"and they'll let you borrow the cheap set" I got my belly laugh for the day. Thanks! That transmission was very economical in my book. Some of the newer (and non-serviceable) ones have set me back upwards of $100US

I always wanted to see what these transmissions look like on the inside. Thanks for another interesting video.

I had a Toro lawnmower and I replaced the transmission. My transmission also cost around $60. I was not able to do it in 11 minutes but I did finish the job. With everything you did, I thought, I did that also. Have good days!

With a nice mower like that I would replace the transmission. For 60 bucks it will mow a lot of grass. Learned from the video. Thank you 👍

Well done! I typically replace those and the lawn boy insight transmissions. Make sure to replace those missing dust covers for the wheels. Otherwise, the wheels will accumulate debris and add extra stress to the wheels and transmission.

I've had TORO products for 25 years, with ZERO problems with lawn mowers and snow blowers etc. Replacing this was the right move.

Thanks to your video, I ordered a new transmission, and my 20 year old Tecumseh engine mower is running like new. Much appreciated!

Ha! Finally some one else smart enough to save old gasoline for cleaning! I have been telling people this for years! Good job on the repair, those old Toro's are well built and worth saving. Wise practice cutting the thread chase before letting one of those old Taptite's bust off on there. Those are near impossible to get out when the break on you.

Good fix for that price, thanks

Yup. What I just said, in the previous vid. Wait for used parts. But that new transmission adds value to the mower. So when selling, it should get a fair price for the amount of work you've put into it. Appreciate the demo on the self propel system.

Great fix and showing how to replace transmission. If it was my personal machine I would try to fix it as you did. However, if I was going to sell it I probably would just sell as a push mower. Not sure how much money I could make after the purchase of the transmission etc. But should be a great mower for someone now. Thanks for the video.

This video was perfect. It was my exact mower and I followed every step. The only snag I ran into was gears were so run down that when I attempted to unscrew the nut on the pulley, the gears inside the housing would turn but not the shaft like u showed. I had to get inside the housing of the gears and wedge something in there so the nut would loosen. Thank you so much.

Since you doing labor. Yes you do the right thing. Push are so outrageous today. I remember when you could get a push mower for $75 dollars. Now they are about $300 to & 500 dollars. Great job 👏

Another excellent vid!!! Don't know if I would have gone to the lengths you did,but none the less,I thank you for a very educational video for sure!!! Keep them coming!

My Toro had the same issue. I was going to replace the transmission. When I went to disassemble it I found the woodruff key and spring on the axle had been replaced by a square steel sheer pin and welded in place. Apparently the production line had run out of them and decided to keep the line moving. That soured me on Toro, however I just disabled the transmission and push it. Fourteen years later I'm still pushing it so I'm not so sour on Toro.

Great job however it looks like it really needs the HOC plate bearings replaced, they look completely wiped out. The input pinion gear always looses the black coating and gets a little grooved as it breaks in, it’s actually not worn badly it’s just formed to the ring gear. The bronze output shaft bushings are usually the only thing you need to replace on these to restore contact between the ring gear and the pinion gear. I found them somewhere for only a few bucks each and bought a bunch of extra ones since I used to make this repair on Toro and LawnBoy gearboxes all the time. Don’t see these great old ones much anymore, mostly just the newer Recyclers and LawnBoys with the sealed plastic gearbox.

If I was giving it away I would have made sure that it was running well and not worry about the transmission. However, if I was looking to make a profit, I would take the price of the transmission in mind to see if it was still profitable bearing in mind the overall condition of the mower. Great video explaining the removal and installation.

I have this same model. Same issue with the transmission. Got new one. Installed everything correctly. Wheels didn't move forward. I made sure gears were installed in the right direction. * head scratch * I took the whole thing apart again, looked at the transmission gears and compared with old one. The FACTORY INSTALLED THEM BACKWARDS!! Now trying to discern whether to return or reorient them myself.

"Borrow the cheap set," we haven't even drank a beer together yet and you already know me well.

If the transmission was at a great price at less than $100 like in this case I would have replaced the trans to get the self-propelled working again as well if the mower was in good condition, great video!

I recently did the same thing on what appears to be the very same model. The old transmission was shot, housing damaged, etc. Make sure to get the right part number! There's another one that looks the same but is for the rear-drive model and the wheels rotate the opposite direction. I've also seen a difference in the pulley diameter, not sure if that is a model year change or front/rear drive difference, but the belt size needs to match obviously. My one-owner mower has the same pulley as yours in the video. The Toro website has good information, I was able to provide the model and serial number and then download manuals. The only problem I had was getting details about the transmission internals from my local Toro parts supplier. They were able to access more details than I could (dealer access) but did email me an image or two that helped a lot in deciding to replace the entire transmission and axle assembly. Oh, and I used my mower as a push mower until fixing it... It's a heavy mower, unless you're cutting a smooth level yard I don't recommend it! The self-propelled drive helps a lot on slopes and uneven terrain.

Keep up the amazing videos!! I have learned so much from you.

Hello Home garage how are you today I agree with you I would fix it but front wheel drive on a lawn mower the wheels wear out faster than the rear-drive ones

The trans without threads was a zero issue, I barely put pressure with my socket and drove the bolt in, super easy.

Thank you for finally telling us that you are working on a FRONT wheel drive Toro, at 1:05 into your presentation. Perhaps, some of it may apply to REAR wheel drive Toros?

Did this exact same thing a few days ago. I didn’t have a tap so just ran em in. It looks a lot easier on the Fwd.

I agree with you man, I would search for a used parts mower. I'm fortunate to have a used mower junkyard business near me and could probably find a transmission. But if I couldn't I would buy a new one. $60 is not a bad price for a new transmission. Nice video and hopefully you can get about $110-$120 out of that mower.

Good video and explanation.

Nice repair done right there. Purchasing the new trans nailed it and would be a good selling point too. Cheers mate. 🦘🇦🇺

Great video, I believe that I would have waited for a parts mower like you said.

I know this is an older video so maybe you won’t see this comment…I had a customer return a mower I sold them, a toro recycler with Briggs engine, and told me the self propel wasn’t working. I replaced the belt, checked the transmission and adjusted the cable. You know what the fix was? The guard was blocking the pulley from fully engaging. You ever seen that? I bent the holes and made the guard move a little forward to fix it.

I would have replaced the transmission just like you did… toro is a good Quality Mower …

Did the new transmission come prefilled with fluid? Ever found out how much and what kind it takes?

Got my lawn mower working, Somehow it started with the same oil and gas. Got self propel working like a charm

While I appreciate the video, I regret buying a new transmission and taking this thing apart. With the help of the video, I was able to do everything until I had to loosen the nut attached to the pulley. It was impossible to loosen and I've tried wedging tools etc. in the housing to get it loose. I've wasted almost two hours trying to get this nut off. At this point, I'm thinking about just returning the $60 transmission and settling on this just being a push mower until I'm ready to take the plunge to purchase a new mower. Even if I do find a way to separate this nut from the pulley (which seems impossible), there is no guarantee that this new transmission will fix the problem. As you contemplate whether or not to take on a repair like this, you have to make a decision if it's worth your time and money to repair a mower that's over 10 years old. There is nothing wrong with the video & it is definitely helpful, but from my experience, repairs like this never seem to go smoothly and can cause more frustration than it's worth. Thanks for the video.

Great video fella! Thanks from Maine.

Nice 22 inch mower with a Tecumseh engine which I really like their fuel economy when compared to other engine manufacturers.

Thank for a well done video. I just replaced my. Yesterday

This video was so helpful I have the same mower with the same problem

I rebuilt a transmission on a Craftsman mower about 35 years ago. At that time, I think everything came in a kit. I think I still have the leftover gear oil that came with it. On another video, you mentioned a second channel. What is it so I can subscribe?

If me I would also replace the shaft bearing at this time, good video anyway.

Thanks for a great video! What was the white liquid that you put on the axle?

What is thee most modern mower that you own, well the newest

You got a good price on that new transmission. Need some heavy oil in the engine. It has some bearing wear.

Does the transmission come pre filled with a lubricant? If not what do you fill it with? From my research the correct grease that goes in the from the manufacture is about $50 a tube from Peerless

I would love to do this as a hobby Where do you get all these broken engines

I’ve got a old Stanley self propelled the shaft adapter that hold pulley how I get that off

I would replace the transmission,I know that my manager got fired when he was 59 years old by a couple of Walmsleys who owned the power tool repair company in 2002. The thing is that they were trying to tell me to do things such as put the old transmission back in as is so I left my boss after I finished my apprenticeship & his partner in business sold his half of the business, they were both the same as each other !

When i try to spin my pulley on my rwd it doesnt even spin and like the transmission is locked up and one rear wheel locks ul when i i pull the mower backwards and i cant even get the drive pulley off what do i do

This is one of those videos where it looks sooooo easy. I’m already a bloody mess with it only half apart. That pulley won’t be easy if the gears are shot.

You are a amazing mechanic 🙏👍🙏👍🙏👍

Where are the shields for wheeles? They go on before gears

If you had a machine whit dirty oil and it doesn’t show on the stick. would you still run it or fill it up whit new oil ( if my spelling is bad im sorry)

Great drive replacement vid. Do you resell a lot of repaired equipment if you get too many? It's always good for a beer money and new parts. Cheers

I like FWD better. WAY easier to turn. Admittedly, not as good while bagging. It's nearly impossible to find a big bore FWD mower this day in age. High wheel? Good luck. Will you list part numbers and supplier, if it's not in the description? Thanks for posting. Super helpful!

I bought a Husqvarna 125B from a garage sale runs it fine but just vibrates a lot I checked the impeller it looks fine do you have any suggestions

Can you diable the transmission? Like just take ot off and push

Hi, I always watch your great how to videos, but I have an echo handheld leaf blower that dies when on idle but stays running when you give it throttle. What could be wrong with this? Thanks

If you would have rebuilt the transmission, what type of grease would you have put back in the gearbox?

No need to borrow a tap, those bolts are self tapping. I've replaced more Toro transmissions than I can even remember. The front wheel drive ones are a lot easier than the rear drive ones.

Great job there Young Man 😎

Question, does the engine knock in person like it does on camera? It sounds like it may throw a rod soon.

Good fix. Free + $60. I would have fixed it too.

Don’t you have to replace the sealant when putting the transmission box back together?

Yay

Thk u

Those bushings $5 ea at dealeri would have fixed original one. $20 plus time

The $15 dollar Re-store Snapper tranny was full of leaves when I got it so I cleaned it out and greased it back up with 00 Snapper grease but the pinion was worn out just as tours was. I ordered another pinion because it would lock up and have to be rolled forward every time the mower stopped moving. With a new pinion it has done just fine ever since. The housing and the side shafts have some slack but with the 00 grease, everything is close enough. The n85 model of course has some wear but the 00 grease takes care of that too. So I'd do as you did and fix the drive. Thanks nd Blessings!

If yoy clamp drive handle before putting cover on they will self align

Replacing the transmission doesn't seem worth it to me. IDK what your plan is for this mower, but if it were me I'd have to sell it. With a working trans, it's probably worth about $100 maybe $120. Alternatively you could rip out the trans and sell it as a regular push mower for about $50-70. With that in mind, by the time you spent $60 on the trans, you broke even, and that doesn't account for the time and work you put into it. Then again, if this was going to be your personal lawn mower, $60 for a good self propelled lawn mower is a great deal!

It would have been easier to remove the drive pulley before taking the wheels off 😊

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Which mower is better with the transmission in the front or the rear?

My 49cc dirt bikes won't start and I have put a new carburetor on it

i probably wouldn't have replaced the transmission. most times the math doesn't make sense. what would it be worth if you had sold it as is vs spending the $50 on a new transmission. most time the value only goes up by the cost of the parts and you loose money or make very little on the labor which most times just doesn't make sense.

I would change the transmission.

I said to shim it in the previous video but with all that wear it wouldn't work very well

I would fix the transmission for sure no problem etc.

Great mowers but the transmissions are so poorly designed… I’ve been down that road twice with transmission replacements.

Bummer mines a rear wheel drive 😮

Hi I am India

One reason why I never buy self propelled mowers

Just be sure to buy another brand.

Those Toro Transmissions are not that good, I have seen them go out often,