Chapter 6: Transmission And Rear Wheels; Transmission Replacement; Low Wheel Mower - MTD 830 Series Shop Handbook

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CHAPTER 6: TRANSMISSION AND REAR WHEELS

Transmission replacement

NOTE: The internal parts of the transmission are
not serviceable.
• If the mower suffers a drive failure that cannot be
attributed to the belt, control cables, or variable
speed pulleys, replace the transmission.
• If the transmission is visibly damaged (broken),
replace the transmission.

Low wheel mower

1. Preparation:
1a. Remove the baffle as described in Chapter
4: Drive belt and baffles. See Figure 6.1.
Blade
Baffle extension
Baffle
Removed
Figure 6.1
1b. Set the cutting height to the highest position.
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1c. Support the mower by the back of the deck,
in such a way that the rear wheels can be
removed. See Figure 6.2.
Figure 6.2
2. Rear wheel and dust cover removal:
2a. Remove the rear wheels using a 1/2"
wrench. See Figure 6.3.
Steel drive
gear in wheel
Figure 6.3
Rear wheels
elevated
Spur gear