THE BIG SECRET! How to fix a Husqvarna/John Deere/MTD riding mowers blown out transmission oil seal

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If you found this video helpful, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Today we go over how to replace your leaky oil seals in your Husqvarna/John Deere riding mower when it has a plastic transmission. We are also doing a HUGE 20,000 subscriber giveaway! All you have to do to enter is check out my video here. • How to EASILY replace ... Follow the instructions from this video and YOU COULD WIN!!
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@Chickanic 3 ай бұрын

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@joeortiz3455 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! that seal was so loose a fit seems like just a little bouncing around would just walk the seal out again

@williams3631 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that is a real junk setup.

@joeortiz3455 3 жыл бұрын

Curious if it could be stitched in with a solder gun in a couple places around the edge 🤔

@TerminusHostilia 3 жыл бұрын

@@joeortiz3455 circlip each side has worked for me.

@gulliver3644 3 жыл бұрын

@@TerminusHostilia your solution makes perfect sense! That retainer setup on the seal is “Mickey Mouse”.

@Mike75575 2 жыл бұрын

Ye. A little loctite on the outside of seal before pushing it home would hold it 🤞

@brianhigginbotham4489 3 жыл бұрын

Just a thought to help prevent comebacks on these seals - take some brakleen to the seals mating area on the case to remove all oil,dirt & grease etc.. then add some loctite bearing and seal adhesive (can’t recall the number sorry) around the outer ribbed edge of the seal before pushing in the new seal. It will greatly help hold the new seal in the case. Cheers !

@PinBall3 3 жыл бұрын

@@jddurham1943 Even Better Use A Large Washer Butting The Seal Followed By A Bushing Followed By Another Washer Leaving Just A Small Amount of Tolerance To Allow For Any Expansion of Said Hardware. Grease The Bushing Where It Rides The Transaxle And It Should Keep All In Check.

@petersack5074 3 жыл бұрын

@@PinBall3 good one, sir ! modern childish 'engineers' .....never went to the school of hard-knocks....maybe use angle grinder with narrow wheel, cut groove in axle shaft, with 1/2 of the groove, underlapping that seal. Then, snap 0 ring it in, seal cannot move anywhere.

@rodconner9079 3 жыл бұрын

@@PinBall3 Same thought I had! There are a couple ways of doing it. Bushing, whether it be metal/brass/copper or even a plastic (pvc, cpvc, black poly, etc), glue on flange or a washer/spacer at the seal. Be sure to not get it too tight -- maybe 1/8 gap/play (@ wheel and seal both). It'd keep the seal from walking out. The seal isn't tight at all -- able to push in-place with thumbs (sorta tells me it has or needs to breath/vent)... being plastic/fiberglass, as it warms up, would have a tendency to sweat. The flex in the housing allows the shaft to wobble, walking that seal right out.

@Clearanceman2 Жыл бұрын

I'd glue mine in with solar seal 900. Ha ha ha

@aaelsawy Жыл бұрын

How do you add grease back in it?

@donyboy73 3 жыл бұрын

I always shake my head when I see those plastic transmission! Great video!

@johnbelliveau4704 3 жыл бұрын

Way to go Don!! (Dave too)

@patthesoundguy 3 жыл бұрын

Especially those Murray snowblower transmissions...

@donyboy73 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnbelliveau4704 thanks

@dannyball2503 3 жыл бұрын

At Wastics Plastic Trans Inc, price is considered as well as quality and ease of service.

@joeord1 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnbelliveau4704 k

@keithakers308 3 жыл бұрын

The problem is the sideways wiggle allowed by the rs800. It allows the shaft to work the seal loose over time.I solved this problem by cutting two equal lengths of galvanized pipe and putting a washer up against the seal. It keeps everything right in the middle with no wiggle. Replaced seals 3 years ago and no problem since.

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

PVC pipe work also

@deborahabercrombie9461 Жыл бұрын

good idea

@Chickanic 3 жыл бұрын

I forgot to point out the "flex" of the transmission in the video, BUT watch the whole transaxle bend as I jack it up. Crazy!!!

@leongrubbs8492 3 жыл бұрын

Would it help to place a hose clamp on the axle snugged up to the new rubber oil seal to keep it in place longer? Just wondering.

@delseckora5327 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't use a metal hose clamp. I would use a zip tie to provide you with some peace of mind. The metal clamp will only trap dirt and other debris and this could cause premature seal damage.

@jeeperjeff70 3 жыл бұрын

As a mechanical engineer in the auto industry, I remember the fear when Ford Festivas went to 4 and Renault LeCars went to 3 lugs per wheel. So, with my 40 year old JD214 still sporting 5 lug bolts per wheel, I was enlightened in this video to see that modern riding mowers are using E-clips. It makes sense from a cost standpoint, but I haven’t purchased a mower in 20+ years. So, I didn’t know. Also I was interested to see the seal can push in by hand because I could not envision a seal driver (or deep socket) longer than the axle stub that would allow the seal to be “driven” in. As always, it was a great video that I’m sure helped people with modern mowers either save money or understand what they were paying their local mechanic/chickanic to do.

@jamesvincent8274 3 жыл бұрын

@@jeeperjeff70 since the grease has been leaking and shoes all of the old grease being whipped out or off of the axle but the chick failed to show any grease being added to replace the grease that was lost? If you do not add more grease the trans. Will be trashed and have to be replaced at a later time.

@jamesvincent8274 3 жыл бұрын

You also forgot to show more grease being added to bring the grease back up to a safe level also I am not impressed on how it is to easy the seal goes on the axle it is going to keep leaking and will have to repaired again.????????????

@jimfreeman8991 3 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your vids off and on for a while now and really enjoy them. I am really impressed by your straightforward presentation. Keep up the good work!

@jeffreysells6159 Жыл бұрын

Adding lubricant back in the transmission would be great information in the video. Great video still. Great information.

@dalemartin9948 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are very well done. Thanks for teaching us about lawn tractors.

@pauldietrich6790 3 жыл бұрын

I believe there is a spacer available that goes between the seal and the wheel. I'd have to look up the parts breakdown but I've seen those. If nothing else perhaps a piece of PVC that'll fit over it as well as a washer between the seal and the wheel to keep it in

@timothyconnecticut1910 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great bit of advice!

@cliffordbowman6777 2 жыл бұрын

If trans is plastic spacers should be pvc, it does work- whole world going to plastic and commie China crap

@ianbray3580 7 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same I wouldn’t put the wheel back on without a spacer to retain the seal in place and lube the seal inner before fitting or it will chew out real quick

@danielrobert7181 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, you make it all seem so easy. I guess this is what great teaching is all about. Bravo !

@peterzenner2020 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the instructional video. Simple maintenance like wheel seals, may seem intuitive for you--but it does make life easier when we see it being done.

@stevemoore8599 3 жыл бұрын

Have had more than my share of these come into the shop. Main problem other than the seals is grass collecting on top of these transmissions. Jams everything up. Also when changing the belts make sure you have the right belts. Have had several that the customers changed the belts on and they had the wrong belts.

@SPXNO 3 жыл бұрын

Love also your entertaining moderation and tone of voice, thank you so much 👍🙌

@bernhard8540 2 жыл бұрын

It's actually insane how much better my old 1975 wheelhorse is built compared to riding mower today haha I mean everything down to the manual transmission and the axles is so much better on my wheelhorse .. and husqvarna makes two types of riders. You need to be careful when buying them because they make a cheaper version- plastic trans and other cheap parts. And they make a very well built version with good parts and no cheap stuff but they look the same for the most part so you have to actually know what models are made which way.. or you can usually tell by price but that's not a guarantee :)

@fredflintstone6163 Жыл бұрын

Keep repairing the old one

@BaltimoreAndOhioRR Жыл бұрын

Do you know anything about the 1999 "Sabre by John Deere" lower-end riders? I bought a used one a couple years ago, and not sure if it's worth putting money into to keep it up, if it's just a really cheap type. I dont know much about riding mowers, and there's not much written about these. (so far, so good).

@ttommytom Жыл бұрын

I have a 99 Sears 16.5 Kohler 42", 6 speed. I want another 6 speed. Amazes me that they only sell autos or whatever they call them. What's the worst that can happen with a stick, pop the belt? I wont buy a new mower when the time comes. I'll keep fixing this one until the engine dies. Then I'll Frankenstein something. Has to be a stick. I might not have brakes but that just means I use a lower gear going down hills. Mine came without the clutch adjusted that gives you 'sort of brakes' with the clutch. I looked up a JD 100 and the screw was in the same place. So I sort of have brakes. Yay.

@samkaplitz9036 Жыл бұрын

Maybe a swim suit pictorial from Chickanic?

@laurelcoem9759 3 жыл бұрын

I just happened up on your channel by scrolling and I'm experiencing this very problem. My new replacement seals are supposed to be here today. Thanks for the video and the how to on replacing seals. I ordered two and I'm going to replace both even though only one blew out. I'm subscribed to your channel and look forward to more videos.

@sandracunningham2689 3 жыл бұрын

9times and the key was a great mention. Had one on a snowblower that had fallen out and noticed it. You are easy to follow instructions from.

@TCS86 2 жыл бұрын

Love my Ariens lawn tractor,push mower, & snowblower. Lasted longer than any other brand I’ve had.

@dantyler6907 Жыл бұрын

I'd put it up against Honda...

@mattdarbro4830 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! $11 for a pair for seals, great advice and guidance, and I just saved a lot of coin and aggravation. Your Awesome!

@davidmahoy4478 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, your videos help us with the maintenance of our mowers so much. I have learned so much just watching.

@Cards-In-The-Closet 3 жыл бұрын

I came to see what the issue was (thankfully, I don’t own one) but better yet, found out how to take of my back wheel that needs the tire replaced. I’m really learning a lot! Thanks, and I’m headed over to watch the other video and post the number! 😃

@dougberrett8094 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to see your channel is growing. I certainly find it worth watching. Keep up the good work! Surely you jest. Really, people are so dumb they see the key slot and don’t know a key goes in. They deserve to pay you to do it.

@whip-its_dad4239 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Ck , I would clean out the seal housing real good and use silicone on the outside of the seal to glue the seal in or its just going to work itself out again and it helps seal it . We did that on truck wheel bearing seals and it worked well . Thank you for the great and helpful videos .

@michaelmactavish4445 2 жыл бұрын

thats why kubotas has a solid heavy duty steel transmissions

@cliffordbowman6777 2 жыл бұрын

Sharp point punch and peen the area where seal goes, and use some seal adhesive it will work without worrying about seal coming backout

@brgracer100 Жыл бұрын

that why kabota cost three times what a husky does

@whip-its_dad4239 Жыл бұрын

@@brgracer100 I" Its just a lawn mower , not the space shuttle " like Tayrl fixes all says lol .

@randallmatthews7482 3 жыл бұрын

9 times. Thanks for all the info on everything small engines. It’s great and gives me more confidence on tackling some of these jobs.

@sandraduncan9866 10 ай бұрын

A parts replacement company sent me this video. She said it may be what I'm looking for. Your explained everything nicely except how and where to refill the oil and transmission fluid also what kind of oil and fluid to use. I'm 65 and have never mowed yard until last year. Bought my own mower, which is what you were working with. Great job. Thanks!

@gregmaxfield4405 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great how to video. Changing the seal is a straightforward process when you know how ! Love your work !!! 😊

@davidgoettel957 2 жыл бұрын

Caution! If you fail to put the key in the axle it will cause the brakes to not work as well The brake pedal locks up the transmission and without a key on the axle the wheel will turn even with the axle locked. The way she has shown to install the key is the best method as you are sure it is in place. Do not put the key on the axle first and then install the wheel as it is likely to push the key off the axle out the back and you will not notice it. Always spin the wheel after installing the wheel and key to make sure they are connected.

@MrJimmy-ox7fq Жыл бұрын

I just discovered these videos, and they are fantastic! Lots of good info. and the fact that this young lady is so charming is just the icing on the cake. Thank you and keep up the good work!

@daviddean3570 2 жыл бұрын

You said nipples 8 times and I'm 76 and you have already saved me money on my weed trimmers. I also own a 2019 Husqvarna so now I know what to look out for. Keep the video's coming, I love learning new stuff.

@Skip501 3 жыл бұрын

That reminds me of an 80’s Trans Am I restored. The rear axle leaked gear lube because the seal had spun and rounded out the housing to where a new seal could be pressed in easily with two fingers. Since I didn’t want to do the job twice, I made sure that the housing was absolutely, thoroughly degreased with brakeclean then epoxied the seal in place. Six years later, still no leaks.

@heymakerphd1982 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not only impressed, I'm amazed by your professionalism. No 'accidental' poses, no cute screech, no prob with 'nails'. Brava!

@sydecarnutz972 Жыл бұрын

Love your presentations! Thank you for an old guy maintaining his old LT1000 Craftsman tractor.

@kennethcarver9687 2 жыл бұрын

When I install seals,I always put grease on the backside of the seal, when I am tapping the seal in with a hammer or a seal driver,it does 2 things, lubes the lip of the seal and keeps the spring in place.I just stumbled upon your channel and I think it's great 👍, well done ✔

@ronnolan1958 3 жыл бұрын

Great information and so happy to see a female with so much talent, could congrats .

@rexshepherd826 3 жыл бұрын

That the sloppest seal I have ever seen. Most need tapped in a little at least. Great video

@brokenwrench1 Жыл бұрын

i love your videos.i am a retired small engine mechanic. a trick i did to prevent the seals from pushing out is to cut a short piece of 3/4 or 1 inch clear flexible hose then put another flat washer on the outside then put the wheel on. if it is a little too long it will collapse .this will hold the seal from coming out

@564paolo 2 жыл бұрын

Great show. You helped me so much that you'll never know !!! When I was growing up, my dad did not know how to use tools, but you showed me how

@daviddelle774 3 жыл бұрын

"Nipples" was used 8 times, "Nipple" was used once for a total of 9. Nice job on the videos. Love that you are here showing people that they don't have to rely on a shop that can take a week or more and cost $100 bucks or more in labor to do the simplest of backyard fixes. Thanks

@danksy7048 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing these videos they’re extremely helpful. I’m looking at buying my first riding lawnmower for residential use. I’m looking at spending between two and $3000. I’ve watched your videos about stamped decks and plastic and fiberglass transmissions and I’m hoping to avoid all of the problems that are attached with that. What are your suggestions for my first riding lawnmower?

@suzi_mai 11 ай бұрын

Buy an ex-mark or a scag. Expensive, but built like a tank. Will last many times longer than these cheapo models.

@seanwhyte8526 3 жыл бұрын

Hi from Ireland , i love your videos, i repair small engines and grass cutting tools as a hobby and for friends and i learn so much from you, your make it look so easy , i think u said Nipples 9 times in the video. Keep your cool videos coming and have a great day .

@wayne1959 Жыл бұрын

I'm an old guy. I got to 3 nipples then had heart palpitations and had to quit..Love your work and even over here in Oz i look forward to your new releases. thankyou.

@marlinezell639 3 жыл бұрын

Have you thought about adding a spacer in between the seal and the wheel to help keep the seal from coming back out again? Wouldn't hurt to give it a shot.

@Chickanic 3 жыл бұрын

No it wouldn't hurt. This was a drastic case and usually the seal will seat better. I hope when people see this video and become aware of the issue they will try whatever they can. I just can't show in my videos ways to "rig" things even if it needs it. Not to say I don't do things just like that with my own equipment. ;-)

@peacetojerusalem553 3 жыл бұрын

Nine times said but mostly, thanks for your show.

@5thg5 3 жыл бұрын

YOU ARE A BLAST!!! Working small engines!!!! LOVE IT!!!!

@edhenry5422 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done and even give the part number. I was going to trailer the lawn tractor to the shop when you show how easy to replace rear wheel seal. I ordered the parts and will fix as soon as they come.....thanks Ed

@robertsmith3265 2 жыл бұрын

Great video how do you put oil back into the transmission and what kind is it?

@tomdillard9558 3 жыл бұрын

a lot of times a seal will blow out because the vent on the gearbox is clogged and won't allow pressure to escape when the oil and air in the gearbox gets hot and expands. I've seen it happen on a couple of trucks I've owned. The pinion shaft seal on the axle got clogged with mud and the seal blew out. I don't think it happens all at once but every time the oil gets hot it moves it a little bit and eventually it pushes it out enough to cause a leak.

@hochhaul Жыл бұрын

In this case the seals pop out because the design is junk and the shaft wiggles side to side, working the seal out of place. M

@kennethconnelly7008 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew they made a plastic transmission. Wow I have been away. Keep it coming . I like watching your videos.

@bernddreisbach1269 3 жыл бұрын

I think i have heard "nippels " 9 times! Great videos who helps out some people! Thank you!👍🏻👍🏻

@garymucher9590 3 жыл бұрын

I can easily see why the "seal" comes out. Absolutely nothing is holding it in place. If that is their design, they are looking for service repairs. I would total clean the housing to bare material with no oil or grease and coat the new seal, on the outer diameter, with some type Loctite and allow it to dry/cure before moving the mower. Odd they didn't have a "C" clip groove with a "C" clip installed to hold the seal in place. JMHO

@roryvonbrutt7302 3 жыл бұрын

Gary mucher.... ikr absolutely ridiculous what a bunch of bull ! ! !

@totallyjonesin 3 жыл бұрын

Saved me some typing. Clean and dry then a coat of Ultra Blue. Any seal you can pop in that easy is going pop right back out.

@stevanrose7439 3 жыл бұрын

I changed my seals 🦭 just the other day and then mowed my grass. And went to put the mower away after cleaning and checked the seal and pulled my hand back covered with grease. I’m gonna take it apart and clean it up and try some kind of sealer on the seal

@mikewarren9850 3 жыл бұрын

I liked your video, however, when you press the new seal into place, it went in way to easy. What I have done in the past on similar unit, I used gasket silicone and put on the outer flange of the seal. Once seal is installed, let it overnight so the silicone sets up. That has usually kept the seal from popping out again. We just need to remember, the manufacturer want to either sell customers a new transmission or a whole new lawn tractor. Raise the prices and build them cheaper!

@mikeperrigin4392 3 жыл бұрын

The word Nipples was used 9 times great videos !!! Like how you take your time to explain every thing you do real easy to understand. Can you do some zero turn videos on how to change hydraulic fluid and filter the ins and outs of doing it thanks !!! Have a great weekend!!

@josephmartinez2035 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being the light under the shade tree God bless you and be encouraged.

@Thomas-ul3uy 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen some with spacers behind wheels that prevent the seal from walking out of the case onto the shaft. Maybe the owner had tire off and didn't put spacer back on.

@intrepid5684 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chickanic, love the channel. You refer to the transmission as being made of fiberglass. It's most likely a glass filled injection molded compound. It consists of tiny glass fibers mixed into a molten compound which is injected into a mold. Regardless, it should be able to be molded with tolerances that would retain the seal better. It shouldn't just come out of the housing like that. Thanks for bringing this up. I never knew they were making these housings with this process and material. I think it has potential, it just needs refinement. Keep up the good work.

@landonedwards7504 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I used to be in plastics compounding. If the housing is made to automotive standards (and it probably isn't), the "fiberglass" could be glass-filled nylon 6 polymer. That's commonly used for under-the-hood applications because it takes a lot of heat and resists expansion/deforming. (Nylon 6 melts around 420-450 degrees). It also has some wear/durability traits. So the loose fit of the seal is likely more of a molding tolerance issue than heat or wear and tear. The housing is probably made to allow for replacement with no tools - another way of saying with no acceptable level of quality. Once again, it's true - you get what you pay for. Unlike with an automobile, where components aren't allowed to just fall apart (unless it's GM in the 1980s & 90s).

@christejcek8623 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the tip on the little pin......I found it on the garage floor where I rolled my tyre to the car after getting a puncture. You just saved me hours and a lot of money. Merry Christmas.

@noelbruce5868 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Have learned a lot and saved some money! Thank you so much!

@jeffmonroe9766 3 жыл бұрын

Plastic transmission? How long before cars have them? Another great video!!!

@claysingletary9059 3 жыл бұрын

They used this transmission mainly because of the speed is what one of the engineers told me he said marketing pushes alot of these things through without reliabil testing

@andrewslagle1974 3 жыл бұрын

@@claysingletary9059 as an engineer i will tell you, its the bean counters any thing to save money!

@kenjohnson7214 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of cars have CVT transmissions that are pretty much disposable.

@dbe5033 3 жыл бұрын

What box stores mowers should we be looking at to avoid this?

@willbatzel6305 2 жыл бұрын

you're doing a wonderful job with your vids,thank you so much never knew of plastic crap before but they making everything out of it now, you mentioned 8 1/2chests (9 nipples) in the blade video,please keep up the good work thanks again

@David-yh5po 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video with us. I made the massive mistake of buying that same brand of lawnmower.

@erniehenshaw4161 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like that new seal doesn"t fit very tight!

@jameshurst2764 Жыл бұрын

I work for a garden service in Paarl, South Africa and we use a Husqvarna ride on mower regularly thanks for the great advice it really helps with maintenance of our machines

@garyalford9394 3 жыл бұрын

They need to make a seal holder plate that could be bolted to the trans and frame axle mount! to keep the seal in !

@geralddarnall7507 3 жыл бұрын

I noted Nine (9) instances of NIPPLES or NIPPLE. You do have a very simple and easy to follow explanation style. You keep goin' girl!!

@delbertfarnsworth6684 3 жыл бұрын

So glad i own a wheelhorse 315 -8 about 21 years old all steel is a great 🚜 in the 21 years the only thing I've replaced is the eletric pto for mower deck.

@charless.crawford981 3 жыл бұрын

where do you check the transmission for level

@SHSPVR 3 жыл бұрын

You don't it is grease inside these transmission

@catdriver1527 3 жыл бұрын

if you smear some silicone on the outside of the seal do you think it would hold itself in the housing better?...that looked like a very loose fit if you can just push it in that easy.

@claysingletary9059 3 жыл бұрын

Yes if you use gray or black RTV on the outside of seal it will hold it in place and you wont have anymore trouble I've done it many times on these and also another issue to watch out for is to keep the top of that transmission clean from debris if it builds up it will start to hang up the forward/reverse pedal

@peterzenner2020 3 жыл бұрын

I thought that same thing. So we must be smart.

@kevinblackmon6990 2 жыл бұрын

@@claysingletary9059 just had that happen. Thought she was gone. Lol. Had no idea the tranny was plastic. Hope mine last a long time. Who knows.

@dorothyhamm5119 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. My name is Dorothy. I watch every video I can of your tutorials. You said the word niple 9 times in the video about changing the blade and spindle. Keep on making your videos.

@richardanderson6874 3 жыл бұрын

I am not entering the contest, but I did join the channel. You are a fantastic instructor! Great job.

@williamfoos5854 Жыл бұрын

I know I'm late to the chat. However, after replacing the seals, how do you replace the oil/ grease in the transmission?

@robertmailhos8159 3 жыл бұрын

That's why it better to keep the older classic lawn tractor ,s also.garden tractor,s great job there Young Lady on what to look for in the transmission on the mower,/. garden tractor you said nipples 9 times lol 😜

@kenthawkins2418 3 жыл бұрын

Man, you ain't lying...I enjoyed the video, but after watching it, I'm that much more gratefull to have my old. IH Cub Cadet!

@buck644 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Husqvarna rider. I fixed my seals and added a homemade seal pop out preventer. I used 2 large washers that just fit the size of the axle. The inner one is the same size as the seal the inner one is a little smaller. Then I cut a piece of pvc pipe wide enough to take up the space between the wheel and the seal but narrow enough it doesn’t rub. Maybe 1/16” clearance. 2 years later seals are still in place. I have found the bouncing and flex is what makes the seal pop out. This spacer prevents the seal from popping out.

@JimFinlayson 3 жыл бұрын

Nine. Appreciate the small engine repair assistance. Carbon’d up spark arrestor power loss on Stihl is worth its weight in gold.

@trevhullett116 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, we run a small engine repair shop in the county of Suffolk, England, across the pond. We love your channel and tutorials, would love to hear from you, just do not know how to correspond, maybe you could help, from Trev and Jan Hullett garden machinery, Suffolk, England. God bless America.

@TheCrittercam001 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Trev and Jan from Ohio USA♥

@lawnmowerman4040 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Kentucky God Bless

@trevhullett116 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying Hi. Great to hear from you guys from across the pond, Trev & Jan.@@TheCrittercam001

@trevhullett116 3 жыл бұрын

So great to hear from you guys also, thanks for your reply, Trev & Jan.@@lawnmowerman4040

@TheCrittercam001 3 жыл бұрын

@@trevhullett116 it's easy to be friendly ♥

@don7406 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering how you replace the lost gear lube that came out of that transmission. Great video and thanks for sharing.

@gregtallguy2248 3 жыл бұрын

Gt (General Transmission) tech note says no need for lubrication. The grease is only to quiet the nylon gears.

@denniskeppel7968 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I just can't believe they use plastic/fiberglass transmissions! Nylon gears? Seals on axles not a tight fit? Axle shafts that bend up n down? Seems like it won't last very.long!

@daviddelle774 3 жыл бұрын

@@denniskeppel7968 Won't last long. That's the point.

@dysfunctionx Жыл бұрын

There was a bulletin from GT about this. Remove tranny, remove brake lever and bypass lever. Under the bypass lever is an opening to inject grease. No other way afaik.

@forthekozofhelpingothers 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Love to watch your videos. Videos are very informative and not rushed so others can follow easily to complete their repairs. I counted 9 times you stated nipples..

@richardpressman7901 3 жыл бұрын

Just used your video to fix my trimmer head. Thanks!!

@saltyscorpion2151 3 жыл бұрын

How about a video that shows the best way to change the "lifetime" oil in a sealed transmission. My Kubota T1760 has a sealed transmission and lifetime fluid. IMO there is no such thing as lifetime fluid. All oils break down from heat, dirt and age. I've had this mower for 23 year and it is still going strong, cutting 3 acres over rough terain once a week.

@MrWirebrain 2 жыл бұрын

I had a hard time believing those seals did not have some kind of retainer on them. So I went out and looked at my Husqvarna and there is a large washer on the face of those seals and a spacer that faces the washer against the wheel. So it looks like you’re missing parts. That seal should never be expected to stay in place without a retainer.

@deborahabercrombie9461 Жыл бұрын

no there is no washer that holds the seal in i just did one today but adding a pcv pipe may be a good idea i may try it

@boblarson22 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about that too. Like the new seal went in too easily. It could slide right out.

@wbrown960 9 ай бұрын

😊if. You fir a metal.cap over the

@JOEZEP54 3 жыл бұрын

A little late to the party but congratulations on your channels growth. Plastic carbs, although I find these easy to work on, plastic in the engine, Now plastid transmissions, no extra (A) for Husqvarna. Should take the 2 As out. Stay well, Joe Z

@gritsteel3225 2 жыл бұрын

This has become my favourite channel. Thankyou.

@TerminusHostilia 3 жыл бұрын

It seems the "flex" in the plastic case forces the seal to grab the metal axle and walk itself out over time. I added a flush circlip to each side of mine and it's held perfect for years now. Poor original design.

@Gideon_Judges6 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have to cut a groove in the axle to keep it from sliding? Do you know what size circlip? Lastly, is ther a zerk fitting to add grease back into this trans?

@TerminusHostilia 2 жыл бұрын

@@Gideon_Judges6 Don't remember seeing a zerk fitting anywhere but I'm thinking I did have to dremel some slots for the circlips to catch on. For sizing I always use a digital slide caliper.

@GrassHopper111607 3 жыл бұрын

9 times on the nipples. Seems odd since most of the time they are in pairs. Love the videos and keep them coming and congratulations on hitting 22350 subscribers.

@davidvines6498 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought an Ariens lawn tractor, 6 years old with a new transmission for $50. The 19hp Briggs has the back of the block missing. But I bought it for the new tires and battery that are on it.

@WilliamsonRidge 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the helpful tips and congrats on 20k I see now over 26k that’s awesome! I heard the nip 9 times.

@williamh2032 Жыл бұрын

As easy as that seal went in, it will never hold.

@magicthewoodchopper4209 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are great 👍and i digging the southern twang u got going on and the knowledge u are sharing.

@thomasmoje5926 Жыл бұрын

When I was shopping for a new lawn tractor years ago, bought a Husqvarna with a 54" deck and Kohler 27 hp engine back in 2005. Owned that machine until 2019 it never gave me a bit of trouble of course I maintained it best I could changed oil regularly and serviced the mowing deck every year: cleaned the deck and painted the underside every year and I pulled the spindles and lubed them every year. Gave that machine to my daughter and it still gives good service. Bought another Husqvarna rider in 2019 with 54" deck and Kohler 26 hp engine. That one has a heavy duty fabricated deck (as opposed to a pressed steel deck) so far having good luck with it one thing that disturbs me though is I heard the spindle bearings are pressed in cartridge bearings so I'm not sure I'm getting grease to them even though I lube them through the zerk fittings every season. No oil or grease leaks anywhere yet but I'm keeping an eye on them. Good info in these videos.

@haneyoakie14 3 жыл бұрын

9 is the spoken number, not counting the printed titles and headers. Very cool info. I do small engines as a hobby, so I stay way from riders (no good way to get them here, and don't really want to haul tools to do housecalls), but this is good info to have when advising friends about what they are buying when they ask. And they always ask. The blade video was helpful also. You explained it way better (way more better, as we would say in Michigan), so I can better explain it to my customers. Thanks again.

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@Billster1955 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I can't believe how cheap the trans is made. Thanks so much.

@gimmesomesugar 2 жыл бұрын

If you maintain these mowers and baby them they will last quite a long time. Thanks for the video!

@ericportschy1853 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much...I learn so much from the videos.

@antoniodilorenzo9813 10 ай бұрын

Hi my name is Tony and I think you said the word "NIPPLE" 9 times. I love all of your videos! Keep making them. You are helping lots of people to save money.

@dosman01302 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't beleive when I saw my first plastic transmission. I replaced the drive belt for him the wide one. Noticed the trans had a big crack and it was wide! Told him not to pull anything behind that machine. He got rid of it pretty quickly!

@henryparrott2447 Жыл бұрын

Great show once again God richly bless young lady

@kelvinbridglal4879 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, very detailed on seal replacement. Thanks, watching from Trinidad

@ronrobertson9680 2 жыл бұрын

9 times thank you learned something new I work on lawnmowers as a hobby.

@mrspock2al 3 жыл бұрын

Good video... I think you just demonstrated what to avoid when shopping for "big box store" mowers. So how much did the manufacturer save with plastic parts - 5 bucks? I've always purchased my mowers from a John Deere dealer and never had transmission problems.

@johnphillips4342 2 жыл бұрын

Agree, I have owned 2 JD lawn tractors from dealers and have never had a leak problem with the transmission. The only issue I've had was the aluminum alloy pulley that sits atop the hardened steel drive shift gets rounded out and loses the ability to grip the drive shift causing loss of propulsion. Otherwise my 22 year old mower works great. The stuff from the big box stores is overpriced junk, can't believe JD allows their name to be on them.

@allenbuck5589 Жыл бұрын

Your sharp. Just bought a new rider I’m paying attention to your videos. Thank from. Sc.

@benjurqunov Жыл бұрын

I’ve got that transaxel on a Huskvarna built Craftsman. So far so good. The thing has 400+ hours driving up & down my hillside acre. Said that, Its getting a bit sticky shifting from F to R. At end of this season, I’ll hoist it up and see what I can do. Btw, As far as flexing housing, internally its spur gears to final drive are somewhat radiused to accomodate its housing flex. I think its a decent gearbox, just has shortcomings with its exposed shifting linkages and no retention for output seals.