#repair #lawnmower #mechanic These model MTD riding lawnmowers have a problem with the steering shaft and bushing wearing out causing loss of steering or popping out of the gear. Lets fix it and see how easy this job can be done.
Thanks for all your crucial gems of knowledge on repairing lawn equipment. I recently replaced the spindles on my LT 3000. Now waiting on parts to arrive.(l&r brake assemblies and spring) Hope mower gets some extra years of life. Jim from southeast Texas
Hello Alex, thanks for the DIY Video. Often wondered about the process In replacing those parts. You always do a great job explaining tasks. Have a great weekend. Take care!!!😊
Thanks, my Craftsman mower is doing exactly what you described. I looked at the gears and they are chewed up as a result. I'm going to fight that stupid screw they put in and go to ace and replace it with the appropriate-sized hex bolt just in case in the future. That'll allow me to us and impact driver to get it out. It's stupid that they used a Phillips screw.
Hey Alex, this is exactly what I was looking for. I have a little play in my steering on my mower where the wheel is always turning toward to right like it needs a wheel alignment. I think this is the ticket for me to replace it. Thanks 👍
Good video. I replaced the same steering shaft on my brothers Troy Bilt rider. The upper gear area was packed with gravel and dirt and had locked up which made the gear wear out much quicker. Unfortunately the steering shaft screw keeps falling out. Will try using some extra locktite. Removing the deck and tilting the mower on its side makes this much easier. Just lean it against a chair.
Thank you very much. Yes they aren’t too bad, but certainly aren’t the highest quality parts. They get damaged easily, but I’m hoping the lock tight works good for you. I appreciate you stopping by the channel
Yep, my 2013 troy bilt pony is a little different of a setup- but still was the same problem. I dropped the deck just to make it easier - takes 5 minutes. Good informative video though.👍
Feel like I owe you a sub. You inspired me to go pick up a "broken" mower and fix it. I picked up a Troybilt Bronco 42 cut with the good ole hex flange bushing issue on the steering column. Here we go!
My Pny 42 has about 1/8 turn of slop in the steering but it does not pop. How much is normal amount of play in the wheel and is there any other adjustment for gear mesh other than replacing parts?
Yeah thank you for that video I have Is troy bilt Mind a couple years old I was having problems with that pulley It makes the speed I got some b blaster up and there. And it seemed like I got a little bit better. They Make things any cheaper boy I ain't gonna be nothing left a plastic Thank you for the video
That’s the truth on the cheap parts. They are meant to fall apart. Those variable speed pulley are a royal pain. Also since they made it where you have two transmission belts you have a much bigger job when they go bad as well as the belts have to be OEM replacement.
Nice video Alex, I had to change the hex-flange out on my old 07 Cub Cadet LT1050 several times, didn't take long to wear them out. My son now uses that mower at his house so he'll be changing it out next time. 🤣
Having a problem with the steering wheel I have a lawn mower that's a yard machine but it's got two spark plugs so I don't know what you're telling me is the same thing that's concerning my lawn mower or not so I'm going to look see and hopefully I can fix it thank you
I have about a 8 year old Craftsman YT4500 54 inch briggs xrd 26hp v twin. On really tight turns wheels with turn so far that I assume is blinding. Not sure what to start with to fix that.
This video is about 10 years late for me. I had that problem on an old Wheel Horse/Toro. It quit turning and the Toro dealer didn’t have a clue. I uses fender shims to change the angle of the sector gear to make it work. Your way would have been WAY EASIER.
Nice tip Alex. Is it possible to remove that gear from the shaft and turn it upside down, or is it machined on the shaft. Looks like you found a good short cut to fixing it! ✌🇺🇸
Thank you Roger. Unfortunately the gear is welded to the shaft so there is no way around it besides pulling it. I guess they made it that way to make it more or a pain.
I replaced all of my steering parts and you'd need to be incredible hulk to turn the wheel now ... Not sure if I left something off or what, but man I feel like I'm gonna break the wheel to turn that beast now
So I did figure this out. I ordered my parts from Amazon, and the steering piece they sent me that the splined shaft moves was not correct for my mower. The center bolt hole was too big and it would not center around the spacer. I had to order one directly from MTD. Also if you don't put the spacer in on the center bolt it will bind up same way... Very critical that the center hole is same size as spacer...
@@scottyengland607 I had the wrong steering piece. The one with the teeth... Center hole was too big spacer. I also left the spacer out of it first time and that allowed me to tighten it up so tight it wouldn't turn.
@@pokey4200 Thanks! I know all my parts are the right ones but I feel like I put the spacer on the shoulder bolt instead of the center bolt. I couldn't tell when I was dismantling the sector plate because of my big hands so my tiny brain just assumed it went there lol. Also my steering rod spline has a lot of up and down play on the hex flange bearing. I think the body is bored out and not sure of my next move when that flange cap and screw falls out; again.
I appreciate the video but found out removing the Phillips head screw was VERY DIFFICULT. I replaced the Phillips head screw with a bolt to make future repairs easier. Use lock-tight on the replacement screw to prevent it from falling out.
Good info but good luck getting that Phillips head screw out with anything but an angle grinder, lol. I've done three of these and because of the angle I'll be damned if I could get that screw loose. Angle grinders rule! 😂
Today's mowers are crap...in every way. Who thought having s steel shaft inside metal bushing without lubrication was a good idea? Plus using a Philp's head screw in the hardest to get location. I have to replace mine every season. I used to have an American made Simplicity tractor for 40 years. Never ever had any issues with it, especially not with steering. When I gave it away it had original seat, bearings, deck, tires, and ball joints. Match that China!
I just bought a Craftsman T110 brand new from Lowes. Loses steering everytime I take it out. BRAND NEW. I've had it 8 weeks. Bringing it back for a FULL refund tomorrow. $2200. Says "Craftsman" on it, but it isn't.
I'm about to order the parts for my 2013 pony. The part number I found on the parts manual is different than what you gave, but might be the same. Just in case it helps someone else, the part # I found is 738-0919A (shows replaced with 738-0919B on troybilt website). I saw on another video, someone said they replaced the screw with a hex bolt but the bolt keeps loosening. I thought a lock washer might be good to prevent that. Or some loctite. Have you had any issues with that?
Thank you for sharing the information!! I have not put locktite on them but I would think that could help from having any issues of that screw backing out.
does this include the craftsman lt1000? I just bought one and the steering seems sus. Also the drive belt for the snowblower started smoking and came off the pully. thats what I get for FB marketplace but atleast I got it for 450 and it does run and the snowblower works and its in good shape, the only sucky part is it's stuck (because it wont blow) and has no rear weight so its stuck blocking car in .
I’m sorry if it wasn’t helpful. I showed all of the parts and walked through every step. Thank you for taking time to comment. I’m sure there are better channels to watch.
