QuestionSubject Riding Mower
Thank you Eric for your quick response. My transaxial has six (6) forward gears and one (1) reverse. I hope I get your next answer because it says your answer will only be available for 3 days and I am leaving tomorrow for vacation for 5 days. You may also email me at msmengel1@aol.com. Thanks again for your help.
Question I have a 1986 Sears Craftsman II Riding Mower. 12HP Overhead Valve. Model 91725574114336602. I had to change the tires on the rear of it. When I tried to remove the back left wheel, the whole shaft pulled out (with the end of the shaft grooved like a gear) Why this pulled out I don't know. How it is held in I also don't know. When I slip it back in so that the gear teeth connect, with the rear jacked up off the ground, I spin one back tire forward and the other back tire rotates in the opposite direction when in gear. I do not see the pulley that would drive the gears move at all. I have not tried to start the mower as to not cause more damage. What has happen? How can I fix this? It seemed so simple of a job to switch the wheels and now I ran into this? Thanks for the help.
Answer There is a snap ring inside the transaxle that holds the axle in place.
You will have to dis-assemble the transaxle and replace the snap ring on the axle.
Not a difficult job, but the hard part is getting the transaxle apart. The top pulley has a tendency to rust on the shaft and can be very difficult if not impossible to remove.
How many speeds does your transaxle have?
Let me know.
Eric
AnswerHere is the model number for your transaxle: 143.920-002
You can go to Sears website, parts, enter the model number and you can see breakdown of the transaxle.
You will need to replace the retaining ring on the axle.
This is the only way to fix your problem.
I would also recommend replacing the shifting pins, both (2) of them when you tear the transaxle down.
Let me know if this helps.
Eric
