. I have lost reverse on mower and forward just barely creeps. I have heard broken control cam, rotating cam, shift cam. Are these all the same and if so you think we could just agree on one thing to call it? Also hear I need a anti debris kit, a driven kit. I think I'm ready to light the damn thing on fire. And why the he'll do I need to buy a special tool in order to replace this companies parts? Who does y'alls marketing? Just up the stupid price of that pulley kit and include the damn tool in the kit already. It's about recall time isn't it boys? You have made enough money that you can now fix some of these problems that people have spent there hard earned money on that made you rich from these junk transmisdions. This isn't China. We don't want junk!