How a peerless 700 transmission works

This video explains how a peerless 700 5 speed transmission works and how the shift keys lock into gear.

[@davesletsfixit6175]

Perfect explanation! Anyone about to repair there’s would benefit greatly having watched your video. Nice Job.

[@alfredmabbitt229]

This was very helpful thanks

[@davesletsfixit6175]

Oh, by the way, I love the ingenious stand you’re using. I’ll be sure to use that!

[@baulinstruments7862]

Thank you for the video. Mine is slipping and you gave me an inside look before I took it apart. Now I can order some parts without having the transmission apart while waiting. You have saved me some time. Thank you!!

[@olivia0826]

Where did you find parts

[@rexmundi8154]

Thanks for the explanation. I got to de-rustify one of these that got full of water.

[@tedwilliamsleague]

Excellent! Thank you for your time and ability.

[@azman67]

Yes plz show your racing lawn mower and racing video also thx great video thank you from AZ

[@andersjonsas344]

Thank you for your explaination of Perless gear box it`s help me very much just for the moment when I`am just try to repair ,oke`Y just find the shifter on shaft to change gear was on wrong way so i don`t work correct And I pricienrt your explanation on yuor video very much Thank you Anders from Sweden 2020-06-09

[@tonyr.godoythelawnmowerguy866]

I love it thank you good job

[@dubs_rt3265]

excellent video! How do you make the transmission faster? I have that transmission on my scag 36” walk behind and would like to move faster. Thank you

[@andyhendrickson5619]

Cool thanks engine dude.

[@stevenfair9423]

Thanks a ton for the video. My issue is stuck in neutral. The ring that the shift arm moves in and out of gear won’t move so it won’t push it into gear. Does this mean the keyed area is rusted onto the shaft? Please help

[@rongilbaugh8193]

Thank you for the video very helpful. Can gears & internal parts be purchased or do I need to find used Trans to salvage parts. I’m struggling to find and lawn mower shops, they just want to sell new, complete trans.

[@ZigZag9]

You should be able to buy new replacement parts as long as you have the part number.

[@longlifeprinters9]

Dang it, all you had to do was do a close up of the end thrust washer & I would know which way they go, now I need to find another video explaining which direction the thrust washers go.... Mine were both ways so I couldn't determine which is right. I'm guessing that the bevel needs to be to the left or out so the keys will hit the rounded part & bounce inward as they go in. ??

[@user-rt3sz8td4y]

Hi! What could be wrong with the Peerles 700 5 speed When the machine is running, it doesn't go overboard and shake the gear stick What could be wrong and where can I get parts ordered in Finland?

[@scottdarnell8951]

Odd question for a different application of these Transmissions: if you spin the input shaft one way the output shaft turns a certain way. If you turn the input shaft the opposite way does the output shaft likewise turn the opposite direction? Nice video, thank you very much.

[@ZigZag9]

Yes it would.

[@wcjcnc]

One of the gears in my transmission is missing several teeth. How do I identify the gear so I can order a new one?

[@hals8733]

I have a very similar transmission in an ExMark Metro-14k-5 It suddenly stopped driving the left drive wheel but the right side still drives. What would cause the left side to stop driving under load?

[@jsjoe66]

Great video! I have a Peerless Model 505 and the schematic does not show the washers you mentioned between the output gears? What lub do you use? If oil, how to you keep it from leaking out?

[@ZigZag9]

i would use cornhead grease made by john deere. if using oil go with a gear type oil but you will need an oil seal where the input shaft is. The washers between the output gears need to be there otherwise your trans will not stay in gear.

[@user-ff8ss1oo4q]

​@ZigZag9 HEY ZIG what I want to know is when I have my lawnmower ON in NEUTRAL then i put into ANY GEAR it won't move,,,,But if i turn it OFF & put into any GEAR 12345-REVERSE it a go in that GEAR only when the motor is on it doesn't move what am i'm missing here bud PLEASE in needs some HELP!!!!!

[@noahmurphy4470]

What would cause hard shifting ?

[@TheMackie93]

Im new to this. Is it possible to put in next gear while the wheels are spinning? Its not like a clutch on a car 😅

[@rsmith8372]

What size is drive shaft snap ring?

[@philliphall5198]

I would think the safety switch is aground system like other vehicles which is safer than positive

[@armanitorres7954]

Is it good for racing

[@zoltankrasztina6672]

Thank you for the video! I have the similar gearbox, but it has only 2 switching keys. Can you please give me the ID number of gearbox having 4 keys? The gerbox weakest point is the switching keys, I had to replace them already 2 times.

[@ZigZag9]

ID number is not that necessary all you would need to do is find another peerless 700 with the four shift keys. Easy as simply changing out the shaft.

[@zoltankrasztina6672]

Thank you for your kind answer, but the reason I asked the certain ID number to find the 4 shift key peerless 700 gear. So far I had no success findig it.

[@Zachry86]

My dad was pushing snow with his riding mower with a peerless gearbox 758A. He pushed hard and then it broke. No gear action forward of backwards. Any ideas what likely has broken? I assume this is something that might happen in lawnmower racing also. Where to buy parts? Thanks to your awsome video im going to open it up and try to diagnose it.

[@ZigZag9]

Thanks buddy for the comment. it sounds like it might be the shift keys or the gears themselves. its hard to tell without opening it up.

[@bpeck238]

Can you give me the quantity of gear oil you put in the casing before closing it back up?

[@ZigZag9]

I just filled it up about halfway with automotive gear oil. Quantity of oil is based on your preference in my opinion.

[@andywalkerplumber]

I have a toro 8-25 wheel horse that will work in 1st through 3rd but not 4th or 5th - do you think I need new shift keys? Thanks

[@ZigZag9]

its hard to tell. i would probably open it up and see whats going on inside. shift keys are possibly worn but it sounds more like gears.

[@andywalkerplumber]

Alan's small engine service thanks ! I guess the only way to find out is to take it apart - now I’m down to only 1st and reverse

[@123MrAbdullah]

Is there a downside to running oil instead of grease in a gearbox that will be used to mow, not race?

[@ZigZag9]

Using oil in a gearbox to mow may not lubricate the gears as well since everything is moving at a slower speed. There is a grease you can use called cornhead grease that is a cross between oil and grease mix. I think it would work perfect for your application.

[@123MrAbdullah]

@@ZigZag9 Thanks for the explanation! I'll check it out. :)

[@ArchCityCraftsman]

I have this on my exmark walk behind. Noticed my right side drive shaft spline had play in and out but my left doesn't. Any idea what's broke? Thank buddy.

[@ZigZag9]

Could be that your bronze bushing may be worn down or spacer washer inside is worn.

[@ArchCityCraftsman]

@@ZigZag9 thanks, I plan to spend tomorrow working on the mower I'll take a look. I don't see those parts available on parts tree. What the best parts supplier you go to for this stuff?

[@user-lq9cw2dx8g]

pozz na ovom mjenjaču kada polazim u 4 ili 5 brzini malo mi zaškripi na startu, ali kasnije uredno sve ide, znači samo na startu

[@411techhelp]

You did not show how the ball and spring is set up.And were can we get parts for this transmission.My shift lever just moves freely with no resistance .I ony found 1 ball in mine?

[@ZigZag9]

there is supposed to be only 1 ball inside

[@BAMAJiPS]

do you know why my 700-072 4 key would slip? Well I thought Id have missing gear teeth on the gears why it would slip and re grab... come to find out after inspecting, my 4 key is a 3 key! Will the lack of one key cause the slippage??

[@BAMAJiPS]

I ended up just ordering a new unit, but this particular model is pricey and might order a new 4 key shaft and fix the existing one to sell

[@jonathanfeliciano7765]

HY I HAVE A BOBCAT CLASSIC PRO 36 AND THE TRANSMISSION HAVE A NOISE IS LIKE THEY NEED OIL CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT HAPPEN WITH THAT NOISE THEY NEED OIL O CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION THEY SHIFT GOOD AND RUN GOOD BUT IS THE NOISE

[@ZigZag9]

These do not normally use oil. They have grease from the factory. You may have damaged gears causing the noise.

[@diegomorales7587]

I didn’t see the keys going through the gears

[@Farmtractor]

PLEASE RESPOND: I have a peerless 700 with a H pattern shifter. How do I take it apart? Will anything jump out when dissembling?? It’s the 3 speed model. Help would be MUCH appreciated

[@ZigZag9]

There should be bolts holding the case together. nothing will jump out at you just slowly split the case apart.

[@Farmtractor]

@@ZigZag9 Thanks! I’m gonna rebuild it since I’ve been having issues with it... Where can I buy parts for it? Like gears, shafts, bearings, etc.

[@ZigZag9]

@@Farmtractor There should be a tag on the case with the model number and code. your local lawnmower repair shop should be able to order all the parts you will need.

[@Farmtractor]

@@ZigZag9 thanks so much!

[@reidsims1794]

Some shops will tell you this trans is not serviceable. Changing the keys is common every few years for heavier mowers. Dont listen to buy new one BS. These trans are simple, will run forever with proper service.

[@dollywoodrailfan]

Where’s the clutch

[@timnell207]

Very good info but I sure hope you drive faster than you talk. You are soooo slooowww