Mikey fixes the self propulsion on his Craftsman lawn mower!

In this video I show how I troubleshot and repaired the self-propulsion system on my lawn mower, to take it from completely inoperable to fully working in about an hour and half, including travel time to go buy a couple of parts. Total cost of the repair including tax was around $24. And it was really easy to do.

[bcoh]

Didn’t need this. This isn’t the problem with my mower at all. But I watched every second of it because your delivery and presentation is what I look for in all YouTube videos. No extra nonsense and simple quick explanation. You get a like, sir.

[harbinguy]

This is a beautiful video production and repair for someone who "doesn't anything about lawn mower repair", I enjoyed watching it very much, thank you!!!

[SMFFL]

Straight and to the point, Excellent video. No annoying music dubbed in, no drawn out speeches that have nothing to do with the reason we are here to watch the video, no teeth sucking and swallowing spit loudly.

Thank you

[vispieux]

You may know nothing about lawn mower mecanics but as far as producing videos, this is clearly a professionnal job !

[johndoe-cccw]

Thanks to people like you the common people can learn and save a few bucks

[marcinwieczorek]

The quality of this video is outstanding.

[anthonynelson]

You have to replace the walnuts nuts in the wheels every couple of years so the walnut oil will keep the gears in the wheels lubed. I use the Mobile 1 synthetic walnuts.

[RandyOm]

Excellent concise editing and commentary. Thanks.

[bosco]

Outstanding video. I just went through this with my Husqvarna push mower. After replacing the drive cable and drive belt, I found out the wheel gears were completely worn out. Now, it is like a brand new push mower.

[vincentcoelho]

Thank you. I never mess with mechanics but you have encouraged me to do it. I have removed the front wheels and now just need to buy new ones. So easy that eve an electrician can do it.

[Giarcnek]

Now, this is a video I can get behind... Just like anything in life, if you neglect It, It will neglect you.
Cheers!

[benrobles]

Excellent video. You should grease the axle bolts to keep them from rusting onto the inside of the wheel.

[joeguilfoyle]

Great job on the video. Short, sweat and to the point. And very clear, without obstructions of your body or head. I'm subscriber 1.3K

[CharlesDavidOliver]

Damn dude, same exact situation down to the first pull start up each season! You have helped me find my problem. Thanks man!

[daviddedick]

Good clear method of step by step diagnosis and repair. A little common sense and a willingness to ‘give it a try’ go a long way in the world of repairing things.

[forresthoffman]

WOW! Thanks SO much for this video. I have a very similar craftsman mower I got for free, and I was about to swap the entire transmission for nothing. My front drive wheels were completely worn just like yours! Again, thanks for the video!

[mitchellmarkt]

Best video I watched out of any self propelled mowers and how they work

[paulcoverdale]

First class video, great filming and clear voice over, thank you, from u.k.

[jessicakivett]

This is exactly what happened to ours. Thanks!

[brtyify]

I suggest that you replace the metal pinion gears also. They are metal, but wear as well and will cause the plastic wheel gears to strip again shortly. Know this by my own experience.