Troy-Bilt Self Propelled Lawn Mower Problems and Belt Change [Won't Propel]

[@AmazingAirshowVideos]

Thank you! I took off the plastic top on the self propelled covering using your instructions and saw the inside filled with grass & it knocked the belt off the pully. I cleaned it all out, put the belt back on, screwed it back together & it works like new again! You saved me $400! Thank you!!!

[@JLPicard440]

That's awesome! So glad I could help... 😊

[@hunkydorian]

There are a few videos here about this mower and this belt. This is the best one. This guy actually knew what he was doing. The other guys were just stabbing around until they got the machine apart. Clank! Boing! Ouch!

[@JLPicard440]

Wow... Thank you so much for the great feedback... 😀

[@roxannequeen2842]

Ever watch Taryl?

[@cindydenning1502]

I have re-watched this video a few times and can not thank you enough because I had mine (same model) slip off the front pulley. Did exactly what you said to do and now it's running better than ever. I paid $100 for this Troybilt a few years back and has been truly the best mower I ever had. Thank you, thank you, thank you 😘

[@JLPicard440]

You're welcome! So glad I could help... 😊

[@wiseoracle]

Thanks for the tips! For me the belt came off. Cleaned it all up, put the belt back on and it was running again.

[@JLPicard440]

Excellent! Glad you got it back on the road... 😎

[@davidhall3897]

Excellent video. Very clearly stated. Without the drive unit working in St. Augustine grass down in FL - this mower is nearly useless! :-(

[@JLPicard440]

Thanks for the info and the good feedback!

[@stevekearns9592]

My belt had slipped off. Easy fix thanks to you and my one rachet.

[@JLPicard440]

Excellent! So glad to help.. 😊

[@PappyNet01]

Wow, thanks for sharing your knowledge and tips: I hope my lawnmower will easy for me. I picked up a 2011 Troy-Bilt Model #12AGA26E011, Serial #1A191KC0892, from my neighborhood Curb Store approximately 10 months ago. I have been slowly making progress as life permits me: initially the lawnmower wouldn't start with the key ignition because it needed fuel. I added the gasoline and I was able to start the engine with both the key and pullcord. We were heading into winter, so I stowed it in the garage. Winter came and past then spring arrived and I decided to work on the lawnmower in the middle of spring. In mid May 2023, I found the correct charging cable that was with the lawnmower and attempted to charge the battery, but it wouldn't hold a charge. I removed the old battery, a Duracell DURA12-5F 12V 5Ah Ultra AGM Sealed Lead Battery and installed the new battery, a Lithonia 12V 5Ah AGM Sealed Lead Battery. I poured a small amount of gasoline into the fuel tank and tested the key ignition and it started . I think 2 days later, I removed the charging cable and plug from the lawnmower, removed the air filter and inspected, I removed the engine cover, cleaned dirt and debris from the assessible parts. I disconnected the ignition cables and reconnected the cables and reassembled the engine cover and air filter. I changed out the engine oil by tipping over onto the side, then with the lawnmower upright I added fresh oil and approximately 2 oz of Marvel Mystery Oil, I added gasoline to the fuel tank, I reconnected the battery and attempted to start the engine with the ignition key and it failed to start - I could not get it to start with the pull start either. I once again stowed it in the garage thinking that I may have broke it. Approximately 6-weeks later I decide to take another stab at the lawnmower. I disconnected the ignition cables from the connection points and reconnected them back - kind of like disconnecting the cables to the my computer's hard drive and reconnecting it. I removed the battery and 40-amp fuse then reinstalled the batter and fuse: I then connected the new battery to the terminals hooked it to the charging cable for 24-hours. In hindsight, I should have changed the oil first before I put gasoline in the fuel tanks because unknowingly I flood the carburetor. This past Saturday, July 01, 2023, I topped off the gasoline tank and test started the lawnmower with key ignition - it started, but then I learned that the self-propelled power on the front axle was not engaging.

[@JLPicard440]

I like the term "curb store"! Lol... I have shopped there myself... Sounds like you've almost got it ironed out. The self propelled could be a belt problem or it could be something within the wheels themselves. If the belt looks ok, I'd remove the wheels and see if there's anything obvious going on there...

[@kevinmonday522]

thank you, it was very easy to follow your instruction, keep up the good work.

[@JLPicard440]

You're welcome! Thanks for the great feedback... 😀

[@mickeybeam8124]

Excellent video. Thanks. I’ve already had this problem before and this video was invaluable.

[@JLPicard440]

You're welcome! So glad to help. 😊

[@chrism.4682]

Nice video and easy to follow. Thank you for taking the time to do it!

[@JLPicard440]

Excellent! Glad it was helpful... You're welcome. 😊

[@adamkirk4154]

When removing the blade do I need to just disconnect the spark plug or completely remove it? Love your show, great help. I’m not mechanically inclined. You make it simple and straightforward. Keep it up👍 ! I give you 5 ⭐️’s…

[@JLPicard440]

Thanks for the great feedback! I really appreciate it. Only disconnecting it is necessary. The chances of the mower inadvertently starting up while you're removing the blade is probably more than 1 million to 1.... But if there's any chance whatsoever, it only takes a few seconds, then there's no chance... 😊

[@robert_5974]

I have a 2007 Troy-bilt self propelled 675 series mower and I've had to recently learn about all this as the belt broke. My transmission cover has only 2 screws and the retaining clip is a single. The belt is guided by two flanges from the pulley mount. The plate under the blade is actually metal. The front wheels level lever are also metal. Just differences I'm noticing in design. The design was simpler in 2007 and some parts I wouldn't think would be replaced by plastic have been. Interesting to see and wonder how much life there is between the two designs per part.

[@JLPicard440]

Interesting points. Metal will definitely last longer than plastic! You have to ask yourself... If you're a satellite manufacturer how much plastic (on important parts) would you send in space??!! I guess they have to build in some failure points so you either have to buy parts or get a new lawnmower... 😟

[@robert_5974]

@@JLPicard440 yep that's my thought as well. Planned obsolescence

[@RickConzet]

Do you have a video of how to adjust belt drive cable

[@JLPicard440]

Not on this particular mower.. I did one a couple of months back on a toro and a Husqvarna... I showed the cable adjustment on one of those, I can't remember which one. It may be similar to the one you have.

[@m.jenkins8503]

Excellent video

[@JLPicard440]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it..

[@abhishekmahendru1583]

I have belt issue problem is i dont have that drill and i dont know what manual toos are required. Will wrench work?

[@JLPicard440]

HI, the wrench will work, but depending on what you want to use it for..

[@Plissken68]

EXCELLENT video.

[@JLPicard440]

Thank you very much!

[@gachafans297]

Belt size is needed can you help me that thanks awesome video

[@JLPicard440]

HI, I don't know off hand... If you take your model number and go to a www.partstree.com you can plug in that model number and get the parts breakdown. From there, you can get the part number of the belt.

[@ludagua3]

This is the best video thanks

[@JLPicard440]

TYSM! I really appreciate it.. 😊

[@FlySafe1000]

Great video, thanks

[@JLPicard440]

My pleasure! You're welcome!

[@randycorbin8266]

Your awesome my dude! Thank you very much!

[@JLPicard440]

Glad I could help! You're welcome.. 😀

[@Speedyfalcon]

what kind of blade adapter did you get for it?

[@JLPicard440]

HI... I don't remember if I needed to change the blade adapter on this one? If I said I did in the video I probably wound up getting it from Amazon...

[@jw2par]

My new belt is to loose , the old belt was the wrong one but did work . How do i tighten

[@JLPicard440]

Some mowers have an adjustment wheel where the handle is. I don't remember if this one does or not... But if it has one it'll be up by the handle...

[@adamkirk4154]

How far can I tilt the mower if there is gas and oil to get under to check the self propelled belt is on?

[@JLPicard440]

HI, you can tilt it all the way on its side, but you have to do it the right way. I actually did a video on this a while back... Hopefully this'll help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpKqq2p3d5KMgLc

[@juliocazares5190]

Thanks for your help

[@JLPicard440]

Happy to help

[@dangunn6961]

Mine is leaking oil from the transmission. Is there a way to add oil? It's only 4 years old and is always kept in my garage.

[@JLPicard440]

I seem to remember those are sealed, but if you look around on the top side, you might find a plug for oil. Try to google to find out which oil goes in there...

[@josephjoubert3835]

Do you know what can cause the self propel to stay engaged?

[@JLPicard440]

Could be a rusted cable? Or the mechanism is rusty and won't release... also have you replaced belt recently? If so it could be to short...

[@gadasavideos8564]

According to the manual for the model in the description the belt is 754-04259A

[@JLPicard440]

Great! Thanks for the info... 😊

[@jeremiahstallings3349]

My front wheels got out of alignment. I lined all of the plastic tabs up right and it immediately got back of. I've attempted to fix it 3 times and can't figure it out. That's the only thing I dislike about the front height adjustment being together instead of each wheel independently.

[@JLPicard440]

Oh wow... Sorry to hear that. I know what you're saying. I'd have to see it to figure out how to get it back to the right heights..

[@thahtran3236]

The belt keep coming off on mine could be the transmission?

[@JLPicard440]

Probably not.... are all the belt guards in place?

[@chetg2924]

hmmm. mine has the belt going to the back wheel. My adjustments are all the way as far as they can go. Cable stretched? Belt stretched?

[@JLPicard440]

HI, it could be either one, but I'd go with the belt... what is it doing? Slipping?

[@chetg2924]

I'm pulling the levers in all the way with speed set as high as possible and she just wont go. Doesnt even try.@@JLPicard440

[@JLPicard440]

Have you looked at the belt? A belt will usually slip unless it's broken...

[@chetg2924]

yeah and I think I'm going to get a new belt. Whats one wierd thing is a stick was jammed up under between the plastic cover underneath and up into that area and maybe that prematurely stretched things? Tryning to get a part number @@JLPicard440

[@MiguelGarcia-yx9im]

Thank you very much!

[@JLPicard440]

You're welcome!

[@hunkydorian]

I had the guy fix mine, and the fix lasted 20 minutes and the propeller didn't propel any more. So what's up with that?

[@JLPicard440]

Hi, I don't know what he fixed? There's more than one thing it could be.. can you bring it back to him?

[@mikemarcus8676]

thank you very much

[@JLPicard440]

You are welcome

[@mikemarcus8676]

@@JLPicard440 My Troy bilt self propelled would not move. I replaced the belt and nothing happened so I went to my local small-engine repair shop and they suggested that the pulley on he crankshaft was worn. I replace that and still nothing. Then I got to thinking this machine is 17 years old and has not given me one bit of trouble, what could it be? After a couple of beers I thought that just maybe it needs lubricating. I lifted it and gave a couple generous shots of WD40 and now it works fine. Moral of my story is do the easy and cheap repairs first.

[@JLPicard440]

Oh nice! What was it specifically that needed lubricated?

[@mikemarcus8676]

@@JLPicard440 I gave a shot of WD 40 to all places where the lubricant could seep through to places that were not open to accessing the parts. My mower is 17 years old

[@JLPicard440]

@@mikemarcus8676 That's great! Thanks for the info. I was just curious... 😊

[@a.n.conley8109]

thanks heaps !

[@JLPicard440]

You're welcome!