John Deere D105 won’t move!!!

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John Deere D105 won’t move!!!

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Күн бұрын

This is a quick explanation to a John Deere D105 transmission problem. My mower suddenly stopped moving during operation. The engine was running but depressing the pedal, nothing happened. Turned out that a small washer on top of a pulley in the transmission system failed. I could not find many resources on how to fix this problem so I decided to make my own to try and save some people from major headaches and fees. I’m not a licensed mechanic of ANY sort and your decision to follow this “fix” is your own liability in the end. If I could go back in time and purchase a different mower I would have.
PLEASE READ BELOW FOR A FEW MORE STEPS/TIPS!!!
Sorry guys but I missed a few points in my video. If you have any confusion send me a message or leave a comment.
-When you begin to drop the transmission there is also a small electrical box/wire setup that comes out from the frame to the transmission assembly on the passenger side of the mower. This box can (and should) be detached by depressing it from the backside of the box.
-Once you have loosened the transmission bolt mounts you must start disconnecting the drive belt (which goes above the transmission belt). To do this there is a small guide post that keeps the belt in the pulley track. The post is on the passenger side and hardly visible from underneath. Use an 8 (or 10mm?) socket to remove the bolt that holds the guide into the transmission assembly. If the belt is tight you can engage the parking brake and it will give the belt some slack.
-When reassembling the transmission to the frame, lift the transmission about half way up and then set your belt back in the pulley track with the v side to the inside of track. Again use the brake to give it some slack. Once it’s in the track you can put the guide post back in and release the parking brake. If you don’t put the post in at this time you won’t have much working space when the transmission is back in its top spot.
-When you depress the spring to reinstall the washer assembly I’d highly recommend wearing some goggles. The more lighting you have to do this, the better. I found it easiest to use my strong hand to depress the spring and I used a long torque screw bit to start the threads on the screw. Once I was sure it had caught I cautiously removed my hand as slowly as I could then promptly tightened it by holding the pulley in place and tightening the screw with a small wrench. Take care not to cross threat it!
Hopefully this will clear up some points and help some people.

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@angelgrro 4 жыл бұрын

148 hrs also I did get it in without dropping the deck, I removed the back tire removed the spring, compressed the spring using zip ties larger ones at first to get started once I had it compressed I used the smallest ones I had and placed them in a cross pattern. Put the spring back on the rod places the washer and screw back on tightened it about half way clipped the zipties then tighten the rest of the way hope this helps.

@Araegrab 24 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this!

@markstiverson490 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video and all those who commented. I was able to fix mine without disassembly. However I was missing the washer and screw. The screw can be purchased at Home Depot for less than a dollar. The screw is m4x16 as identified. I ended up using a m4x20 because of the extra washers I used. For the washer I used a metal cap. Also bought two washers at Home Depot. They are called fender washers with the smallest hole but would fit in the metal cap and one larger one on the other side of the metal cap. After compressing the spring with a Vice and using zip ties to hold it, I put it over the spindle and tightened it down. Then, snipped the zip ties. So far so good.

@2eus54 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!!

@SlayinFoolz Жыл бұрын

4 year old video came in handy today! Appreciate it! This was my exact problem and at 110 hours!

@3213_holsters Жыл бұрын

Crazy that it’s helped so many people!

@ryanhunt677 Жыл бұрын

Same crap. 100 hrs. Found the washer on the ground. Screw who knows. I've found 2 videos on this fix. I'll try to combine the two. The other guy didn't drop the trans i don't think

@pennybalanky5757 20 күн бұрын

@@ryanhunt677good luck

@ryanhunt677 20 күн бұрын

@@pennybalanky5757 I've had to fix it like 3x so far. Don't have to drop trans though. I'm just not securing the replacement cap and screw on well enough. Going to threadlock and glue it this time

@TeresaCarbomb 3 жыл бұрын

This just happened to my husband's D105 at 156 hours. He was in the street turning around when it locked up! He's fixing the washer now. Thank you for this video!! 🙌

@LouisEmery 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. The comments for an alternative way to compress the spring was very useful, but you are the one who invited people to give alternatives. For that, thanks.

@marktaylorp Ай бұрын

I did some preventative action and put dab of glue on screw so it would not loosen and pop off with washer worked great no problems love my mower

@jakesaround 4 ай бұрын

Great video for anybody new to this issue I just want to mention that it is a free repair at any licensed John Deere repair shop. Save yourself the hassle and call them. My John Deere shop came and picked my mower up and returned it for free as well. Thanks.

@3213_holsters 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Unfortunately I think the willingness to do the repair really depends on the customer service attitude of local dealers. Mine was out of the warranty period and nobody was willing to help.

@pennybalanky5757 20 күн бұрын

What??!!! I can’t believe it I had dealer come and get mine charged$300 for transport and $3000 to repair in Maryville Tennessee!!!

@pennybalanky5757 20 күн бұрын

Where do you live there must be good people living there!!!

@lone_tree_01 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea dropping the deck ad putting jack stands underneath. It's a pain trying to prop them mowers up. Thank you for making this video.

@3213_holsters 2 жыл бұрын

There’s definitely very little working room

@onlineoffgrid 6 жыл бұрын

Self same issue with my JD- D105 washer came lose / off earlier this morning whilst cutting our grass Now repaired many thanks to this video 👍👍

@3213_holsters 6 жыл бұрын

delineator I’m glad this came in handy!

@BunsterBunBun 5 жыл бұрын

omg! thank you thank you thank you!!!!! My mower quit moving yesterday and all I found was a silver dollar size washer with a hole in it and we had no idea where it went or why etc...after much swearing my husband dropped the trans and and did what you suggested..got it all together ( without dropping the deck) and it still wouldn't move..after almost tearing it apart again we found the little square bar that goes in the wheel..it must have fallen out as we pushed the tire on..yay! everything works again..thank you so very very much!

@3213_holsters 5 жыл бұрын

Cheryl Brown I’m glad it’s helped this many people so far. I felt helpless when mine fell apart and I couldn’t find any resources.

@BunsterBunBun 5 жыл бұрын

it just broke again:(

@BunsterBunBun 5 жыл бұрын

I just called and they are coming to get it and fix it free of charge..its called " an improvement recall" :)

@3213_holsters 5 жыл бұрын

Cheryl Brown that’s awesome! I’m curious what they’ll do to remedy the problem. I sold my mower for parts and got a bigger lawn tractor recently. Did you call your local dealership/service station or John Deere? My local dealership sounded like they could have cared less.

@Ajn1382 6 жыл бұрын

You sir are a legend. Ours has just done the same thing at would you believe it 102 hours... My husband and I tried together in vain to get the screw back in, ours had just worked it’s way loose, not broken. Have just showed him this and given him the bad news that he needs to take off more than the deck.

@3213_holsters 6 жыл бұрын

Anna tell him to try compressing the spring in a vice and then holding it with wire. Once he gets the screw and washer in place and threaded he can cut the wire off. It’s worked for some other people.

@RodSwansmad 8 ай бұрын

Nothing like KZfaq to get you out of trouble! My actual spring snap were the cup washer goes over, my mower is at 169 hrs. I can’t see if the screw is in place, the broken spring was on the ground and cup washer resting on the deck. I’ll do your trick with a washer on top fingers crossed and hope the screw is there (Nov 2023) I was able to get a close up photo of the screw, it’s a star socket, grrrrr, not a Allen Key

@3213_holsters 8 ай бұрын

Hopefully it helps. And you’re correct they’re torx heads.

@josephking6950 Жыл бұрын

my issue as well - around 115 hours - popped off while running and stopped cold. found piece that broke off that matches what you have in your hand. thanks for the video!

@pennybalanky5757 20 күн бұрын

How did you move it mine won’t even roll??

@spyderbender 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same symptoms as you. My problem was that the belt jumped the front drive pulley. And I am happy to report that this janky setup was phased our by John Deere, and my mower does not use it.

@Shax2lex 4 жыл бұрын

I compressed the spring with a vise and then zip tied two side of it. That kept the spring compressed until I could get two washers over the spring and screwed in.

@miguelcastroman4108 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I am trying to do. Glad to hear it worked

@JonathanJacobs 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This saved me $$$ and time. Just bought a JD E150 - the drive belt has already jumped off the transmission - and your video showed me how to get access to fix this much more quickly. And yes - the design of the e150 is not any better than your D series. I’m not all that impressed - (the cutting deck belt broke after 1 use... and now the drive belt jumped off the pulleys. - bad design / too much of the hardware is exposed to the ground.

@3213_holsters 4 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Jacobs glad to hear it’s still saving others!

@jimclark8593 5 жыл бұрын

OMG is right. I would have never known where to look on the mower for what was causing the problem. Saw the spring, didn’t notice that there was something missing from it. Found your post then it all came together, I also fount the cap washer under the mower. Tried something a little different on the repair. I do cabinet making as a hobby. So I took a wood clamp and compressed the spring, tied it closed with some nylon string. Placed it on the spindle with the cap washer as well as a new washer and screw. Tightened the screw, cut the nylon string and I was done. Never even removed the deck or the rear tire. COULD HAVE NEVER DONE IT WITHOUT YOUR HELP!!!

@3213_holsters 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you Jim. A few other people have done what you did with success. That spring is under a lot of pressure so compressing it in that fashion really helps whether the transmission is dropped or not.

@petermundt5675 6 жыл бұрын

I just fixed it! I pre-compressed the spring in a vise with wire and put it back together and cut the wire. Worked out! Less work!

@3213_holsters 6 жыл бұрын

peter mundt that’s a great idea! That spring can be hard to manage!

@BunsterBunBun 5 жыл бұрын

we did that and then it wouldn't fit over the spindle :(

@josephfiorenzo1268 5 жыл бұрын

I was think nylon zip ties might work too.

@jamesstauffiger7068 5 жыл бұрын

After a trip to O'Reillly's to talk to the shop guy, the zip tie deal was suggested and worked perfectly. I guess i should have read the comments before the trip. Anyway, I learned something new and I passed it on to some friends. Kudo's to O'Reilly!

@TheNearsightedGamer 5 жыл бұрын

Can explain it?

@blakekong47 4 жыл бұрын

Had the same problem with one, when putting back together I welded the washer to the screw should hold up over time thanks for the help !!

@3213_holsters 4 жыл бұрын

lathon lev hopefully that works long term! Haven’t heard of anyone else trying that.

@Me-jk3km 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea for preventative maintenance! Weld it before it starts to wear and loosen up and you'll never have the problem! I like it!

@jorgecampos31 Жыл бұрын

@@Me-jk3km what about if the belt mist be replaced and you already weld the screw?

@the_true_north_edc Жыл бұрын

Great video! Was about to bring mine in to see what was wrong and stumbled on your video! This is my exact problem! Just over 100 hrs on mine

@3213_holsters Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Insane it’s been so many years and this video still helps people.

@jthomas2836 4 жыл бұрын

After viewing this video I found my screw backed out. I was able to compress spring without dropping anything, but fuel tank was near empty. Great video thank you!

@jimsteelman7537 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I'm working on one a friend picked up because it wouldn't move. I did it the opposite of your video. I removed the upper sheet metal (don't have to drop the deck or transmission) and sure enough, there's the spring with no cap or screw.

@3213_holsters 2 ай бұрын

Crazy that this video is still helping people years later! Thanks for watching!

@thomasruggiero9938 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the truth , mine has 62 hours on it I have spent twice that much time repairing the piece of junk , and now the transmission doesn't work , I don't know if that spring has anything to do with why mine won't move because that belt doesn't even move , I have some kind of clicking coming from the rear pulley , these rims are also garbage the tires continuously pop without any holes in them . I've never seen anything like it the thing is literally a pile of junk

@G56AG 4 жыл бұрын

This isn't a John Deere problem, its the CVT transaxle, trade marked V Motion from General Transmission. The 105 is the ONLY John Deere to use this transaxle, however the exact same transaxle appears on many other lawn tractors in a variety of brand names. If buying a new John Deere all you have to do is to buy the 110 or higher, I have a D110 with over 400 hours on it, and a D130 with about 150 hours on it, nothing but normal maintenance. The easy way to tell the difference, at this time your General Transmission CVT has a black plastic housing, while all the Tuff Torq hydrostatics use a metal housing for the transaxle, you can easily see the transaxle housing looking at the back of the mower, its simple, don't buy any tractor with a black plastic transaxle.

@pennybalanky5757 20 күн бұрын

Thanks

@billanderson6172 4 жыл бұрын

Fyi if you dont want to drop the transmission. Get a longer screw and a nut at the store. Bottom the screw out until its snug, then tighten the nut down until the spring is fully compressed. You will need a screw thats twice as long as the origanal to get it to reach the threads without the spring being compressed. Also id go with a hardened bolt, 10.9 m4 .70.

@3213_holsters 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent recommendation!

@mikebrandel2517 Жыл бұрын

thank you for this video, encountered this today with the washer

@3213_holsters Жыл бұрын

Always happy to help!

@DLH1512 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, mine just did the exact same thing at 148 hrs

@frankakers4333 11 күн бұрын

I fixed one with a washer like that and got on there good with lock tire and had it on really good didn't last no time came right off.cant believe John Deere would make any thing like that.

@3213_holsters 9 күн бұрын

Failed many people it seems

@eeejay8425 2 жыл бұрын

John Deere dealership replaced my CVT transmission free, also came to my house and picked up and delivered it. Make sure you register your mower.

@jsteve2 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. It took me right to the problem. I was able to gain access to the spring etc and then used a T20 torque bit in my drill and compressed the spring enough to tighten the screw.

@jsteve2 4 жыл бұрын

Update. After I put it all back together it goes ok on a flat area. Up a hill not. I went ahead and ordered a new plastic transmission. I can take the old one apart and find out what it needs and have one reserve. Like the old joke about buying two Jaguars so that you have one to drive while the other is in the shop.

@brentmnichols79 Ай бұрын

Compress the spring 3-4 coils using zip ties until you have in place and secure. Then cut the zips off and remove 😉

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

Put spring in vice and compress it, put two zip ties to keep it compressed, install and put screws/ or bolt in with blue lock tight, cut zip ties Good luck

@chuckj5 6 жыл бұрын

This should really be a manufacturers defect. The forums contain many references to the D105 Auto transmission and this seems to be the major complaint. I have only 59 hours on my mower when this happened. Thanks to the video I determined the problem and you showed me how to fix it. Replacement parts are a sin. For a screw and two washers, the prices vary from $20.00 to $40.00 shopping Ebay and Amazon, and this for a poorly designed part to begin with. Shame on John Deere.

@3213_holsters 6 жыл бұрын

It appears that the newer mowers all have metal transmissions, but yeah a good number of people have had nothing but problems with that plastic transmission. The cost of replacement parts is surely outrageous as well.

@neildisciple9979 5 жыл бұрын

There was a recall on that transmission. Took mine back and they put a new transmission in for free. Call your dealer soon!

@thomasvarner41 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. You’re instructions were perfect.

@3213_holsters 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@genjen2829 5 жыл бұрын

You are correct the tractor is garbage. I did not take off wheels, cutting deck or transmission. I took the spring off, then put it into a jig I made for my vise then compressed the spring and using very thin wire tied the spring compressed, placed it over the spindle used the cap with a washer and then after screwing down the screw cut the wires and done .

@laurietay10r28 4 жыл бұрын

Note to self 2:37 is when the actual repair starts. Thank you for the video. I have used it twice now, and it just happened again so I need to do it a third time. We used lock tight on the screw, I let it dry over night. I went to mow the lawn this morning it happened again. I don’t know what I should do now? One neighbor said tak weld it?

@mikeflyerable 4 жыл бұрын

replace the screw with a coarse thread screw similar to a drywall screw. go to Ebay,com, search for MIA12477, which is a repair kit from JDeere

@Old-bold-pilot 6 ай бұрын

Rather than pulling the tranny remove the spring, place it in a vice to compress about a third then use zip ties (3) to hold tension as you can then put the spring back in place then install the new washer and screw.

@rustynuckles3662 4 жыл бұрын

If you would have replaced that screw with a hex head bolt you could drove the bolt home with an air ratchet and avoided dropping the transmission. Yes they do make a 3/8ths drive #2 Philips also.

@orriewhitton4720 2 жыл бұрын

My family has worked on small engines for 3 generations. This design is complete trash. This is one of the many problems this transmission has. Can not believe John Deere would put its name along side something like this.

@snaredude56 3 жыл бұрын

I have never been impressed with any John Deere riding mower that I have looked at. My brother has one and my dad has one. Both have had problems that I have never had with my nearly 20 year old Craftsman riding lawnmower. This problem doesn't surprise me based on my initial impressions.

@neildisciple9979 5 жыл бұрын

Folks! That transmission had a recall. Take yours to a dealer soon. They replaced mine with a new transmission for free

@3213_holsters 5 жыл бұрын

Neil Disciple that’s great. Unfortunately my dealership never even mentioned that there was a recall on them and that it could/would be replaced. Hope everyone else has luck with it.

@akabrell 5 жыл бұрын

@@3213_holsters My serial number wasn't on the recall. ;(

@3213_holsters 5 жыл бұрын

Wooshaha hopefully you can self diagnose and fix. If I can help you any other way feel free to email me and I’ll do my best Noveskerig@gmail.com

@markc4921 4 жыл бұрын

What type transmission did they replace it with? My pulley fell apart yesterday and they'll still replace it? Is that why they had a recall? I never got a letter. Thanks for the information

@cliffcala2862 3 жыл бұрын

Just had this happen recently ! my spring BROKE !.....do the zip ties on opposing sides of the new spring....(little challenging, no biggie).....drop the spring on the spindle, place the screw in, super glue the threads at the end...then super glue the screw top.

@jamesreynolds-qf7rh 5 ай бұрын

Same problem, use wire ties to compress the spring and put the spring down the pully horn, it's a little work to cut the wire ties and pull them out , but it can be done. Use a wooden block to hold the gas tang up and out of the way, and you won't have to take the tires off. It's a little tight but just take your time. If my old butt can do it you can. I haven't used lock tight yet. my problem is the screw wants to back out. Hope this helps someone.

@shawnr100 4 жыл бұрын

These big box store mowers are junk. Get a 60's-80's Garden Tractor and fix it up. They are built like tanks.

@longinomorales4684 4 жыл бұрын

The way I did mine,I took the spring,I closed the spring,I put four ZIP ties on the spring to keep it closed,I put the spring back on the shaft,the washer the screw, and cut the zip ties, and I was ready to cut some grass,if you do it this way, please be careful.

@hk93shooter Жыл бұрын

that bolt is way under sized for the spring tension. what a crap design. thanks for the fix sir.

@3213_holsters Жыл бұрын

Happy to help so many people!

@davesloan1951 5 жыл бұрын

Isn't the internet great! Same problem, after 135 hours. Found the washer, but not the screw. Got a pair of replacement screws for 67 cents at Home Depot. M4-07x16mm. Tried to see if they would fit the threads, but found the old screw was still there! (But the new screws do fit.) Pulled out the spring and compressed it in a vise. Secured with 2 cable ties, but then it wouldn't fit back over the spindle. So I pulled out the top half of the pulley and compressed the spring on that with the vise, securing with cable ties. That fit back over the spindle fine, and I was able to get the original washer, plus one with a smaller hole, into place and put in the screw. Tightened it down and cut off excess cable tie. Worked like a champ! Until the screw came out. Will use Loctite this time.

@3213_holsters 5 жыл бұрын

Dave Sloan hopefully the loctite helps keep it set this time! Just be careful not to over torque it once you do that. Loctite initially makes it feel like you’re not putting much pressure on it and it’s a relatively small screw.

@otiswoodley1639 5 жыл бұрын

135 hours here too and all of the sudden, tonight, I can't move. The screw is completely lost. This is infuriating.

@3213_holsters 5 жыл бұрын

Thomas Stanley I found on amazon that general transmissions States the screw size is Ø4x16mm and the head is 8mm in diameter. Hope that helps.

@otiswoodley1639 5 жыл бұрын

@@3213_holsters So, if I find the right size, compress the spring, re-attach the screw thru the old cap into the pulley mechanism, then decompress the spring, I won't have to take the entire trans-axle off? If so, that'll save me $1,800 buying a brand new hydro-static NON-JD! Why? Because I sure as hell am not going to hire someone for $400 to to work on this POS! Thanks so much!

@otiswoodley1639 5 жыл бұрын

@@3213_holsters www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-Transmission-Hardware-Kit-MIA12477.html

@ame3690 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure yet this is what's happened... but thank you. Same series, same scenario. I hope I can do it as easily.

@3213_holsters 5 жыл бұрын

Amber Mihalski it sounds and looks more intimidating than it is for some people. Don’t hesitate to ask any questions and I’ll try my best to help out.

@eric2879 3 ай бұрын

FYI - another video on You tube shows a guy compressing the spring with 3 zip ties = genius ! (cinch down just 4 coils), then can install the spring , cap and screw WITHOUT lowering the transmission. Also, not sure you can't buy just the spring vs whole assembly ?

@3213_holsters 3 ай бұрын

Yeah that definitely would have saved me time!

@dxy2001 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, my John Deere D105 did the exact same thing at 118 hours.

@coolbreezes7952 5 жыл бұрын

My grandfather has the John Deere D133 and he had this problem the neighbor did the same thing and it works again

@3213_holsters 5 жыл бұрын

King of The fans crazy that such a simple thing has put so many mowers out of commission

@jimnowak3960 5 жыл бұрын

My D105 stopped with transmission stuck in gear. It cost me $326 to have it repaired at John Deere. I has less than 200 hours on it and it was out of warranty. Yes, it's a piece of dog shit. I am to old to get down and work on one anymore so I gave it to my son after repairs made.

@jasoncreech4486 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly the same problem I had.

@josenieves5102 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This video helped me out!

@MBTAMoreRailfan 4 жыл бұрын

Have a D125 & love it

@3213_holsters 4 жыл бұрын

MBTA & More Productions some of their mowers are well made. Unfortunately for a lot of us, that plastic transmission in the 105 is trash.

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

It’s all on top of trans and keep it clean or it will break shit parts Yea I agree it’s a junk trans Expect to change out the unit every 100/200 hours is average in our area

@bisonuberti 5 жыл бұрын

Use a C clamp on the center with the washer to compress the spring ... then place two more on either side to hold it down while you thread the screw into the hole.

@halifearn6669 Жыл бұрын

compress the top 4 coils on the spring with ties then start bolt and tighten until ou can undo the ties.

@TheDaddycatty 2 ай бұрын

Cost me a little over 100 dollars a few years ago. Comes with a new belt. This mower is a piece of junk. It’s got a plastic transmission. It’s plastic. No replaceable parts. That part is the only serviceable part. If you damage the inside of the plastic transmission you’re screwed. Very uneven cut as well. It’s entry level Deere.

@3213_holsters 2 ай бұрын

Mines long gone now but it was definitely a pain in the butt

@sujeevaseneviratne 4 жыл бұрын

Same happened to my D105 after 149 hours.

@YAMABREW 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, Rafael Gonzalez! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. I have a question for you, do you have any suggestions for a broken bypass rod off the transmission on the D105? Before trying to move the mower tried to engage the bypass and it broke off the transmission, a plastic piece. Have you or anyone else been able to get the bypass rod to stay in drive position instead of roll condition? Thanks!

@3213_holsters 5 жыл бұрын

You can manually manipulate it by hand without the rod. The rod just makes it easier to do from an easy to find location. The mechanism is toward the front of the transmission on the left side. Also look into contacting John Deere to see if your mower is subject to the recall.

@YAMABREW 5 жыл бұрын

@@3213_holsters Thanks so much for your help and suggestions! Really appreciate you taking the time to put this video together. This was super helpful!

@3213_holsters 5 жыл бұрын

YAMABREW no problem! Glad to help.

@robertclarke9182 5 жыл бұрын

Take your spring put it in your bench vise compress it take 30 lb fishing line Aunt 5 to 6 complete loops around the sides of the spring snuggle up put a drop of super glue in various places making sure that your your lips are evenly spaced then unload the bench vise take the pressure off and you will have a compressor to Spring assemble it and then take your pocket knife and cut the twine if you feel the need to other whites run it in break it make sure to put thread lock on the screw holding the washer down that's how I do this without tearing it totally apart

@3213_holsters 5 жыл бұрын

Robert Clarke a few other people have done that with success. Good way of doing it.

@3213_holsters 5 жыл бұрын

Robert Clarke a few other people have done that with success. Good way of doing it.

@brads1587 5 жыл бұрын

Don’t buy the Pulley kit from John Deere, the transmission is a general transmission. I purchased the complete kit, comes with Pulley, belt, spring and washer. The same one they sell and it only cost $49.

@priscillasoto64 5 жыл бұрын

Brad S were did you buy it

@onlineoffgrid 5 жыл бұрын

Brad S Hi where did you purchase your kit from ?

@johnbible8597 5 жыл бұрын

Problem is that the top part of the variable pulley is worn out and dose not turn at the same speed as the shaft and the spring pressure on the cap holding the spring down will either ware out the hole in the cap / washer or back the screw out. Just replacing the screw will not fix it for long

@pennybalanky5757 20 күн бұрын

I took mine to dealer charged $150. Each way there and back. Then said it would cost $3000. To fix!!! Me and neighbor went got it she replaced drive belt so I have been mowing each week b2 weeks ago it stopped won’t move won’t start can’t move forward and back lever small lever in back doesn’t do anything. Is it the transmission belt?? That’s one dealer said had to be replaced? Can I possibly fix it myself??? Or can I blow it up in top of all that I just filled it up with gas. How do I drain the gas tank?

@3213_holsters 20 күн бұрын

Hard to say without being there but you definitely wanna drain gas in the meantime by pulling the supply line below the tank.

@mikekochanskifishing5811 2 жыл бұрын

If that screw is threading into plastic you wont want to use threadlocker. It kiind of melts plastic and weakens it.

@JohnHansknecht 3 жыл бұрын

It's actually made by Husqvarna. They also make the Poulan Pro in this same model.

@davidhogue5716 5 жыл бұрын

Next time use a door latch spring compressor. Then zip ties makes it much easier

@3213_holsters 5 жыл бұрын

David Hogue great idea

@DigitalSkyline 5 жыл бұрын

Maan... Im not sure but replaced deck belt on my LA105 and almost got through a full mow when it just stops moving. Checked this video, passed 100.4 hours on the dime.

@3213_holsters 5 жыл бұрын

DigitalSkyline it’s a scam 🤣

@miguelcastroman4108 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Has any of you taken the actual transmission apart? On mine, the screw broke inside the drive shaft, and I can't get it out. Tried everything, and now I was thinking if I can take it apart and replace the drive shaft. Is that even possible? Thank you!

@3213_holsters Жыл бұрын

I’ve never taken the whole thing apart. Hopefully someone else on here can shed some light on it.

@willhealyiii8 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Exactly my issue. I’ll let you know how it went.

@3213_holsters 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear. If you get stuck on something email me at soccer_rawks@yahoo.com and that’ll be the quicker way to get in touch. I used some blue loc tite and I’ve made it through three more cuts without it loosening.

@willhealyiii8 6 жыл бұрын

got it back assembled. I’d add that there was an electrical connection that I had to undo and once I dropped it, there was a post to remove that allowed you to remove the drive belt. Also that spring was a $)&@(!!! Really appreciate it.

@3213_holsters 6 жыл бұрын

Will Healy III I’ll be sure to edit the description tomorrow to include that info. I believe the electrical piece is the reverse override. Compressing that spring takes some will, strength and patience for sure. Hopefully your mower will give you some more time on it now.

@outdoorswithbarrett4276 6 жыл бұрын

Same issue here, going to fix tonight. Bad engineering - that spring has to much pressure for a small screw like that. They should have at least put a 1/4-20 bolt through the spring.

@3213_holsters 6 жыл бұрын

Outdoors with Barrett I agree completely

@outdoorswithbarrett4276 6 жыл бұрын

I thought about it at first, I was afraid that drilling out would make the walls of the shaft to thin and lead to another failure. I ended up getting the whole kit off Amazon for 49.00 working like a champ.

@roland5599 Жыл бұрын

The lower plastic part of that pulley gets rounded and worn as well and if that happens the screw will keep coming out even after you have fixed the washer issue. Sometimes you do have to put that whole kit in to fix this issue. It's not too bad though, got the kit for about 55 bucks. Use a high quality thread locker on the screw as well.

@MikeJones-rk1un 3 жыл бұрын

I just got a D110. I replaced the head gasket but it won't move either. I hate hydrostatic transmissions. My old Craftsman standard transmission tractor is way better and still going strong.

@Michael-dx7fe 9 күн бұрын

Mine did the same exact thing with 149 hours

@3213_holsters 9 күн бұрын

Hopefully you can get it running again!

@jamessteele8000 Жыл бұрын

I’m confused as to how once you go to put the washer on and screw, I don’t see what the screw actually screws into?

@jamessteele8000 Жыл бұрын

Can anyone help me with this?

@3213_holsters Жыл бұрын

The belt loops around a pulley /wheel. On top of that there is a semi pointed cone that is threaded. The screw will thread down into that.

@jamessteele8000 Жыл бұрын

Ok, thank you so much. I wasn’t getting the new part all the way down on the spindle to see the screw head. Thanks for your quick reply!

@3213_holsters Жыл бұрын

@@jamessteele8000 always happy to help!

@MarkPalmer1000 5 жыл бұрын

The wonderful French designed, Mexico made General Transmissions cheap plastic CVT transaxle. What were JD engineers thinking when they used this, and what were people thinking when they wasted money buying it?

@markc4921 4 жыл бұрын

This just happened to me today. Their is no other way? You have to take transmission off? Thanks for this video

@3213_holsters 4 жыл бұрын

Mark C you can do it without taking the deck off. Check some of the info below about compression of the spring alone.

@markc4921 4 жыл бұрын

@@3213_holsters do they make that size in a stainless steel screw? Thanks for a quick reply

@3213_holsters 4 жыл бұрын

Mark C I’m sure you can find it if you look in the right place. The size is listed somewhere below.

@mrbubetube 5 жыл бұрын

did you check with John Deere first to see if they recalled that model? I heard they stopped using that transmission because they had to fix too many of them under warranty for that same problem.

@3213_holsters 5 жыл бұрын

mrbubetube mine was not in the recall list when I spoke with them. I’ve heard of other people receiving a replacement transmission even though they weren’t on the recall list but I had no such luck.

@laurietay10r28 4 жыл бұрын

Rafael Gonzalez they told me the same thing my serial number was not one that was recalled.

@laurietay10r28 4 жыл бұрын

I have fixed mine twice now and the screw came out again.

@debster0210ify 17 күн бұрын

I'm at 127 hours and my mower just stopped moving! And it's a D105.😢

@3213_holsters Күн бұрын

Sorry for the heartache! Hopefully you find a good replacement!

@theoldstoryteller 2 жыл бұрын

Just a thought? Would a valve spring compressor work?

@3213_holsters 2 жыл бұрын

I suppose it would depend on the design. I think the easiest way some have figured out would be to put the spring in a vice and use baling wire or zip ties to hold it until it’s in place.

@jeniferlawrence9063 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rafael, We have the same problem! I've paid a mechanic twice $350 each time because my mower gets stuck in reverse. After I pull the transmission what do I do next? Thank you for this video!! Jenifer BTW YES total POS

@3213_holsters 4 жыл бұрын

If the mower is getting stuck in reverse I don't know what the fix would be unfortunately. That sounds like an internal problem. I have not ever pulled the transmission itself apart to look inside so i'm sorry but i can't help with that.

@rickball1076 3 жыл бұрын

It will only take you 5 mins to fix it go in on the side use two ties make your spring small put it back over the shafts use a box end 19 and push it down over the cap and put your little screw back in with lock tight 10 mins the most I hsve done this a lot of times I have s shop

@groundskeeper5292 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Awesome. You're the man!

@hvacsoldier1554 2 жыл бұрын

Happened to mine at 92 Hours.

@jeffsharmon 5 жыл бұрын

use zipties to compress the spring and then when done installing the bolt, cut them and pull them out. not the easiest thing to do but it is doable.

@brucecook8473 5 жыл бұрын

How many zip ties did you use?

@jeffsharmon 5 жыл бұрын

@@brucecook8473 i think i used 4 but its a little tricky to get them to stay in one spot and also tricky to remove the zipties once its installed. but it is doable.

@brucecook8473 5 жыл бұрын

@@jeffsharmon I used 3 , did not drop deck or any of that and got it done. Thank you KZfaqrs!

@jeffsharmon 5 жыл бұрын

Bruce Cook Great, I didn’t drop the deck either. Still working good

@butterbean4195 6 жыл бұрын

same prob I had, I put the washer and screw on without removing anything. I compressed the spring using a pry tool. ill try to make a video on how I did it. but my screw is backing out not pulling threw like yours did. so tomorrow im going to put thread lock on it and hope it works, and of course my extended warranty just ran out in march 2018. Rafael how is yours running? its been a few months. is it still working?

@butterbean4195 6 жыл бұрын

I also found out this is a General transmission RT400 tranny, put in other than JD mowers to. a JD kit M1a12482 is around $120 the same kit in another brand GT79244 Is around $60 depending where you get It, I found the kits on both Amazon and Flea bay.GT79244 Secondary Pulley RT400 Fit Transaxle MIA12025,MIA12656,MIA13114,AUC10266. So far I cant find just the screw,,I`m hoping all I have to do is use thread lock and it will stay on. my screw is backing out, but I may use a 2nd washer to. be very careful not to over tighten this thing or you will be buying the kit.

@estherdickson4725 3 жыл бұрын

How do you compress the spring easily to screw the new parts in?

@3213_holsters 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of people have used zip ties or fencing/baling wire to keep it compressed. Careful because that spring will fly!

@gasolineroberts6066 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@LeslieB73 3 жыл бұрын

Well buddy the John Deere D105 is usually a awesome machine, but just like every other lawn mower, eventually something goes wrong with it. that's the way it is don't be sad buddy..

@rigobertodimas6567 5 жыл бұрын

I own a L120 John Deere mower the transmission setup it's a whole lot different but it's easier to work on myself I had to change out the pulleys for the drive belt transmission pulley the fan on the transmission and the transmission belt I got it done in 2 hours more or less because I took my time doing it I bought this John Deere used it needed a lot of work it needed a deed deck belt also new battery front wheel bushings oil change oil filter air filter and two spark plugs the tires were dry-rotted but i used a thing called slime what you can buy a gallon of it at Walmart real cheap I'll put it in my tires all four of them filled tires with air it's a little bit more than what it should hold just open up the cracks on the inside so the Slime and can penetrate into cracks on the inside of the tire so the Slime can feel the tire on the inside it's been holding here ever since it's been about more than 6 months

@ethanmendez8401 5 жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to me in a 134 hours

@larrylittletonjr9644 5 жыл бұрын

Had same issue with my junk at 50 hours

@darthfranklin8016 4 жыл бұрын

Hello. I backed mine up and turned it off in reverse by accident. I tried to start but the lever won't even move. It was fine before. Same d105. Thanks

@3213_holsters 4 жыл бұрын

Darth Franklin the only thing I can recommend is try and diagnose by looking at the lever and each piece of linkage underneath. Tho mower won’t turn on in reverse but since your lever is stuck there’s a problem with the link assembly.

@darthfranklin8016 4 жыл бұрын

@@3213_holsters thanks. I'm gonna take apart in a few days.

@ellendrew1942 Жыл бұрын

Runs and mows great....

@cherylsorensen4451 Жыл бұрын

My D105 goes forward okay, just can’t get it into reverse. Do you think it’s the same problem? Any idea?

@3213_holsters Жыл бұрын

I no longer have my 105 but I’d guess either it’s a linkage problem from the shifter or an actual problem inside of the transmission.

@cherylsorensen4451 Жыл бұрын

@@3213_holsters What do you have now and are you happy with it?? (Thanks for getting back to me).

@ernestthomas5281 5 жыл бұрын

You can just buy the washers and screws in a Hardware kit I got mine from Parts Direct PN # JDMIA12477 around $30.00

@brucecook8473 5 жыл бұрын

Did you have to drop deck and transmission?

@brucecook8473 5 жыл бұрын

Did you have to drop the deck and transmission?

@ernestthomas5281 5 жыл бұрын

yes I had to pull the transmission to compress the spring to start the screw .@@brucecook8473

@ernestthomas5281 5 жыл бұрын

I started to do the zip ties but the trans isn't hard to drop so I went that way.

@19boggsy 4 жыл бұрын

i'm having the same issue with 85 hrs. I took it to get repaired and they told my $700+ because they had to replace the entire rear end.

@3213_holsters 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Fanara you can order the transmission for around 350-400 and install it yourself. Not sure if that’ll fix your specific problem but they make an aluminum replacement one.

@FC-wn4yl 4 жыл бұрын

having same issue. you would think....

@paulkimball4815 Жыл бұрын

I got the seme problem

@theman5716 4 жыл бұрын

You bought the lowest end jd badged tractor to mow 11/2 acres, you got more problems coming. This mower will nickle and dime you as it is not built to mow that much with any longevity. The d series replaced the L series and went to a variator type trans. as opposed to a hydrostat to save money. I had the L130 which had 23hp kohler,48in hydro which is the highest end in this lower end series and as it did a good job on my 11/2 for 7 years I had to do alot of maint/mods. to keep it running. Btw, Husqvarna makes these along with Cub cadet and others.