Husqvarna Mower Self Propelled Sticky Wheel Fix

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[savethechigger]

Thanks! Same issue with my Craftsman mower. I guess those sleeves are actually part of the wheel. I had to hammer mine off and the sleeves stayed on. thanks to your video, I realized those sleeves are supposed to turn!

[ChristopherTreadway]

That’s the wheel sleeve. Happens a lot on front and rear drive on Husqvarna. At least they use a sleeve and not just plastic. Good video

[paulmonk]

Suggestion: find one of those battery terminal brushes and use it to clean the wheel axles.

[JosephAllen-ipdk]

I’ve found that when this happens I release the AWD levers and then push the mower forward. This seems to release the wheels and then I can pull it backward without a problem. That’s my work around but I will investigate the sleeve issue after watching this.

[mattwinters]

I have similar problem but mine is rear drive, I did the same cleaned it all up works great until it start it. The self propel will not completely disengage making it tough to pull back. Any thoughts ??

[jalebjaba]

Hi, I recently had the drive belt replaced, but the other day the front wheel split from the inside plastic wheel, the self propelled stopped working, the gear has no resistance, could that be A wheel problem, I’m sure the previous repairman will charge for evaluating the problem. Thanks

[alper]

Hi, thanks for the video. I have a Husqvarna LC221Ah push lawnmower with cracked rear wheel. I could not find a oem replacement so I purchased a universal wheel from HD. Before I attempt to put it on, can you let me know if universal wheels work on self propelled awd lawnmowers. If so, do I need to make some modifications such as removing some parts? Thanks again.

[JasonSmith-qxzh]

Look like a job for dawn dishwasher detergent and vinegar no water thats what I soaked those bind belt wheels in now they run like grease lightning.

[beansgas]

Husqvarna quality has really gone down hill over the last few years, but it isn't reflected in the price for these things, they still manage to charge top dollar for them. And front wheel drive is a stupid idea on a lawnmower, when you have the bag on and it starts to fill up all the weight transfers, and the front wheels lose traction. Good fix though, well done.

[dkupy]

Those sleeves were really frozen.
On Honda mower HRR216, both ends of the drive shaft have a half round key forced up by a small spring that catches the small gear driving the wheels. When pulling backwards the gear compresses the key and spring allowing the wheels to freewheel. I had one where dirt got packed into the spring and keyway preventing compression and locking the drive wheels on backward pulls. Disassemble and clean and try not to lose those darn little springs!

[philliphall]

Need some never zee on it, plus need to do all the other wheels also
Of you wash your mower this needs done every year before you store it for winter

[norm]

Have you any advice on getting mine to run uphill, ok level ground it's fine but on a sloping small hill it just doesn't drive up, I end up pushing the mower.
Tryed a new belt and wheels and still the same problem .
Any advice welcome

[foundingfodder]

I haven't tried this. The problem I'm having is, the wheels turn very slow when you press the handle in. I thought it was the belt, but it's still doing the same thing. Any advice?

[paulmonk]

Uze axle grease instead of spray. Works better and lasts longer.

[RyanAlmand]

Wire brushes will save you loads of time.

[kenh]

My rear wheel drive is locking up when trying to pull backwards, i wonder if its the same thing on a rear wheel drive

[philliphall]

I’ve had to spit the internet sheeve that is frozen on shaft, it belongs in the plastic wheel 😢😢😢rust is why you don’t leave them outside

[philliphall]

Take a 6 inch 1/4 bolt and spit the end 3/4 inch and cut of bolt head
Rape it with emery cloth and use drill to remove rust in wheels

[mgomez]

The wheel with stuck sleeve was your problem.

[rkharrod]

Disengage self propelled feature just before you stop. The the wheels will release.