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You may have internal transmission problems. Trans axles are not exactly what I would call "D-I-Y" friendly. They are full of iddy-biddy needle bearings that are a snap to loose, and are tough to put back correctly! As bad as I hate to say this, call the man who knows how to fix this!

2007-05-31 10:42:44 by Durty

Driving around aa good looking MTD Yard Machines tractor

My yard machine blade will not engage (38" Blade cut, 125 HP) it starts up, everything else appears in working order. I think it may be a belt or spring, because when i engage the lever there is no tention, as if a spring or belt is worn or broken. Would this be an easy fix job? I don't have mechanic experence? Does anyone know of any sites that would take me thru step by step on what i need to do to fix it or can anyone tell me how to fix it

125 hp? or 12.5 h.p.
give make and model number, so someone can maybe help ya.

2008-06-20 14:51:41 by calenderchic0271

I have a Yard Machine riding lawn mower with 14.5 HP, 42" deck, and automatic drive. I don't know much about lawn mowers and this has been in the shop a few times for repairs, it seems every time we get it back something else happens to it, Now it won't start, usually the starter gets jammed or something in the motor is broken but this time it doesn't look like the starter is even getting power. . I just put a second new battery in and tried charging the first one so I assume it is not a battery issue, When the key is turned it just clicks, the starter doesn't move and the clicking is coming from under the seat I think. Before the clicking the first time I attempted to start it , the motor was turning over very slowly, I checked the oil, it was low so I put a little in, then I tried to start it again and that's when the clicking started. now all it will do is click. Anyone know what could be wrong? The grass is well over a foot and the landlord isn't happy.

The click is the starter solenoid. That means it is working. It sounds like the battery is low or you have a bad connection. Remove the cable from the starter and check the voltage at that cable. It should be 12 volts. Did you charge the new battery? They don't all come charged. With a volt meter the batter should have 12.6 volts or so. Less and it won't start the engine.

2008-08-13 12:53:50 by FLPstoner

I need a more then a 2 gallon gas tank that will fit in my riding lawn mower I have a yard machine

I think Yard Machines are MTD's, but I'm not sure. Google up MTD and check the links until you find what you are looking for.

2008-03-01 15:17:20 by Benzin In My Benz

I have a flat tire of one of the Larger rear tubeless tires on my Yard Machines MTD riding mower. The problem is when I apply air from hi-pressure hose, there is no way for the tire to seal around the rim so it inflates. There must be a trick to get the tire to basically puff up so it expands over the rim. One auto tire guy suggested rubbing soap and water around the tire seal on both sides and as I apply air push in on the tread......well no that didn't work.

The mower is on a jack lift so the tire spins freely.
I'm using a mechanic shop quality air pressure electric pump.

That's the deal. Thanks George.

Run a good stout rope around the circumferance of the tire, in the center. Use a long screwdriver or bar and twist it tight. This will make the tire flare out and seat the beads on the rim. Put air in it, you will be able to feel the tire taking air. Untwist the rope as it fills. I have also used ratcheting tiedown straps. When it starts taking air loosen the strap. At a tire shop they have a device that does the same thing but it inflates with air pressure. Just don't get your fingers in the wrong place. I usually leave the valve core out at first so the air will come back out but it will leave the tire seated on the wheel. It also might be easier to work on if you removed the wheel.

2008-07-15 19:08:17 by gmarker