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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2014
- In this video I'm going to go over popular nortorious problems that are associated
with a couple of different mowers that are manufactured by two different companies but what I'm going over will cover quite a few different models in the case of the MTD mower it will cover the brand mowers such as ace air cap Atlas Big O Bolens Central Park newer craftsman crusader cub cadet Garden King garden way Troy Bilt hardware Hank husky lawn chief lawn Hawk Lowes Malmo Mastercraft mastercut MTD pro Penn craft Power Pro Ranch king Remington Ryobi service star signature statesman Town and Country trim king turf king turf power turf pro Western Sun white outdoor wizard Wolf Garten yard boss Yard Machines and finally yardman on the Craftsman model because it is older it was made by American yard products also known as a AYP which was purchased by Electrolux and they made mowers such as rally ariens Poulan Pro weedeater and also now Electrolux has purchased Husqvarna. - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
One of the best videos I've seen!
You prolly dont give a shit but if you are bored like me atm then you can stream pretty much all of the latest series on instaflixxer. Been watching with my girlfriend these days =)
@Noah Kyle yup, have been using InstaFlixxer for since november myself :)
Good video I have a cub cadet 2176 it has a kohler command horizontal crankshaft v-twin with shaft drive it is a beast. It was made by MTD but is a heavy duty machine Mows and snowblows for me in winter over 1200 hours.with no major issues.
I have a 1994 LT4218 KGRO Riding mower I purchased new in 1994 at kmart store. I have had goo success with it will little trouble. I did replace transaxle 5 years ago. Simple to fix and parts are reasonable.
I've had my 38" yardman for over 15 year and still running strong.
Unfortunatly I have the Yard Machine that you called "A Bad Machine, Bad Design" It is my first ride on mower. The thing is a beast. I turned it loose on a field of long grass and it worked great. Was hoping to learn more about how to service and maintain it. Put a deck belt on it so far. Guess I'll stick to Tarrell. He calls himself teratactyl. His videos are comical. But at least he doesn't slam the machine that many of us own.
Yep, my deck is like this one.. Colombia, it's about 20 years old. works good except it doesnt stop with the key now, and can't have a higher cut.
My Craftsman was the same way. Look below the switch and see if you don't have a loose wire hanging with a plastic clip on it. There is a spare leg on the switch that ishard to see because it's below it and is a ground that the wire hooks to. The wire is black in color which is ground. Try that.
It was the carburetor, that's what was giving me all the problems. Tks
That MTD You Showed In The Video Is The Only MTD Style I Care for
this guy is right. every time I fix someones, I tell them to get a simplicity, jd, wheel horse, or snapper
I have a Yard-man model 604. The trans drive tensioner spring came off. I know it hocks on the end of the idler bracket, but where does the other end go?
I have an old ranch king 14.5 hp with all of these details. And the same problems. So far i've managed to keep it running, Once i learned how. But it is not an amazing machine at all. It was my first lawn tractor, So i had no idea what to look for. I only wish i had seen this video before i bought it.
These videos are very good and informative.
Thanks Partner!!
Foxboss9...I took the shepherd hook lever off (again) & made sure the safety switch did get totally depressed when the lever is disengaged. I checked again when the lever was once again in place. It does press the safety button on the safety switch completely when disengaged. I made sure the cable does engage on the deck when the lever is up & disengages when the lever is down. I made sure the battery is charged & the battery cables are clean & not corroded. & have a clean contact. They are connected properly. And again, it did start before I changed the clutch cable! What do you think? I will seek a professional if you have no further suggestions. Thank you so much....Judie
Nice vid and great honest information.
I have an MTD 38" 12 hp mower and the mower deck blade engagement system has worked reliable over all the years. On the other hand, a similar aged Murray 40" 12.5 hp mower is plagued with mower deck belt issues. Idler pulley is good, but I am concerned about the slop in the idler pulley bracket....was that designed that way? Moving the deck height layer seems to put the alignment of idler pulley and motor drive out of sync. The idler pulley outer lips seem a bit whimpy to guide the belt in place unless the blade engagement lever is engaged and the mower deck height is at mid level. Any experience with this?
I have a problem, I was using my riding mower and while I was driving it stoped moving but kept the motor running and the blades. I checked if the belt fell off but it was there. what do I do?
Thanks for this and all your videos. Was going to buy one of these "not so good' machines. You just
saved me lots of headaches. Great stuff.
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I have a Lawnflite 756 MTD ride-on mower. Problem is the foot pedal (clutch ) seems to be jammed and won't move except when I release the multiple gear lever the pedal shoots back about half-way . If I start the mower and put it into gear to move, there is a big bang. I only really need this now for towing a trailer so if I remove the cutting deck would this solve the problem? Any help appreciated.
Appreciate some help. I like to cut my grass very low - number 1 setting on my 2015 17/42 MTD 6 speed 13AV. The deck belt at this setting is at a steep angle motor pulley to RH idle pulley. Was coming off even with tight belt guide posts. I added some flat washers to lift up the RH idler pully. My question - how can I get more life out of my deck belt. They dont last long. Can I push the cutting deck rearwards. Im retired and like to save where I can. I have a lot of wear on all the steering linkages. Front axle - will drill out large worn holes and turn up a bush with a small top shoulder and press onto the round cross rod. Thanks for sharing on your video
do you have any videos on installing the belt on the drive pulley and how to adjust the pedal after you install it because my pedal is too loose now , hope you have one Thanks!
thanks well done
it helped me a lot as i just purchased used yard brand,
Glad it helped out!
my old mtd garden tractor wont start,,,no gas to carberater,,,,hear about back fire arrester???cant find the fuel pump(small silver rectangle at front of engine???any ideas
Any idea if the brake caliper and pins are the same between the MTD and a Craftsman? I have an LT1000 and the caliper pins have seized, and I cannot find a Craftsman rebuild kit, but I do see MTD calipers for sale, thanks for your thoughts!
I have the exact same green MTD you showed in the video and I'm having an issue maybe you can help me. When I lower the cutting deck below the 5th highest position, the blades stop spinning. This occurs not when I'm cutting grass, just sitting on concrete. Any idea how to solve this? Thanks in advance
80s silver craftsman 11hp clutch/trans problems when u get a chance it’s still running! Thanks Mitch Prospect Or
I'm looking at a 2003 yard man rider. The seller says the engine, a 19.5 intek, isn't the original and that the transmission makes a whining noise. Any suggestions?
I have the MTD Yard Machines you talked about, mine is a 1995 model 38" with the 12.5 HP synchro balanced Briggs. One of the first issues we had since we bought it new was the blade brakes, even with the blades disengaged and the belt slacked the blades still spin. Other than that the mower has worked great all these years. I am looking to sell this one and buy a newer used mower, Are there any recommendations?
I have a craftsman with a 18.5 single bindery and while cutting grass it just stopped. It just spins I tried starter fluid in the carb and spins but wont start. And ides
Check if the back wheels come off the axle, if so put anti-seize on the axle, cus once they rust in place they are awfully tough to remove. I've had that on 3 MTD machines...
I have a craftsman 42" lawn tractor. It will not drive or reverse. The engine works fine, the brake is off and it is not in push mode. I have checked the belt and it is good. Any ideas?
Very useful video, thank you. However you did not cover my problem. I wonder if you can help. I have a MTD JN 200 AT, looks just like the MTD Yard machines 17 HP LT that you showed in your video, when I try to engage the cutting deck movement of the lever thro 30 degrees causes the engine to cut out, otherwise everything else seems to work properly I can drive the tractor around I just cannot cut the grass. I can move the cutters by hand and if I just rev the engine fast and repeatedly try to engage the cutters I can get then spinning but as soon as I leave the lever engaged the engine will stop. Any help will be greatly appreciated
The yard machine is the same thing as my 2002 troybilt except my troybilt has an 18 hp Briggs intex single it runs and cuts great
My steering has become very sloppy on My very used LT 2000
Even with a new Drag link. What can I do next to solve this issue
Had that deck problem with an '06 craftsman lt3000 we had to clean it and put some lubricant on it
I have had a similar model MTD mower to the one at 8:50 for about 30 years... haven't had any major issues this far. Perhaps I'm just lucky, who knows.
My craftsman T110 came with no lower deck wheels they don’t sell lower deck wheels where or what can I do to get that fixed
Please can you help a 2014-15 MTD tractor will NOT go forward but will reverse !! thanks Dave.
I have had two of those Briggs V -teck twin engines and both of them went bad. I went to the local mower shop. I know the guy and he is Very good, but expensive. He told me to stay away from them because of a design problem. They work ok on flat surfaces but when you go up and down hills the engines do not oil properly. And it wears out the cylinder.
On Craftsman lawn tractor model 917.273130 ,when engulfing the clutch to shift gears , if I push clutch in too far or all the way it disengages a pulley on the power belt and unit will not move. Not sure of anatomy of the power system or if a retention spring is missing? By fiddling with the mid area puppy unit will enguage and move normally? Sam clark
Make sure that your tension arm is tight that is connected to the pulley and moves freely fore and aft . Also make sure there is good return on the spring. It might also be time for a new belt.
thanks with all you help with this issue..
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Actually just got a Craftsman that looks exactly like that one. Seems like it's in pretty good shape, for the time being, anyway.
I did learn one thing . They call it a Yard works automatic , which makes you believe , its fluid drive .Thanks .
My old Murray 12.5 hp industrial 38” cut. Finally bit the dust. The engine has oil coming out the carb and exhaust. My rebuild it and remove the deck and just us it to pull trailer around. Deck bearings are getting hard to find for this one. They wear out every season
Try getting the numbers from the bearing seal and doing a google search for them. With bearings you don't have to get them from a lawnmower parts place.
@@kevinnoble5988 possible blown head gasket
I just got a used yard man the deck was very uneven so we fixed that but there is still a step effect going on when cut the grass.What could be causing this and how can we fix it?And the blades seem to stop when mowing grass that is bit high on 4 but will mow it on 5 ,our old murray would plow threw on 2 what could this be?
stephen sidwells It is an inherent problem to this style of MTD deck engagement.. You can try adding a spring to the back of deck(opposite side of what's already on there) to keep the belt tension high.... Also, make sure belt is OEM and correct.. As far as uneven cut check blade measurements from tip to ground both blades, front to rear and side to side... Your deck may be bent where the spindles mount... Check out this video here - - m.th-cam.com/video/1Td8yj4FRzY/w-d-xo.html
I really wish you would have shown the PTO setup on the Yard Machines mower.
The setup looks identical to a Statesman 46" I'm working on that is missing the model number sticker under the seat and it is impossible to find any information as to which PTO belt goes on it.
I ended up putting a NAPA B63 on it which is actually a 64" belt but the only model number I can find calls for a 60" belt.
Rusty Nuckles all those PTO so pretty much the same setup. I'm not sure what I could have shown that would told you what belt you wood need. There's been many of times that I have had to find the belt that fits through trial and error.
hello. great video. i purchased a MTD 13.5 hp b&s mower with the 38" deck. I purchased a snow plow for it. I have removed the mower deck for the winter and added rear chains to it. Any recommendations on oil to run for the winter ? Also is there anything I should watch out for in cold weather? thanks! Chris
Chris M Thanks! nothing special for oil just 10w30. I have a Harbor Freight battery maintainer(about $7) I keep plugged in and attached to the mower in between plowing intervals.. Other than that engines do pretty well even when really cold out..
Thanks for the video. I have a 2014 Cub Cadet LTX 1040. While the PTO is engaged and lower the deck the blades slow down especially lower than 7 and barley spin on level1. I replaced the belt and the 2 spindles with no luck. Do you think the PTO control cable needs to bone replaced?
The cable doesnt apply tension the idler tension /return spring does.... Those components rarely fail unless broke...make sure everything is fully traveling to apply correct belt tension and most importantly double check to make sure the belt is the correct length...
I'm sure someone has pointed out by now, but Poulan is not manufactured by MTD. It is part of the Husqvarna group which is AYP, parent company Electrolux.
As stated, SOME poulan pros were made by MTD, any Poulan thats model number began with "247".. Not for very long but, they're out there..
The tractor shown at 3:00 with the reverse smiley face shifter. Can anybody tell me the about the transmission type and name? Is it a variable speed pulley type setup like a mtd 600 series or does the lever actually change gears in a real transmission? Thanks
Howdy, i have a question for you.. I have a 1998 Craftsman mower, 917 series... Almost identical to the one you show in the beginning of this video. Due to age, im noticing A LOT of worn put parts.. One of them being the mower deck. It has a hell of a sway (left and right) to it. How can i tighten this up? Thanks!
FiftyoneFifty yeah that becomes a problem after a while. What causes that is where those round rods go into brackets that support the deck. The holes get elongated from wear. The only thing I've been able to do in the past is ADD washers to the round rod to help keep it tight up against the bracket. The problem with that is sometimes you don't have enough room then to put the retaining clip back in. But if you can force it in there it will definitely take up some of that slop. The other thing you can do is have somebody weld the brackets holes closed and then redrill them or have someone weld on washers that will accommodate those round bars. But again you have to be conscious of how much space is left for the rod to go through the bracket and still be able to clip using that small drilled hole that the clip goes into. Whenever mowers get to that point A lot of times I just suggest to buy a new one. My father bought a riding lawn mower for $650 in 1986 and used it for many years. Whenever it started wearing in a similar manner to yours, it started nickel-and-diming him on repairs. Plus I was the one always driving 22 miles one way to fix it for him. So I finally convinced him that if he bought a new mower with my help in choosing, there would be a good chance that it would be the last mower that he would have to buy as he was 71 years old at that time. He reluctantly agreed however once he mowed the yard one time with his new hydrostatic twin cylinder engine mower he was very pleased, and tells me all the time it was one of the best decisions that he made. LOL that he made! So, it might be time for a new mower. Even though it seems like a small thing that slop that is going on you'll start having nickel and dime issues that would make it probably a wise choice to get something new instead. The best part is, just like in my father's case, he got to sell his old mower for $500. In the springtime, at least in this area, a good running mower that doesn't need anything can sell for $400 to $600 depending on what model it is. So it's kind of like a windfall getting back some of the money that you spent on the new one. Good luck!
Foxboss9 Dang it. I was really hoping it wasn't going to come to that. I was given the tractor.. It has a great and strong running 19hp briggs on it... Just spent $250 on new blades, carb rebuild and magneto.. I can live with a slight uneven cut, for now... Lol
I have a Craftsman GT6000 w/19.5 Kohler Magnum. Recently it won't turn over to start unless it's in gear.Is there a neutral safety switch on the trans as well as the brake/clutch? The electric PTO is off and safety seat is working properly
Mr Frog if so it would be on the shift lever where it enters the Transaxle..
my problem was the carberator. thanks
I have a single cylinder 19.5 Intel Briggs when I start it first time it throws a huge plume of white smoke for about 45 seconds then clears up then it's fine all day next morning it does the same
I have the green Yard Machine mower you used in this video. I'm having some problems. Sometimes, the mower will not go out of forward or reverse with the gear and continues to move without my foot on the pedal. This is an intermittent problem and is resolved when I shake the mower while I'm sitting on it. The other problem I have is the deck shifter will not engage at times. If I bring the shifter up to 5, it will come one and I can then lower the deck and mow. Any suggestions?
Check to ensure belt is being fully disengaged when the pedal is depressed...may need new belt if the mower does not have any adjustment for pedal travel..Sounds like the deck engagement(on deck) needs lubricated or the mechanism is wore and hanging up..
Hi,
Great video. I just purchased a yard machine very similar to this green one. It's a 2001 46". It has this pedal speed control and to me it seems like most of the initial pedal travel doesn't do anything and it doesn't really move until the end of travel. Is this normal? Something to look at as far as an adjustment? Belts? Any help is much appreciated.
Try a new belt first.
At the 7:30 mark - is the (new) belt suppose to bottom out on the large transmission pulley? If not, is the pulley worn out, or do I need a 5/8' belt instead of a 1/2' one? The belt slips, on the pulley, when trying to go uphill. It is a '99 Yard Machine.
The pulley is definitely not wore out. I have never seen a pulley wore out before on any of those mowers. Look up your model number which is located underneath the seat find out what belt number that you need by looking it up online and then type in that part number and see if it gives you what dimension the belt calls for.
@@Foxboss9 The belt has been replaced with the correct one. It works for maybe one mowing, then starts slipping again. I don't see anyway to tighten it, unless (just occurred to me) it can be adjusted by moving the transmission back.
i have a mtd yard machine with the f-n-r in the middle and lever on the right to lower/engage the blades. used to work fine but since i changed the solenoid and starter now my blades won't disengage. how can i fix that?
.. The belt guards have to be on..
Foxboss9 they are on
Then you are experiencing why this model and it's "lower and engage" feature is an issue.. Make sure your spring on the back of the deck is connected and pulling the deck back when you lower and allows it to go forward when raising..other than that, this is why this model was not a favorite of mine..good luck..
Foxboss9 thanks. I've checked all that you mentioed.
I fully agree with every Point. Great video. Thanks.
What would cause the deck to impair blade speed when lowering deck? 2009 mtd yard machine. New deck shell.
I'm not sure which mower you're having the problem with if it's the MTD and your blades turn on automatically as you lower the deck then you're looking at a spring tension problem or possibly a belt issue. If it's the Craftsman that sounds like it's just a belt issue
Good video but Craftsman are MTD now. Thanks for the info your mtd is exactly like my craftsman t1200.
I have the same Yard Machine as the one on the video, it wont stay in forward and I have to hold the lever to go forward, I know its probably the gear and clutch boss in the trans not staying engaged, do you think that if I grind away the slots on the gear shift F N R position it would stay in gear, I dont want to pull the trans out . thanks.
Try bending the lever, you can always bend it back if it doesn't work
My Craftsman 240 series is a hydro though. lol No, but it really is, mine only has the gas/forward/reverse peddle all in one peddle and nothing else for speed control and direction. But that craftsman is only a mower, not designed to pull anything or push anything.
But my other Creftsman, older version, is a garden tractor, it will plow the ground up, it is made for it, made to do heavy pulling and pushing. That one is a belt drive with separate gears.
I have a model 608 MTD, fresh gas, hoses are good. I can prime the carb and it will start but won't keep running unless i drip gas into the carb. There is fuel in the line up to the carb. Any Idea's on what I can do with that problem?
Take it to heart, ......100% ...It is the carb.. Either needs cleaned,rebuilt or replaced
That red MTD towards the end that you don't like, I just aquired one on a trade and the blades won't disengage. There's not enough headache medicine for this design. Any tips? It's a 42 inch deck coast to coast model number 134M673G054 Year 1990. Previous owner replaced the belt with an aftermarket belt. Will that do it?
I have a complete other video on that.. Check my Playlist
Great video. I have a 2001 Craftsman L1000 with a Briggs 21hp twin and it has been a fair mower. The cut is just okay and not great by any margin. I have replace the gas tank 3 times, mower belts twice and several batteries. The engine and transmission have been good but the deck has gotten real noisy. I am
Planning on replacing this session. Once again, great video.
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i have a mtd yardmachine riding mower that when its running i can put it in forward gear but it will not come out to neutral untill i shut the motor off, same in reverse. have any ideas on this problem? could it be maybe the varyspeed pully?
Clutch adjustment...Belt is not fully disengaging allowing the internal gears to stop moving..
Donald Henke I just bought a used Troy bilt that has the same problem. I adjusted out the idler pulley rod so that it was near the end of the thread by the ball joint & it finally addressed the problem. It'll still inch forward (or reverse) bit by bit on its own but at least now I can take it out of gear!
Donald Henke to
I have a problem with my deck belt coming off of my mtd like the green one u showed it was replaced with the correct size any idea what I need to check?
belt tensioner, and guides, the belt is usually tensioned by springs on the back of the deck...good luck...triple check the belt size too...look up the part number from at least 3 different sources to make sure its correct for your exact deck size
You neglected to mention the problems with Type 1 steering gearing on the Craftsman.
Hi my names Larry and I have a mad yard machine 42 inch cut and my problem is that I found my cut on the grass to be uneven when I lower/engage the blades. I found that or am assuming that the rod lift/rod assembly is missing or has somehow fallen off. My question to you would be " is how do I replace that rod ( if that's the problem) ?
larry mason look up your model number as to find a diagram of the deck parts.. Find if your mower has all the parts still on it.. See if any of them are broken... If all the parts are present and attached correctly then locate an operators manual online as how to adjust/level the deck...
I have a Yardman MTD1642 which is a mid to late 90's year model which was given to me from my friend, unfortunately i cant read the Serial # from the back of the machine as the paper sticker has worn over time. The mower cuts great but I am looking for a bagger for it as I had a Stroke 4 yrs ago. Any help new or used would be most appreciated!
Last time I checked(4 years agao) TSC stores were still selling MTD baggers that would work..
Thanks for sharing this video
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I have a Murray 40507x8A with the blade lever on the right side. The bracket came loose (didn't realize) so I held the lever forward to finish the job. Now I think I bent the spring. I'll buy another, but how does this thing go on? Thanks for any help.
We hardly have murrays in ne ohio....they didn't start selling them in large quantities until around 2010...even then they arent nearly as plentiful as the 2 mowers this video covers..
Can't get gas tank off MTD 18hp twin to fix gas leak.Tank nestled up under instrument panel. Great old machine, could be 20-30 years old. There's a green bar holding in place, but instrument panel in the way. Thanks for any suggestions
Possibly may be loosening dash from frame... If 2 piece dash, maybe just the upper.... Some older models weren't designed with repairs in mind...
@@Foxboss9 I got it loose, took bolts out of green frame, from underneath chassis, flexed enough to remove tank. Thanks
your deck was missing the return spring! that's why it is not disengaging!
I have a craftsman riding lawn mower that ran good yesterday, but today when I turn the key on it only clicks and won't turn over! I tried jump start, but does the same click click nothing! can anyone help trouble shoot?
hello, I have an mtd just like the green one you are showing. I have a problem, the mower has been running fine...but after it gets hot the engine dies. Now suddenly, the engine will die as soon as I try to engage the blades. Any idea what could be the problem?
Dennis Allen safety switch.. Most likely on the seat
Mine does the exact same thing! Hopefully it proves to be that simple. Too early to check right now, but it seems the mower would not be allowed to start if the switch wasn't registering my weight.
It that! OMG... now it sounds seems like I sharpened the blades out of balance, and I still have to put inner tubes in the dry rotted tires. That what I get for buying a 20 yo $100 mower... if I take any longer, I'll need a hay baler.
Wondering if you might have an Idea...The yardman in the video is very similar to my mtd with the variable pulley type transmission. There are two springs on almost opposite sides for the 3 pulleys to keep tension on it. My problem is that when you go into gear 1 it seems ok but, as you go up to 6 the pedal (brake/Clutch) won't release all the way back. You have to use your foot to bring the pedal back then the mower will start moving. Weird thing is that all of the levers and springs are all hooked up correctly I looked up a diagram. Prior to the problem one of the opposing springs broke. I simply replaced but, now the mower won't barely move because it isn't putting tension on the transmission pulleys.
+Mikayla Budzmik It sounds like the brackets the idler pulleys are mounted on may be loose or wore at their pivot points. that would cause non-linear movement.. that variable pulley system is pretty particular to belt choice too.. trple check you have the correct OEM belts on the tractor with no wear on them at all.. good luck
+Foxboss9 thanks I will try that can I try to jump it from the starter and the battery
i found a craftsman mower at a junkyard it was badly beaten up but it has a 20 hp Opposed twin Flathead im gonna go back soon and buy the opposed twin for my Murray racing mower
i bought a 12.5 hp Flathead becasue i wasnt able to remove the opposed twin next time ill remember to bring my tool box!! lol
Thanks for the video. My uncle just gave me a mower almost identical to the first craftsman. I believe it's a mid-90s 19hp (917 model?) that is currently getting the carb cleaned out... is the shepherd's hook the only big concern with these mowers?
FiftyoneFifty pretty much.. That and keeping the mechanism on top of the deck moving freely.
Foxboss9 Thank you, i appreciate it
Nice video. Unfortunately, I have the type of Yard machine that you mentioned to stay away from. It's a 2004 MTD Yard Machine 38" cut, 12.5 HP. No problems with the mower deck or blades. My problem is it just stopped one afternoon, it just stopped moving. I tried all forward & reverse positions. Nothing in the belt pulleys. No cotter pins missing. Etc.. And It won't free wheel. Brake seems to work fine. Thoughts???
Thanks Jeff
Jeff Poquette i have same problems
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Van,
It's usually the brake pads in the back. One is sticking. Find a video that shows the removal of the brake or emergency brake pretty simple.
Great video. It is obvious that you've only been doing this for a couple weeks.... lol!!!
Great pointers sir! They seem to have needed a man with your engineering insight when they built these! Now that would be a badass Fooxboss9 Mower!
I have a Craftsman (MTD) 1500, and the tractor itself has performed flawlessly. The problem is with the mower deck. After 4 seasons of mowing I've replaced both spindles, and have had to weld the pulley bracket, and the deck brackets. No more MTD"s for me. The metal quality of the decks is beyond poor. Even with 12 gage metal it was full of cracks.
IMO, Craftsman was more reliable when AYP/Electrolux was making them..
I have a Murray that will not disengage the pulley brake before trying to engage the blades - it the belt too short, can I just cut the brake off (I don't plan on sticking my hand under the deck at any time)..
There is a chance the blades will never disengage without that brake. So that means when you're putting it in your shed or garage or loading it on your trailer or truck anytime the engine is running the blades will be running to.
@@Foxboss9 Thanks for the input.. The problem is I can't figure out how to get the brakes on the blade pullies prior to the blades engaging (it burns up belts).. I am thinking that the belt needs to be longer, so that there is no pressure from the idler pulley until long after the brakes have been released..
Have this style drive on a yardman. Replaced the belt, now it still moves even when the pedal is not pressed.(forward and reverse) How is that adjusted?
Well let me first start off by saying if you did not buy MTD belts then you most likely will have problems. If you did replace it with MTD brand belts then the only adjustment that is available is going from the pedal back to the actuated idler pulley that is connected to a common bracket. You have to remove the rod that runs from the pedal back to that bracket and spin it and whatever direction is necessary to loosen it up. Also make sure that you didn't accidentally put the belt on the outside of a guide which won't show up immediately but within mowing half of a yard will burn the belt up.
Foxboss9 I did not use my belt. I will try to adjust as you suggested. I will order the correct mtd belt, if necessary. Thanks for replying
do you have experience tensioning a boler blade belt? just by looking at it i cant immediately figure it out, but probably taking the deck off soon
Nope... Most if not all blade belts are either tensioned with a spring pull idler or an engagement lever..
Hey man, loved the video. I know this was about 4 years ago. But I have a MTD that was given to me. It is a 13AM675G062. I was having a problem after I changed the battery of it only starting and staying running if I jumped it and had a rock on the seat to keep it down. If I got up or removed the rock I couldn’t start it again unless I jumped it. I changed the fuse and solenoid under the panel between the legs. It has the F N R in between the legs. Tried to jump to get it going and absolutely nothing with no sound. All the wires seem to be intact and I tried to roll it and it was stuck like it was not in neutral. I’m not sure if these won’t start if not in neutral or not but I’m assuming they do. Do I need to make sure the pulleys are on as well as make sure the transmission link is in the position it needs to be when i move the lever from F N and reverse? May sound dumb but thanks for any input!
Daniel Boon safety switches are most likely the issue... check to make sure that the safety switches are still being fully engaged. You may have to remove them and replace them.
put new upper and lower drive belt on our 1999 mtd yardman. runs ok on flat ground but when you try to go up a small slope it spins out any ideas ?????
Tires spin out? If so, make sure rear tire pressure is 10-12 lbs at the most. You may need more aggressive tire tread pattern like a "chevron" design. Or if you are in a muddy or snow climate wheel weights and chains may need to be installed..
Question. Just inherited a LT 1000 16HP Kohler OHV. Didn't work. Replaced parts and finally got the engine to work. Drove it in yard. Forced shepherds hook into place to turn blades.....and now the mower will not move.
It does nothing with clutch out.
Neither forward nor Reverse.
Any suggestions would help so I can stop mowing two acres with push-mower.
Sounds like belt came off...
You were right. The belt is loose because a bottom part of the stationary idler broke off so the belt can't stay in position.
I will work to replace that and get back with you with future issues.
Like, I see the bottom part of a rust spring hooked below that but it's busted so. Don't know where a new one would connect.
One step at a time I guess.
Hi, I have the same MTD you show which has a spring that came off connecting drive and braking. Can you show where this spring reattaches? Also it shifts badly while running, but easily when stopped.
Sorry I don't have any MTDs here to show where the spring attaches.. It goes from the end of the brake rod to the brake caliper lever..
+Foxboss9 Thanks pal. I appreciate it.
Just curious if you are still on and assisting with issues with a riding craftsman mower?
I have not worked on any kind of small engines for quite a few years now. Kind of a funny story but because of the success of subscribers that I've had on this channel I have actually started shooting TH-cam videos and have another Channel and that is our primary source of income now. It's awful strange that the videos of repairs would actually make me more money than making the repairs themselves. Sorry I was not able to help you out in this case.
I have that craftsman, and it wont go into 6th gear most of the time, and jumps out of gear when it does. Is there any adjustment to the linkage? I will definitely try expanding the slot, either way.
ANXIETOR expanding the slot sometimes helps but other than that there is no adjustment on the linkage. I have in the past on other similar transaxles been able to disassemble and flip the gear so it catches on a nice sharp edge tooth but the work required is more than the reward.
Thanks for the fast response. I looked down through the battery box hole and saw that. The thing will go into 6th and stay there after about 20 minutes of use. Is that a clue to what's wrong?
ANXIETOR not really, everything just expands more when heated up allowing for a bit more flex...
I am sorry I love the model you hate just bought one and fixing it up I love the way it rides mine got the shifter on the fender I fixed all the slack out of the deck
I have one of the MTD lawnmowers. When I went to use it last week the mower deck wouldnt engage. My dad and I replaced all the belts and they are on the way they came off and correct according to the owners manual but the blades still wont engage. The pulleys seem to be moving correctly. Any ideas?
Sorry, really hard to diagnose without having hands on. The question you need to ask yourself is what did you do to prior to the problem starting. And then figure out if that caused it. If the pulleys and blades will turn by hand then you need to find out why the belt is not turning them
Check Seat Safety switch and electric clutch if it has one. Clutch may not be working which drives belt to blades.
I have an mtd mower like the red one. I'm thinking about selling it, and turns out the one that I was thinking to get to replace it is pretty much mechanicaly identical to that craftsman. I'm not really looking for a good quality cut, I've been mowing with a brush hog on a tractor. Should I do it? Or is there better for a similar price?
Teagan Ryan the older Craftsman like the one in the video compared to the older mtd's like the one in the video is definitely a better mower as far as accessing the drive belts and being able to take off the deck easily. Some of the MTD models that were being produced between 95 and 2003 with the pedal automatic drive and 46in deck was a pretty decent mower and I actually owned one for about 4 years. Not to put that in perspective I bought and sold hundreds of mowers over many years and the one MTD in particular that I'm thinking of was a Yard-Man model and it had a twin cylinder Briggs engine that was a intek v 20 horse. But the intek V-Twin can be anywhere from 19 horsepower to 25 horsepower they're basically all the same. Also the model that I had was a lever activated on the dash above the steering wheel PTO to engage the deck. I prefer that over the electric PTO less to go wrong there. And the pedal drive is not a hydrostatic drive it is a variable speed belt and pulley system that operates by choosing either forward or reverse with the gear selector on the left Fender and then as you push the pedal down the harder you push the faster you go and if you lift the pedal it will stop similar to a hydrostat but it's not a hydro stat. So out of all the hundreds of mowers that I had over the years that I bought mainly to refurbish and sell that one was such a nice mower I actually kept it for about 4 years to give my old plow tractor a break. I did finally sell it and the gentleman that had it mode for about another 7 years before the transaxle locked up on it. So a friend of ours replace the transaxle for $175 and he started mowing with it again. As far as I know he still mowing with it. So as far as the models of mtd's that you need to stay away from the main one is definitely going to be the mower that the deck engages as the handle is being lowered. Other than that just make sure that you have enough horsepower to mow whatever it is you may be mowing.
Ok. So is the system for engaging the deck on the craftsman much better (if at all) than that mtd junk?
I have a Craftsman 2, 12 hp B&S with Hydrostatic transmission. The transmission just seemed to pile up, almost burned the belt off. I admittedly know zero about these things. Any ideas?? I'm lost.
Make sure your brake is not stuck on. Other than that it could be that the hydrostat is starting to fail
How do you adjust the height of the blades on a MTD
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Sorry, I don't have one here at my shop to show a video on.. Best thing is to call MTD with the model number and they can direct you to a link that has the owners manual.. Or you can Google search your model number and look for a manual that will cover the procedure..
yea they have the manuals available on their website... it should list the procedure. Mine has a nut that is inside a stamped steel "cage" rather just a contraption to hold the nut but anyways you just turn the stud and it will adjust it. That is assuming you have an older model MTD mine is like 2002 or older.
Hey loved video on what to look for.i have one of those with big handle and with it disengaged blades still try to turn done but size bigger belt need help please
great video. straight forward , comments, no B'S. thankyou
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This video is 7 years old and it's now 2022 and lots of things have changed but questions, man ole man do I have questions! In fact I've had these questions with no real answers for so long that the questions themselves have brought up 2 newer questions, should you use unleaded or leaded gas to burn your 2 broken lawn mowers to the ground and just buy a goat? And can you even still buy leaded gasoline? I imagine man has pondered these things since the beginning of time!
Hi there great video. I have the yard machine like the red one you showed, for some reason it's stuck in gear!! I can move the shifter from F to R and neutral without any problems at all but won't get the machine of the gear any help would be appreciate it
Elite Edi check to make sure your brake isn't stuck by reaching underneath and pulling on the linkage and making sure it moves freely, also make sure that the belt hasn't come off the transaxle pulley and jammed between the frame and the pulley, and of course check the linkage for the shifter to make sure that it's still connected to the transaxle in the correct location without any bind. If all those things check out okay then you may have a bad transaxle.
Foxboss9 wow just checked the brake linkage move the back and forth and somehow now it's back to normal didn't really do a whole lot, but thanks to you it's good now. Thank you god bless
Elite Edi great! Usually when the brake sticks it doesn't take much to release it.. I have been able to free it up by just sitting on the mower and stomping the pedal a few times in a row.. Glad it worked out..
rnHi l have craftsman LT1000 and wen l turn the steering fully to the left the tyre rubs off the deck any idea what might be rong ?
The steering sector gear needs removed and readjusted to center....OR the steering rod on the front of mower is bent(rod that runs from one wheel to other)