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My next-door neighbor's Craftsman 6.75 Briggs & Stratton ready start mower stop self-propelling itself so I take a look at it and diagnosed the problem. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Hi,thanks for the film, just repaired my lawnmower from this film, wheels stripped just the same. Well done mate,Oliver in UK.
Live long and prosper.
I bought a brand new Craftsman self propelled lawn mower 30 years ago. That POS when through drive wheels like a kid goes through Halloween candy. After about 10 years of that crap, I disassembled that mower and scrapped the aluminum and steel. I then purchased a Honda self propelled lawn mower. My Honda is still running as good as it did day-one and it still has its original front drive wheels. 🙂 Craftsman lawn mowers are one of the many reasons why Sears took a royal dump with customer loyalty and why they are near Chapter 13. BTW, I have one acre.
It was a very bad design.
Also check the drive shaft bearings in the adjusters. Mine were bad causing the drive gear to float on the plastic. It ate up the plastic on a new wheel in three months.
I also had intermittent wheel lockup problems. I traced that to steel balls from the drive shaft bearing that got out of the bearing assembly and were floating around inside the wheel assembly. They occasionally got between the drive gear teeth and the wheel gear teeth.
Finally, check that the wheel spindle is parallel to the drive shaft. If not, the drive gear teeth will not align with the wheel teeth and will eat the plastic teeth. If it is not parallel, the adjuster mechanism or the mower body where the adjuster is attached is probably bent and needs to be straightened or replaced.
Thanks a ton, I am the mechanic at home (not because I want to be but my husband is lazy) I certainly appreciate your advice, help and your expertise!!
Ha , my wife is lazy, looking for a NON lazy wife !!!
I like how you showed your troubleshooting process. I have a problem with some netting stuck somewhere in my drive and this will help me to know where to look. Great video!
Hey thanks for the vid. I was having the issues of limited drive and the wheels locking up. After watching, took off the wheels and cleaned it up in there and ordered new wheels. BTW took 4 days get them from Sears. Just mowed my lawn and all works like charm. Got to love a simple fix!
It took 4 days to fix or the wheels to come in? Lol. Just kidding. They've at least got the wheels coming in at a reasonable time now. Best of luck.
Thanks for the advice, excellent video!
Big Thanks! I had all but forgotten to check the wheels along with the belt. It couldn't have been any easier if you had done it for me. Right down to the amazon link for the wheels and socket wrench size to take it on and off. ! The former "push" mower now drags me along for the ride.
Nice! Glad it helped.
Thank you for the video. I was pretty sure it was the more expensive gear box without digging into it. A quick pop off of the wheel revealed the exact same issue. Which was contrary to all of the other videos I'd seen about the cause to similar symptoms being the much more expensive gear box. New tires on order!
Thank you!!...VERY nice you help people...you are my new friend...THANKS
VERY VERY HELPFUL in my situation...same problem...discovered that my plastic splines were wore
That was an excellent video.We all need to help each other these days. Help your neighbors and treat others like you would want to be treated,Keep it simple. Thanks,paisteboy
Thanks. I feel the same. Thanks for watching. Subscribe for more vids like this.
I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
That was my problem . Thanks!
Such a nice neighbor
Thanks.
I'm glad it helped.
Well done and very informative.
Thank you.
Same exact problem on the same exact mower. Thanx!!
Great video...Thanks
common issue, metal drive gear on plastic teeth. basically something I have to replace every year along with usual maintenance
@macktr530
That makes a lot more sence. I think it should have a metal ring gear if it is going to be designed like that. Thanks for watching.
@mattcatful
Thanks, I haven't seen them yet, but I'll check'em out now.
SAME MOWER PROBLEM WITH PULLING ROPE O START HARD TO PULL TO TIGHTHOW DO I CLEAN THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE THANKS FOR YOUR TIME
Hi, I found a troy bilt self prop mower on the side of the road and decided to take it home . I quickly discovered that it is hard to pull the pull cored out and would like to know why this is so.
Thanks very much for this information. From the way all of this sounds this mower
should have been recalled, or they should come out with a different design of wheel,
maybe a composite rather than a cheap plastic. Had this very same problem, so they must be making a small fortune on wheels to be on back order. Thanks again.
Gosh, I can't believe Craftsman would make wheel gears out of plastic. Nice video :)
nice video, thank you. Does the differential needs any lubrication
?
Yes. There is a small plug that it needs to be filled from.
Sounds like that mower was a good investment. My father in law has a snapper mower that he bought 30 years ago and it is still working today with a little maintanence. I have a few videos of it on this channel. Thanks for watching.
I have the same engine on my craftsman and the left front height adjuster rotates as you move forward. I think the hardened washer that holds the adjuster to the mower frame is broken. Got any ideas on how to fix this?
I have this same lawn mower I just bought it last year. I have a problem with it started up. you have to keep choking it. can u help please
you're the man. thanks!
Senior Fact Checker
You're welcome. Glad it helped.
@workensmart
Thanks, I'll look into that.
I have similar lawn mower, (CratftsB&S, 6.75). the front right tire is loose. We tighten the nut, but it is tight/secure. It seems to be the mechnisim that allows it be able to self propel. Trying to fig. out how to take that off and tighten it. Thank you.
Glad it helped.
Wonder if you can guess my problem. My mower starts and whenever I try to hold the bar down to start the front drive wheels, the mower completely dies on me. I then haft to prime it all over again just to get it to start. I took it apart and cleaned the fuel line, replaced the spark, and cleaned the carb. Now it cranks like a champ, but still no good on front wheel wheels. I took the top off the belt part to see whats going on, but nothing out of the ordinary. Nothing to shut it off at least.
Same mower, if you cant freely spin the wheel would that mean the gear box is gone?
i have same prob; thank you, i learn from you.
I have the same mower except the push model. I bought this mower to save money (rather than hiring someone to mow my lawn). Bad idea. I've had to have it serviced after every other mowing, and I have 1/8 acre. After having it tuned up, new oil filter, spark plug carb cleaned AND using special, expensive no-ethanol gas, it was good for one mowing. Well covered with water-proof tarp, it still apparently drew in moisture enough so that it barely starts. This piece of metal is so highmaintenance.
@mrwiggles2
I totally agree. It's a very poor and cheep design. I think they want it to fail so you have to buy new wheels or quite possibly a new mower. My neighbor called to order the wheels and they are on back order until July so she went out and bought a new mower. I am going to buy this mower off of her when the new wheels come in. Thanks for watching
I have a question for you ,my wheel on the right hand side ,if you are looking at it from the back of the mower is bad i think it is a bearing that us bad how do i fix this and where can i get after market parts .Hope you can help me the grass is uneven when i mow it and if i set the wheel up one notch it does just the opp-sent .Thanks
Rick's love's
You have to go to a Sears parts center to order it. Or go on line. The new wheel should have a new bearing in it if I'm not mistaken.
I have the same mower and same problem, it's a design flaw for sure, not enough length of the plastic gear teeth are engaged, only about 1/4" and it's a weak spot! The pawl gear should be thicker so it protudes out more and engages more length of the plastic teeth. . Poor engineering for sure, or planned failure? Today I bought a set of two wheels for it on Ebay today for $20.19 with free shipping, which is half of Searsparts direct pricing. They are $16+ bucks each from Sears + shipping. Tha bnks for the good video! .
I have a question. My mower has self drive and the belt keeps coming off. The pulley seems like its separated top from bottom. So instead of the pulley being one solid piece, its almost like the weld broke and now the top and bottom move independently from one another. Is that how the pulley is designed or is it broken?
Sounds like it's broken. Is there a bolt that can be tightened on it so that the pully is together again? I don't have this mower or yours so I don't know exactly what it looks like.
Will pushing a self propelled mower damage the gear or transmission? I got a self propelled mower but latter found out I don’t really need that function.
It may differ from model to model but if it is belt driven from the engine to the transmission then it shouldn't damage the mower to push it.
What is the blue plastic button between the 2 wheels on the top?
It's not a button. I believe it's where you connect a garden hose to clean the mower deck and blades.
My mower crashed into some trees and bent the frame against the gear box, preventing the gear box from swinging all the way down. It looked like you had the same problem.
my mower wont disengage, as soon as you start the mower the drive wheels take off. 2010 craftsman front wheel drive. looks like a husqvarna but is black. any suggestions?
Check the drive cable. Sounds like it's stuck.
I own a front wheel drive Crafsman mower that has propelling issues. The pulley on top of the transmission sometimes spins but sometimes stops spinning and I hear a squealing sound. What would the problem be?
Maybe the pulley is loose.
Does anyone know the part number of the belt? I have the same lawn mower
Sorry, I don't.
Thanks for watching.
I have exact same miwer but my issue is the wheels fress up when I angage the self propel lever.
Good luck. I could only guess without looking at it.
i have a Honda and Toro, and the same thing. drive wheel teeth striped
make some mowing videos please
So the reason the plastic gears get stripped in the first place is from dust and grass juice packing up in the valleys between gear cogs. The stuff just keeps packing up and getting mashed in there harder and thicker over time and use, whenever the gears mesh under sloppy conditions mowing. This goes on until only the tips of the metal drive gears and plastic driven gears are contacting each other, and plastic loses. This same problem can also present itself with worn and/or hogged out wheel spindle shoulder bolts, plastic drive axle bushings, or when the bush gets seized on a spindle and hoggs the boss. All those things create slop and deflection of the drive and driven gear until they deflect so much that just the tips are touching, and same result as before.
So like everyone has said, it's a terrible design. I'm sure none of the mower design engineers would have thought grass would get in the gears and no home owner is going to take off the wheels periodically to clean and grease them. It's never been a normal necessary thing before and I bet it's never mentioned in the care manual.
@@Paisteboy
The mower design engineers knew exactly what was gonna happen, that’s why they made it that way, or else both gears would be made of metal. Nothing sells mowers better than when your old mower breaks down and you have to go buy a new one. See how that works? Same reason they don’t put grease fittings on riding mower deck blade spindle bearings. Or the rare occasion that they do, you open it up and find sealed bearings inside the case, which the grease can’t get to the ball bearings no matter how much you pump in.
Valid point.
is there any way to adjust the speed of a self propelled mower I have had hip surgery and now the mower pulls me too fast
smaller pulley maybe
Yes! Easy way is to BEND the bracket that the throttle spring attaches to.
I had to tun mine down,too!
@Heem24100
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My Mom's lawnmower has that same engine. When she stops it to empty the grass catcher after mowing for about 45 minutes and the engine will not restart and she has to wait 10 minutes to restart it. What is causing that?
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Try adding a metal screw as a stabilizer.
so, did she get them wheels?
Yes. It took a year for them to come in. Watch part 2 6.75 Craftsman Self Propelled Mower Drive Problems: Part 2 of 2
Thanks for helpful tip. I was about to throw my mower in the garbage. But for 15 bucks I can fix it myself
Can anyone tell me how the metal drive gear is held on ? is it just a C clip ?
Not sure. Sorry.
Unfortunately this is the only mower I've ever seen this happen to. I have and have had many self propelled mowers that have never failed. The belt should be the sacrificial part, not the wheels. Especially at that price and time it takes to get new ones. ONE YEAR. Sounds more like a poor design than a sacrificial part. Thanks for watching.
Clean your carb and get a new air filter. That's a good place to start.
@sexyspacemonkey
Thanks for the heads up.
Yep, just ordered new wheels. Not only were they bald but the gear teeth were stripped of course.
Common with these mowers. Thank for watching.
So why is the bering turning so easy and with the typical grinding noise?
Not sure. Sounds broke or worn out.
I purchase one today , I added the oil and gas and it won’t start what should I do. I’m so freaking upset
Sorry
Wouldn't cost the manufacturer any more to make two steel shafts to the wheels and the wheels lock on the shaft with a key. Using plastic on a part that turns all the time- people drag it backwards with the fronts spinning- front drive gets abused- needs to be built a lot stronger. Good work.
Why couldn't you add a bushing or several washers to move the drive gear out more so it could engage more of the wheel's gear ?
+David Henn
Because the same thing would have happened in less time. If it happened again I would consider it. Plus the owner would not want on half assed repairs. Not exactly sure it would have held on with the gear hanging part way off, but maybe. Mower is long gone and won't be able to find out.
my front wheel of propelled lawn mower is locked... it doesn't turn at all... can any one tell me what could be the reason?
Take the wheel off. You will most likely see the problem.
paisteboy yea I took the wheel off... thanks a lot.
Could be a blown drive transmission. People forget to put oil in there!
anybody every consider crafting a sheet metal insert to put on top of the gears to keep them from wearing down?
The wheel gears are sacrificial. They're supposed to break off, rather than damage the more expensive drive system.
No. It's most likely not the gear box. The wheel gear is made of 100 percent plastic and will wear out long before the gear box.
i figured the problem out, why this happens. I typed it all out for you so you could see and you tube acted up. I know why this happens is what i am getting at but i am not a great typer and i an getting a hand cramp. if you want to know though hit me back. i will come back later and type it out. it's real and I have never had or seen anyone explain it. Great Video man, part one and two, really lit up some light bulbs.
Larry Leisuresuit
You could have typed the answer instead of going on and on.
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How did you get the cover off of the drive control box? I don't seem to have a socket that fits the nut holding it on. very frustrating!
+Maryellen Allen
Sorry. I made this video 4 and a 1/2 years ago and don't recall exactly how the cover was fastened but from what I can see it looks like one bolt that you will need a socket to remove or it could have been a screw. Sorry it's so frustrating, but you may have to find someone with a better tool assortment. My neighbor has since sold the mower and also moved away. Best of luck.
5/16"
Needs a thin walled 5/16" socket or a nut driver.
We Have One Of These Craftsman 6.75 Mowers And For Some Reason The Right Front Wheel Is Locking Up...
I use to like Craftsman, they have been getting so cheap over the years and there warranty SUCKS!!!! As far as Sears lawn equipment I will not buy, tools I still like.
I bought a searssucker two years ago non propel lawn mower and found it to be very reliable. In fact I use it all the time for cutting other lawns. You must remember Sears does not make lawnmowers it just put there name on other manufactures products
It's the belt they were not really easy
Mine has metal gears.
The mower gears are metal but the wheels are plastic right?
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use the back wheels
Are you saying that the back wheels have the gears on them?
engine... its an engine.
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Probably would be a good idea for her to wash the mower thoroughly with a en hose AFTER each mowing ! ! ! You should maintain your equipment or it WILL give you problems! ! !
It is a good habit and pays off in the end. Thanks for watching.
@@Paisteboy LOL, I don't understand why everyone is wearing out the gears. I checked mine today and they are perfect. However, my problem is that I am cutting 1/2 acre and the treads are "slap gone" thus no traction especially when dew is present. Ordered a pair today. Also, you should remind everyone to change their oil (10W30) EVERY Spring!
The 6.75 does not refer to horsepower. It refers to torque.
So I've been told. I didn't know that at the time when I made this video. You know the manufacturer wants people to think that it is referring to HP by the way they label it. They got me.
Actually they have started indicating "Torque Power" (there is no such engineering term called that, its a GIMMICK) But the These particular Troy-Bilt models do in fact, indicate Horse Power.
I collected money for a class action suit against Craftsman mowers relating to the HP numbers.
Also,that front gearbox will leak oil after a while. I just use 90 wt. in there.Pump it in with a hand oiler,trigger style.
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I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
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