Fixing The Self Propel On A BlackMax Mower

[@gearhead366]

$37 to get the self propel working? WAY worth it. I just had to replace the drive wheels on my Toro Recycler, and they were $37.81 delivered.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Even the price you payed was well worth it too.

[@RoldanRR00]

I'm going out on a limb to say this repaired mower will last longer than its brand new, battery powered counterpart.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

agreed

[@mjg263]

Yes, definitely worth it to get the self prop working again imo.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Absolutely

[@MikeFoster-sy8jl]

A couple days ago I had done my Brute like this with the high rear wheel.. had some issues with replacing the whole self propelled system but pushed through… just need to buy a 22”Blade for it. Great Job on the Black Max!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you and good luck with your project too.

[@jesterr7133]

The Snapper Ninja I am working on for a friend is the first self propelled mower I have ever used. The system was seized when he brought it to me, but I have managed to at least get that working properly. You get a pretty good workout with it on the highest speed setting, lol. I am going to try to find one for myself now.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes that system is surprisingly good considering how it looks

[@owenrobertson-n6o]

I always check twice a day for you having new videos on both channels

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I appreciate that

[@Turningwrenches85]

Nice fix there sir

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you!

[@kravchan]

I used to lube back of that metal gear, theres lobes, little metal rod and end of drive shaft with hole in it, where little rod goes in. All of that can rust, wear and die. I used to lube plastic gear aswell, to precevent such wear as in video. Polyurethane grease work good. Yes, dirt does attache to grease, but not on contract suface, but on nearby surface, creating some type of shield over it.

[@gordonthompson7251]

I have a problem hope you can help me with. I have anold Craftsman push mower bought in 06. I took the blade off to sharpen and noticed oil on the underside . In your opinion isn't worth fixing? Where do you think the leak is coming from.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes, I think it's worth fixing, More than likely it could be the Lower oil seal, or the valve cover gasket. These items are cheap in comparison to a new mower.

[@dfields9511]

that's a Husqvarna deck they bow out like that, old craftsmans are the same way

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you for letting us know

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

Hey bro what's up? Cool video. It just goes to show what a little tlc to your equipment can make them last a lifetime.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Yes it does

[@slipperyblueclay2521]

I have a Craftsman mower very similar to the one in the video. My wheel teeth were in great shape but I need a new belt. I wish this model had the belt guide like the one in the video since it jumps off. I think it has stretched over time.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I'm pretty sure should have come with one. I wonder if someone took the belt guide off?

[@stanbigst]

It was absilutely worth the $$$ to get the self propelled function working. I wouldn't be without it! A question for you, please. I have an old lawn edger I picked up on the curb. It runs fine, but leaks oil badly. It has a B&S 3.5 hp model 91212, code 0189-01. I suspect the crankshaft seal on the output is the problem. Is this seal replaceable from the outside, or will I have to open the motor up to replace it from the inside? Your reply will be greatly appreciated.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thanks for the question and the seal can be replaced from the outside.

[@stanbigst]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Thanks for the ultra-fast response. I'll get a seal ordered and tackle the repair soon!

[@MK-he8xm]

My mower has RWD & non adjustable cable; the self propel works but won't disengage! The self propel bar is sloppy,loose. This happened after new belt put on. It worked great then suddenly RWD self propel wouldn't disengage & mower won't roll backwards. I noticed that on the top part of the cable where it is visible above the shearing & connects to the self propel handle bar it's bent. Do u have any videos on this problem? Its a POWERSMART 196cc RWD 22" self propel mower that for almost 5 years has been great mower.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

no unfortunately I don't have any videos on this issue

[@liljoeii6091]

Thank you for the video

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Thanks for watching!

[@notloc3463]

What brand is your personal mower??

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

it's a honda

[@kirbyvanduzer6565]

Very worth it 37 dollars is quite cheap I was expecting it to be more expensive when I used to live in the suburbs I wish I had a push mower with self propelle because the one I was using then was heavy and I had to push it uphill witch was very hard and it sucked now I live out in the country we got two acres now we’ve been out here since 1996 the only push mower I use is my huskqvarna trimmer mower on certain parts of the yard it takes me a few minutes pops mows the lawn with his zero turn

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that's a lot of mowing

[@kirbyvanduzer6565]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE my step dad mows with his zero turn riding mower I just do around gardens and trees and our above ground pool with my trimmer mower it only takes me a few minutes it’s not bad

[@MazichMusic]

I found out that HOP stands for Husqvarna Outdoor Products, alao known as AYP. They made many Craftsman mowers and tractors before SBD bought the rights to Craftsman. Another viewer stated that it is a Husqvarna deck, biws out like the older Craftsman, and he us correct. I had a great experience last September in securing a new deck for my 2004 Craftsman Lawn teactor that rusted out.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you for sharing that information

[@jayjones8424]

I got a black maxx trimmer i do say its a tough product 💯

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you for letting me know

[@adammosher1115]

I have a question about the drive pulley I have one that is 2pice and it has a replacement that one piece should I order a new 2 piece one or use the one that I got from the parts shop

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

not sure, this would be based on what your budget is.

[@adammosher1115]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I have the money it is just I don't know witch one I should use I have the one from the parts store but it's one piece and the one on the mower is 2 pieces but the parts store said it was the replacement part

[@jimplosay8352]

What inclinometer app did you use?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I don't recall and I got rid of it, soon after using it for this video.

[@jimplosay8352]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Thanks, it looked useful.

[@brianking1138]

Probably worth it. Most customers want self propelled and a bag.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

agreed, I also they want all they can for their money

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I've done that and a lot more to get them going but used them for here. Ended up giving them all away but the opposed and Snapper but the battery job can cut the whole place and still had 74% left yesterday. BUT the gas jobs are still here just in case. Blessings

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I like the idea of keeping for a back up

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Better be safe than sorry as the old saying went.

[@mattwickert736]

I would recommend changing the one side drive gear as well. It looked like the teeth on it were pretty well worn down, and that will likely contribute to the plastic wheel teeth wearing out quicker on the new wheels.. As for why the plastic teeth wear out, I attribute it to gunk on the axles causing rolling resistance which the metal drive gears will always win that battle against the plastic over time. I suspect that people who keep the wheels turning no matter what, then plop them down to start moving again....that sudden change in speed could possibly contribute as well. Well worth the cost of parts, though! That's the last era of mowers where I feel like the decks and other parts were really made with decent materials.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I like your idea!

[@redneckgarage17O819]

As a full time lawn equipment tech i can tell you people will go a long way to have the self propell fixed, i once had a honda with a bad 3 speed transmission in, a new transmission was gonna cost around 400 euro, we called the customer to tell them and they told us to go ahaid and order it It also needed a speed selector cable wich so with parst and labor the customer paid over 500 euro So id say 37 dollars really aint bad

[@redneckgarage17O819]

I should mention this was a professional grade mower

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

wow they really wanted it to work again

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that would make sense

[@SandDsmallenginerepair]

worth it forsure

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

agreed

[@philliphall5198]

The rusty shaft caused the plastic gears to fail twice as fast, removing any clean them pretty often, lubricants are a must on the axle shaft 😊😊😊

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

agreed!

[@gillgetter3004]

Heck ya worth it👍

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thanks

[@robertmailhos8159]

Blackmax mower that is sold at Walmart only thing is that you can't take it back once you put gas and oil in the engine hopefully it will drive easier with the smaller wheels on the back of it

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

agreed

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE what I meant to say is that it needs a set of bigger wheels on the back end where it is easier to use

[@andyhamilton8940]

You can flip those gears around. You see the wear. They only grip half the teeth on the wheels so flipping the gears will prolong eating up the wheel teeth.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

ah, thank you for that, I hadn't thought of that.

[@MUUKOW3]

I never really understood the purpose of a front drive mower. The tires just spin the grass especially after the bag get some weight in it and of course you have no power for turns or lifting the ftont. I think the old Toro Whirlwind and Grassmaster were the only front drivers that actually pulled the mower. And high wheel front drive? Thats kinda like a lifted four wheel drive with 22" low profile wheels all around.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

the answer is pretty easy, cost. The cost to make a rear drive unit, is a bit more expensive because it has to do a lot of "work" in comparison to what the FWD units do. You are right, these don't pull very hard, but I always considered this more of an "assisted" drive system.

[@MUUKOW3]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Everything always comes down to the bean counters. Of course the other extreme was the question nobody asked with the all wheel drive mowers something only a genius in marketing thought of.

[@richardboggs9428]

It was worth every penny you spent on it

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

agreed

[@ChuckyandHelenshow]

my yard is basically like tackling Mount Everest because it’s almost impossible to get up that’s my answer

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

great answer

[@Idkx2ummm]

3:03 Oh my God how much crap was in that thing holy Lee😂 3:03

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

more than I thought!

[@elijahvin97]

Hello, I asked you a question before you never ever did the video for some reason I don’t know why I asked if you can show a video of you fixing the troy built lawnmower with the three screws in it because my lawnmower has two screws or actually one screw missing and it makes the lawnmower head move when I try to pull the string if you know what I’m talking about if you are able to do that video that would be great if you need the name of the toy built walk behind lawnmower the name of it again is Troy built tb 200 21 inch cut The motor is Briggs & Stratton.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I wish I knew

[@elijahvin97]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE ok ty

[@philliphall5198]

Lube all four wheels folks

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you got that right

[@jonathanfierberg3807]

There was dog doody on you’re rear tire 🛞

[@WJCTechyman]

I thought you had a Honda mower for some reason?

[@philliphall5198]

Most have B/S engines that I’ve seen

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I do, but I'm always looking for a good backup

[@zxc91x]

Poor design on the self propel craftsman. They all bent inward eventually due to the heavy mower deck.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

true