Bulbs
Flower Basics
Flower Beds & Specialty Gardens
Flower Garden
Garden Furniture
Garden Gnomes
Garden Seeds
Garden Sheds
Garden Statues
Garden Tools & Supplies
Gardening Basics
Green & Organic
Groundcovers & Vines
Growing Annuals
Growing Basil
Growing Beans
Growing Berries
Growing Blueberries
Growing Cactus
Growing Corn
Growing Cotton
Growing Edibles
Growing Flowers
Growing Garlic
Growing Grapes
Growing Grass
Growing Herbs
Growing Jasmine
Growing Mint
Growing Mushrooms
Orchids
Growing Peanuts
Growing Perennials
Growing Plants
Growing Rosemary
Growing Roses
Growing Strawberries
Growing Sunflowers
Growing Thyme
Growing Tomatoes
Growing Tulips
Growing Vegetables
Herb Basics
Herb Garden
Indoor Growing
Landscaping Basics
Landscaping Patios
Landscaping Plants
Landscaping Shrubs
Landscaping Trees
Landscaping Walks & Pathways
Lawn Basics
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Mowers
Lawn Ornaments
Lawn Planting
Lawn Tools
Outdoor Growing
Overall Landscape Planning
Pests, Weeds & Problems
Plant Basics
Rock Garden
Rose Garden
Shrubs
Soil
Specialty Gardens
Trees
Vegetable Garden
Yard Maintenance
How to Repair a Gear Drive for a Craftsman Self-Propelled Lawn Mower
How to Repair a Gear Drive for a Craftsman Self-Propelled Lawn Mower. Repairing a gear drive for a Craftsman self-propelled lawn mower sounds like a task that only an expert could do.It is quite possible, however, that the process can be simple and broken down to just a few steps. Repairing a gear drive self-propelled mower will take an hour or so...
Repairing a gear drive for a Craftsman self-propelled lawn mower sounds like a task that only an expert could do.It is quite possible, however, that the process can be simple and broken down to just a few steps. Repairing a gear drive self-propelled mower will take an hour or so to repair, but it can save hundreds of dollars in repairs.
Things You'll Need
Owner's manual
Turn off the lawn mower. Even lawn mowers can be dangerous.
Locate the self-propelled motor. For front drive machines, it's on the deck, in between the front wheels. If it's a rear drive, it's between the rear wheels.
Check for any debris on the gear box housing. This could clog the gears. If there is any, remove it.
Pop the gear drive housing off with a flat screwdriver. Under the housing will be gears that run the self-propelling motion. Check for any clogs such as little rocks or crushed leaves. If there are any, replace them.
Check for cracks in the gears. Any cracks can result in the motor not working. Replacement gears can be purchased through the Craftsman parts phone line. Replace the broken gears with a screwdriver then put the new ones back in.
Tips & Warnings
The gear housing can be a pain sometimes to pop off. Just work with it and don't lose patience and it will come off smoothly.
