How to FIX a LOOSE & WOBBLY Lawn Mower Wheel - Easy DIY on the CHEAP!

This Craftsman M250 Lawn Mower has a bad case of the Wobbles! I wanted to see if I could fix it without having to spend $40 to replace it. I hope this video helps you fix your wobbly mower wheels and "Put the Do into Do-It-Yourself"
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[@jameswordenjr.7628]

Another option is to go to the Home Depot (or any other hardware supplier), and purchase a piece of 1/2 inch hard copper tubing, and cut the length needed for the wheel, and then press it in by using a soft brass hammer or a block of wood and hammer. It works extremely well and will last as long as the original bushings.

[@scottfirman]

Donnyboy said lawn mower parts are expensive in Canada. I believe that as prices have gone up across the board on lawn mower parts. Between labor costs and parts cost, it's no wonder people just put their worn mower out by the road. I see the new electric mowers are getting recalled enmass due to fires. I do not encourage people to buy them because they will cost the homeowner down the road. Also, those mowers are NOT GREEN. There was no provisions to recycle them like the gas mower. Shame on those that are pushing electric mowers, or any other lawn equipment.

[@waynestefinashen239]

The OLD MAN here from Eliminator Performance small engine repair. Just caught your video and hit the sub button, first time you came up as a rec from YT that i recall. Enjoyed the video and we purchase bronze bushings from Fastenal for 33 cents Cdn. each which measure .500 ID and .625 OD . If necessary we drill out the wheel with a 5/8 drill on the drill press to ensure proper centering and that the hole is perpendicular to the diameter so the wheel will not wobble when reinstalled. Note the wheel needs to be clamped when drilling for safety reasons since the drill tries to lift the wheel since it is so soft of a material. Mend It Man in the UK had a good video on using a pop can cut up in strips to make a bushing which is a cheap fix also. Steves Small Engine Saloon used copper pipe but we found the ID of the copper pipe is a little too big and has some wobble but better than what it would start as.

[@user-nd5bx8fk6v]

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[@rickbroerman9267]

I really loved that video 📹. AWESOME IDEA!!!!

[@nickbustos4839]

This is my first time watching your videos and I'm impressed great idea 👍 and a good job. 👍 thank you I am now a subscriber

[@topafkar]

Very good 👍

[@johnferrantino3583]

You could also replace the whole plastic sleeve with 2 bearings. I was able to get a set of 4 that fit exactly for 10 bucks. I've also done the metal sleeve insert as well for wobbly front wheels on non self propelled models

[@buchajo]

Is it normal for a lawnmower wheel on a new lawnmower to be extremely loose after cutting the yard just a time or two? I've bought 2 Hyper Tough push mowers in the past month and they've both had the same issue right away? I don't know if this is just a crappy brand or what? These are brand new lawnmowers and both times it has been the rear right wheel that has gotten incredibly loose right away?

[@donaldlee6699]

Thanks for the video! I subscribed!

[@philliphall5198]

I use 1/2 inch copper tubing L type and drill out the plastic wheels and drill it

[@observer6231]

Thank You very much for sharing. Amazing job done!!! Good luck 👍 😊

[@theHook-up]

Always appreciate your videos

[@stripersniper1531]

1/2 copper pipe is the

[@danielpadgett2831]

Great job 👍

[@LeadDennis]

Thank you

[@Luciano-jg5ws]

I purchased some needle bearings that fit perfectly in my wheels and axle with little wobble (13mm inside; 19mm outside, 12mm lenght, 3 for each wheel, hole is 36mm deep in my case). I'm gonna mow a few yards and see if they won't get destroyed too fast. At first the wheels are rolling nice and not getting stuck.

[@dzibdzib2287]

You very smart

[@WeatherNut27]

My front wheels are bowing out.. do you have any videos on how to fix that?

[@abdelmalekbeo7576]

Take a normal L Type Plumbing Brass pipe, cut it to lenght of the wheel. Take a 5/8 drill bit and drill the wheel. push that brass pipe in and you're all set.