Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engines - MTD only goes in Reverse
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kjcalig
10-11-08, 10:37 AM
MTD Lawn Tractor 42" red
Model #133K679G205 MFG code #1F143840053
sticker on back of trans or rear gearcase gives:
Model #618-0073
Serial # 462698
number on the bottom of trans:
719-0313
Problem:
When put in forward drive position and in any speed, when the clutch/brake is let out - it just gives a growling sound and does not move forward. Not sure if its gear noise.
When put in reverse in any speed and the clutch is let out - it moves backward like normal with no unusual sounds.
I ended up breaking down and splurging on a JD 318 before I had to make hay. Mowing in reverse with the MTD would have been a challenge, but was not up for it at the time. The MTD motor is great and thought I would take the trans or drive apart and get the old girl going again, but found you guys. Can you save me some hunting time?
Model #133K679G205 MFG code #1F143840053
sticker on back of trans or rear gearcase gives:
Model #618-0073
Serial # 462698
number on the bottom of trans:
719-0313
Problem:
When put in forward drive position and in any speed, when the clutch/brake is let out - it just gives a growling sound and does not move forward. Not sure if its gear noise.
When put in reverse in any speed and the clutch is let out - it moves backward like normal with no unusual sounds.
I ended up breaking down and splurging on a JD 318 before I had to make hay. Mowing in reverse with the MTD would have been a challenge, but was not up for it at the time. The MTD motor is great and thought I would take the trans or drive apart and get the old girl going again, but found you guys. Can you save me some hunting time?
30yearTech
10-11-08, 06:15 PM
Go to the MTD site
http://buymtdonline.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&App=MTD54&TF=Empartweb&Lang=EN&searchDB=MTD%20Brand&loginID=MTDCon%20&LoginPWD=&xmlPostDest=http://www.buymtdonline.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/processShoppingCart_10101_15601_-1_19502
Enter your model number and click the search button. When your unit comes up, click on the transmission to get a blow up of your tranny. I think based on your description that items #15 & #17 are what is causing your problem.
It's not an overly complicated repair, but can take a few hours to complete.
http://buymtdonline.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&App=MTD54&TF=Empartweb&Lang=EN&searchDB=MTD%20Brand&loginID=MTDCon%20&LoginPWD=&xmlPostDest=http://www.buymtdonline.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/processShoppingCart_10101_15601_-1_19502
Enter your model number and click the search button. When your unit comes up, click on the transmission to get a blow up of your tranny. I think based on your description that items #15 & #17 are what is causing your problem.
It's not an overly complicated repair, but can take a few hours to complete.
kjcalig
10-12-08, 08:51 AM
Awesome! Looks like the right parts alright. You guys are worth your weight in gold. A couple hour job for you maybe - for me, probably about 8 hours. Thanks for the help. I like that little red tractor. Time to get the pigeon poop off and get her going again!