QuestionQUESTION: Eric
So thanks for doing this, you are a VERY good guy. ten yr old Sears rider, 13-5 hp 30' blade. Has the 'auto' xmission, variable speeds. WAS working great until i had put in oil seal and changed belts. Whew. To get belt onto top pulley, had to lower xmission by removing six bolts, two on frame and two at each axle.When reassembled, cranked fine etc, but xmission strange. To make it go have tp ush brake/clutch petal all way down. To stop let it up (backwards). It may be keeping brake on, because the small brake disk gets hot. It can be pushed with engine off and without disengaging the xmission (hard, as always, but seems same as previous. what could I have done to xmission and how to fix. brake'clutch rod is same as before. the small lever connected to the xmission is there with the little pin to restrict movement, all that is dirty so has been untouched. ?? how can I get back to you for additional questions. I'll be fine to pay for emails, keeping addresses private. thanks greatly. Good service to we amateurs.
ANSWER: The brake may need to be adjusted...I would start with that first.
What is the mower model number? You will find the model number on a sticker, about the size of a business card.
Send me the mower model number so I can look up your mower.
Eric
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QUESTION: Eric
Mower number is 536.270280. As I see it, there seems to be no adjustment. Brake/clutch pedal is hooked to a spring, then to a long rod that interlaces a lever about two inches long. there is a peg in a notch in the lever so it can rotate maybe thirty degrees. The lever moves forward with the rod, then back when pedal is released. it is still working against the spring which has a good tension on it. thanks, i am baffled. I can take the engine apart - i was doing that when I was 14 also- but i am nervous re the xmission. I'm 70 now and still don't mind getting greasy. i'll check mower on sears parts list also.
AnswerThere is an adjustment...there is usually a nut that hold the arm on with the 2 dowel pins.
Also, those dowel pins and rust and stick causing them to bind...I clean them all the time. I remove the arm in order to remove the pins. Clean with a wirebrush.
If the dowel pins are really dirty then the holes may need to be cleaned as well. I use a small drill bit wrapped with steel wool to clean the dowel pin holes...just run the steel wool wrapped drill bit through the holes. FYI, I usually remove the part that holds the dowel pins to really clean the holes.
After cleaning, a little WD-40 on the dowel pins, and reinstall and adjust.
Make sure you do NOT loose the small rectangle plate behind the dowel pins or you will break the brake puck.
Transmission repair manual URL:
http://www.wfmfiles.com/download/Tecumseh-Peerless_Motion_Drive_System_-_Transmi
How did you re-fill with oil after replacing the oil seal?
Eric
