Ah someone who actually fixes stuff as apose to replacing parts. That's why I liked and subscribe to your channel. Nice repair.

So glad you did this project and not me. Great diagnosis and repair. Glad you put it on its lid and showed us the complete how to do. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thanks for the video's

Not sure what I would have done before, but thanks to you, I know what to do now! Happy Holidays, Home Garage. As always, Thank you for your time.

Great video, that was pretty creative how you fixed the self-propelled gearbox, nice work!

I have a 2003 Lawn boy 6.5 hp silver series, bought it new . This is my 20 th year using it. Love the self propelled and now that I'm soon 70, it really helps, always has lol. It takes me 1 hr to mow. .people ask me when I'm getting a rider, I say when I get old , some of my young neighbors ride, I could mow their lawns in 35 minutes or less.

I just finished watching all of your videos. Keep up the great content and Merry Christmas.

Great video. I had the same problem with a Deere mower several years ago. That mower has only one drive wheel. I ended up removing the drive gear and turning it into a straight push mower. But I saved the gear and I think I'll take a shot at fixing it. Thanks!

Great fix mate, the melting the plastic around the pin brilliance. Cheers and seasons greetings.

Great repair idea, I never would’ve thought of that! I probably would’ve found a small screw and a lock nut to replace the pin or used JB Weld to epoxy it in place but the way you did it totally makes sense and is permanent.

You did a great job, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

@ Home Garage,Merry Christmas again! Love your videos!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year , Enjoy the holidays . Looking forward to next years videos .

Good thi g you got the self propelled feature fixed, i think most mowers these days have the self propped, it is what attracts the buyer. Have a great Christmas my friend.

Plastic welding comes in handy at times. Good repair. Happy New Year!

I would of done the same thing you did. Epic repair. I alway learn something new from you. You rock. Happy Holidays to you and your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Merry Christmas from Australia 🎄🇦🇺

Hi home garage I commented on your video a few weeks ago about my uncles trimmer I finally got them today they are Shitl 54 rc and 45c they need a tuneup the carburetor on both of them are done and bought a tune up kit for them. I put gas in them and both run great and very good compression, so hopefully the carburetor comes in this week to fix then up! 😁

This was a very interesting and very likely effective fix. It's too bad that the gearbox internals failed the way they did. If I had that situation, I would probably use something I happen to have - "Polyvance Airless Plastic Welder". One time, I had a Briggs Max engine (top mounted plastic fuel tank), and the tank was leaking at the bottom. I tried fixing it by melting the plastic, but it did not work. The so-called plastic welder is like an adjustable temperature soldering gun with specialized tips, and rods of different types of plastic. If you get good at it, you can do decent repairs to various types of plastic (car bumper skins, also). It wouldn't be worth buying it just for this single repair, but if you come across broken plastic a lot, it's something to consider.

I save parts from junk mowers and would have looked for a replacement gear box, you did a great job and lets hope your fix last for years.

Great repair! Great video!

Great repair. 👍 almost good as new the self propelled

Impressive work!

I would do what you did and fix it. Things that don’t work as they’re supposed to bug me. I really like your soldering iron trick! I probably would have drilled some holes through the gear and secured the pin with wire. Your idea is much better.

Very interesting! Love my LawnBoy!!! Just put a new belt on mine and it’s raring to go!!!

Great Ideal and job on the repair. If it was my mower I would of tried to fix it. I'LL give you a handy tip for removing rtv. Use the Pro Goof Off it comes in a metal squirt can I buy it at Lowes it will soften the rtv and makes it easier to get off the surface. Merry Christmas! God Bless!!

Happy Holidays !

I hope you had a nice Christmas

Well done!

One thing to keep in consideration for the next time you have something similar to this, drill a larger hole through everything that's just big enough to clean everything up and get them true'd up, then buy a drill bit that's about a .002" oversized press fit or whatever the original oversized press fit is on the undamaged other side, cut the shank off of the bit to the right length and put a little bevel on both ends like the stock pins have. You can buy what's called "indexable" drill bits that come in .001" increments, cutting the shanks off and using them to repair/replace little pins that wind up lost and damaged like the one's that a float pivot on is a handy fix, especially if you have a local hardware store that has them in stock.

I'm betting this repair is in my future. Only the right wheel on my Lawn Boy is powered. The left freewheels. After I check and see if the shaft is spinning I'll have to look inside the gearbox.

Depending on how my budget is I might of bought another mower however I might of tried and repair the gears with some super glue and some plastic weld. It seems like the mower have some life in it still to see some more seasons. Thanks for sharing the video bro.

Great video really informative

Perfect repair, yeah you should have sealed the other side but it is what it is.

Well done

Crazy repair. In my case I would have fixed it since I'm already there.

The best feeling come from fixing it right. Doing it half ways would only make me obsess about how it's not right. Now. if it's my neighbor's mower . . . I'm sure to tell him that one wheel drive is good enough to get the job done. Then snicker to myself knowing his shame.

Nice repair. I would have removed the engine off the deck, it’s only three bolts. Good repair job. Very ingenious!

Yes I have a Kohler powered lawn boy self-propelled and the self-propellable not engage I was just wondering.. Thanx Thomas

6:04 there are many like it but this one is mine. Without me, my mower is useless, without my mower, I am useless.

I have never had this exact problem. Usually it's the wheel gear being stripped or if both wheels don't turn I figure the transmission is bad. I probably wouldn't spend 4 hours on a flip but now if I run across this problem I know what to check and how to fix it.

yep i would done a bypass for sure no problem and not only is a better option but examining all the parts in the process is also a good viewing of common sense too etc.

Interesting. The plastic welding was a great idea.

No idea on how to fix on but if it happens, I'd have to give it a shot. With this and other videos you have to try. 80 bucks for another, I'd put that away for a new machine.

Hey home garage nice fix !!! My self propelled stoped working the transmission rotates on the axle and throws the belt any ideas on a fix?

Thanks

Does anyone know what size pin it needs for a front wheel? My front left wheel fell off while mowing and I lost the parts in the yard 🙃

Home Garage i gotta old lawn boy i will trade with for that lawn boy

Question, I have the same model lawn mower, can you tell me which spark plug I need and the spark plug socket to use to remove the old one. Thanks.

Good video (narrative, editing, etc.). Considering buying the same mower. Borrowed it from the seller to use as a back-up as my Toro was in for service. Would like to have the Lawn Boy as a permanent back-up. Good to know how the transmission goes together, and what the weak points are. Currently, it won't run when warmed up. Count to 500, have lunch, and it starts, and runs fine again. Maybe the coil. He's going to look at it before I make a decision. Any idea what vintage this mower is? Early 2000s? What is the exact model? Thanks.

Any other recommendations on tools ...angled pliers....or split ring pliers......do you ever replace bolts or keep bolts on hand if they are too rusted?.....Bought a new drive gearbox if possible ....what do you consider too much time or cost....2 hours 1 hour ...35% pr 50% of average used value?

Merry Christmas everyone

I commend you. I would have just trashed mower and purchased a new one. I like to tinker but only so much. If you had to do again would you repair, bypass, or replace?

It’s a question of time. If you have spare time and enjoy fixing things it’s a nice little project. Not feasible for cost effective customer service. Your own project it’s fine and might could sell mower for a fair price. They basically make a lot of newer stuff as throw away so people buy another mower.

I'm excited for the next video, will you be posting tomorrow? I'll be there. 😃

Weird. toro used that deck for the 36v e-cycler

Hey what gear oil did you use for this mower, i got a issue where the right wheel skips and locks up only while its deactivated, gonna check it out once i get my square bits but wondered what gear lube you used and is that rtv?

That is really strange that that trans cover says "General Transmission" on it. That is usually used on MTD mowers as Toro always had their own transmissions. I wonder if someone hacked up a trans to fit that mower. Toro's use a solid axle not a 2 piece like that one.

what state you live? if you in Massachusetts i can donate some new projects let me know. Great videos no gimmick strait to problem and fix.

Because I want things to work as they should I would’ve done what you did it’s just better that way

How often do you have to change the oil in the transmission?

The mower I'm repairing, neither of the wheels spin when I try to engage the self propel. And the I can't push the mower cause the wheels lock up. Is it possible it could be the belt?

Removal of the gear is an easy fix, but easy fixes takes the fun away. In Australia to replace cost on a Victa is over $200, hence the bypass method. I enjoyed watching the repair, for now it’s holding, if it fails I’m sure the bypass method would be that perfect fix. What gear oil did you use for the gearbox? That oil was strange being so brown any thoughts? Debating Question Mower Oil vs Car engine oil even at the same number say 10-30?

Whats the sealant and oil?

I would have replaced the pins with roll pins then sealed it like you did.

It's really too bad you can't just buy the parts you need to make repairs instead of being forced to buy a complete transmission. Ah, the almighty $$ rules. Great repair job and excellent video.

I'll keep this repair in mind if something Plastiky ever breaks on me.

though that repair looks neat but the downside is the plastic would just fall apart again at a certain point.

it might look permanent but plastic gears? that wouls get damaged again sometime.

I had a nice Christmas I had a Amazon Gift Card

Could you maybe 3-D print those gears? Great video 👍

... what could be the issue with this

I would have just taken the drive gears out and use it as a regular push mower

This is a common problem

if you're still having problem with it, make some 3d printed gears and replace the old ones.

I'm surprised you did all that. Seems you like Lawn-Boys. It would've been easier to just pack with grease and move on.

I swear I've seen this same gearbox get fixed, did you upload the wrong file?

No bypass the self drive.

as for me i would just bash the drive gear to free it.

:)

I would have taken the drive gear out. It is a light mower and shouldn't be too hard to push.

I would of done exactly what you done. No such thing as wasted time while working on your own equipment,at least not in my books.

All that sealent ugh 😫

Here in the hills I need both drive wheels so I'd fixed it like you did. Then do something else when or IF it broke again. Good job and BLESSINGS!