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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairTroy-Bilt Lawn Mower Transmission Spring Insert Replacement (731-07355)
Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower Transmission Spring Insert Replacement (731-07355)
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- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the transmission spring insert on a Troy-Bilt lawn mower (model 12AVB2RQ766). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the self-driving feature is not working properly.
All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Troy-Bilt
All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Troy-Bilt
Step By Step Instructions
1
Troy-bilt Lawn Mower - Model 12AVB2RQ766
2
Lawn Mower Transmission Spring Insert Replacement
3
Tools & Assistance Needed
4
You will need a 9/16th inch socket, a 3/8th inch socket, and needle-nose pliers for this procedure, and you may need assistance.
5
Hot
6
Before you begin, confirm the engine has cooled.
7
Spill
8
Be sure there is little or no fuel in the tank.
9
For safety, detach the ignition coil wire from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
10
Heavy
11
Now tip the lawn mower back and use a weight to hold the handle assembly down.
12
Using the 9/16th inch socket, unthread the nuts securing the two front wheels.
13
Remove both wheels.
14
Slide off the two drive gears, along with the wheel guards.
15
Use the 3/8th inch socket to unthread the seven lower screws securing the front transmission cover.
16
Unthread the two upper screws securing the cover.
17
Pull the wheel adjustment lever outward so you can fully detach the cover.
18
Remove the two drive shaft bearings.
19
Slide the front axle assembly off.
20
Use the needle-nose pliers to depress the tab to release the spring insert from the transmission support.
21
Dislodge the transmission assembly and depress the tab to release the insert and spring from the transmission.
22
Slide the spring off of the old insert.
23
Install the new transmission spring insert by first sliding on the spring.
24
Keeping the insert stopper facing downward, snap the insert into place in the transmission.
25
Fully position the transmission and snap the opposite end of the insert into the support.
26
Realign the front axle assembly on the transmission support.
27
Slide the two drive shaft bearings onto the axle and fully insert them into the axle plates.
28
Make sure the bearings are positioned in the notches in the transmission support.
29
Hold the axle assembly in place as you reposition the front transmission cover by first inserting the tab under the belt slot in the deck.
30
Make sure the drive cable is positioned in the notch in the cover.
31
Pull the wheel adjustment lever outward to properly align the front of the cover.
32
Replace the nine screws to secure the cover, starting with the lower middle screw.
33
Reposition the wheel guards followed by the two drive gears.
34
Align the two front wheels, and thread the nuts to secure them.
35
Remove the weight and return the lawn mower to its upright position.
36
Reattach the ignition coil wire to the spark plug, and refill the fuel tank if necessary.
37
Congrats! Your lawn mower is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the transmission spring insert on a Troy-Bilt lawn mower (model 12AVB2RQ766). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the self-driving feature is not working properly.
All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Troy-Bilt
All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Troy-Bilt
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Troy-bilt Lawn Mower - Model 12AVB2RQ766
2
Lawn Mower Transmission Spring Insert Replacement
3
Tools & Assistance Needed
4
You will need a 9/16th inch socket, a 3/8th inch socket, and needle-nose pliers for this procedure, and you may need assistance.
5
Hot
6
Before you begin, confirm the engine has cooled.
7
Spill
8
Be sure there is little or no fuel in the tank.
9
For safety, detach the ignition coil wire from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
10
Heavy
11
Now tip the lawn mower back and use a weight to hold the handle assembly down.
12
Using the 9/16th inch socket, unthread the nuts securing the two front wheels.
13
Remove both wheels.
14
Slide off the two drive gears, along with the wheel guards.
15
Use the 3/8th inch socket to unthread the seven lower screws securing the front transmission cover.
16
Unthread the two upper screws securing the cover.
17
Pull the wheel adjustment lever outward so you can fully detach the cover.
18
Remove the two drive shaft bearings.
19
Slide the front axle assembly off.
20
Use the needle-nose pliers to depress the tab to release the spring insert from the transmission support.
21
Dislodge the transmission assembly and depress the tab to release the insert and spring from the transmission.
22
Slide the spring off of the old insert.
23
Install the new transmission spring insert by first sliding on the spring.
24
Keeping the insert stopper facing downward, snap the insert into place in the transmission.
25
Fully position the transmission and snap the opposite end of the insert into the support.
26
Realign the front axle assembly on the transmission support.
27
Slide the two drive shaft bearings onto the axle and fully insert them into the axle plates.
28
Make sure the bearings are positioned in the notches in the transmission support.
29
Hold the axle assembly in place as you reposition the front transmission cover by first inserting the tab under the belt slot in the deck.
30
Make sure the drive cable is positioned in the notch in the cover.
31
Pull the wheel adjustment lever outward to properly align the front of the cover.
32
Replace the nine screws to secure the cover, starting with the lower middle screw.
33
Reposition the wheel guards followed by the two drive gears.
34
Align the two front wheels, and thread the nuts to secure them.
35
Remove the weight and return the lawn mower to its upright position.
36
Reattach the ignition coil wire to the spark plug, and refill the fuel tank if necessary.
37
Congrats! Your lawn mower is ready for use.
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