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Thanks--yes, I am pretty sure its an MTD. I wouldn't buy it again, but then I only paid about $700 for it new in 2007 as it was a close out model. I replaced the steering pinion gear at about 150 hours, so it isn't very well made--except for maybe the kohler engine. I bought some MTD blades that...

My Toro transaxle recently began slipping in forward and would barely go and slip going down hill. Reverse was fine. After taking it apart I found that the shift fork was worn on the side, more so in the reverse position. The outer sleeve bearings were nearly wore out. This is with only 200...

I have considered using gear oil and putting in a drain and fill plug, but since there is no way to put an oil seal on the shaft that has the brake on it-- I suspect all the oil will run out, as others have had happen. Any suggestions would be appreciated. What gear oil would you suggest. I...

Yes that is the one. One lever for F-N-R, but no lever for selecting ground speed, just the spring loaded foot pedal that must have some sort of centrifugal pulley. Thanks for your input. Looks like I will go to the John Deere Dealer and use the corn head grease that is less than $4 per tube...

I did call the Toro dealer--transaxle is made by MTD. Their service department looked up the transmission (part number 112-0368) on their website "any Joe can access" except they are allowed to see additional notes--not made public. Note says: "Transmission Lubricant-20 oz., multi-purpose EP...

I am rebuilding a riding lawn mower transaxle that has sleeve bearings and am having trouble getting answers as to which lubricant I should use. Some have suggested Bentonite grease, John Deere Corn Head grease or any Multipurpose EP Grease NLGI#0. Even the dealer gives conflicting...