tpolley
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i got a '98 or '99 mtd yard machines last night. it has a 18.5hp briggs and, what they call, a 14 speeed hi-low transaxle which is 7 hi and 7 low. the engine doesn't run (yet) but i'm curious about the transaxle. i can't seem to find any specs on it or how it works. some are suggesting that the transaxle is 2 speeds hi-low and that the 7 speeds are via a complex belt setup. i was able to locate a parts catalog and it shows one belt going to a big transaxle which leads me t believe it's all gears which would be desirable, right?
the parts catalog says the part number for the transaxle is 618-0312 which, if you google it, that number rolls to 753-0837. i can't find specs on either one.
if its a good stong transaxle i will try and get the tractor running and maybe restore it but if its a cheapy, weak belt setup i may not jack with it.
the parts catalog says the part number for the transaxle is 618-0312 which, if you google it, that number rolls to 753-0837. i can't find specs on either one.
if its a good stong transaxle i will try and get the tractor running and maybe restore it but if its a cheapy, weak belt setup i may not jack with it.