QuestionQUESTION: I have a Craftsman mower model 917.270670 that has a Peerless 206-545C transaxle that is going bad. From everything I am reading, these are notoriously bad transaxles. I want to replace it, but would like to know if there are any alternate transaxles that would fit this model so I don't end up putting in another that will likely fail. Thanks!
ANSWER: Hello Mike:
I have Little Trouble from Any of the Transaxles. The Peerless, Dana, Foote or Hydro-Gear are All Good Transaxles. You Should be Able to Replace the Transaxle with a Dana/Foote. Most Transaxles will Interchange from One Mower to Another. What is the Problem you are having with the Transaxle? You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Engine at this Site Addy, http://www.outdoordistributors.com/ and Select the P. Then Select Peerless. Then Select To View Parts List Click Here in the Upper Right of the Page. Then Select the Series Transaxle. Then Select the Transaxle File for your Transaxle. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
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Respectfully
John
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QUESTION: Thanks for the info. The problem I am having with it is the shifter is very stiff going into gears. I have checked the fluid level in the transaxle, and played with the adjustments on the shift linkage, to no avail. This makes me think there is something worn inside the transaxle. Do you know a site where I it will tell me what other transaxles will fit my machine? I'm not sure what specs I should be looking for. All I know is mine is a 6 speed Peerless 206-545C. Thanks again
ANSWER: Hello Again Mike:
These are Easy Transaxles to Repair with the Breakdown to See the Assembly. The Problem is Most Likely the Shift Clutch Keys. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Engine at this Site Addy, http://www.outdoordistributors.com/ and Select the P. Then Select Peerless. Then Select To View Parts List Click Here in the Upper Right of the Page. Then Select the Series Transaxle. Then Select the Transaxle File for your Transaxle. Select the 206 Series File. Then Select 206-206-545C Folder. The Shift Keys are # 8 in the Breakdown and Usually Cost less than $2.00ea. The Shipping is the Killer. LOL. There are No Sites or Places to Get Information about Switching Transaxles. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
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QUESTION: Thanks again. I have the transaxle out of the mower. I would like to look at these "keys" but I'm afraid once I separate the transaxle parts will come falling out and I'll end up in a real mess. Have you ever had one open and can it be done without something popping or flying out at me when I lift off the top part? If it was as simple as pulling it off, replace the key, clean the gasket residue and give it a new one, and close it up, I might just take the chance.
AnswerHi Mike:
Nothing is Going to Jump Out when you Seperate the Transaxle. The Main Concern is when you Reassemble the Housing; Make Sure the Shifter is Lined Up with the Shifter Collar Properly. Using the Breakdown at the Site Addy I Provided Earlier, you should have Very Little Problems with this Repair. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
