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I followed all above suggestions. Thanks! Other than old/dried grease, only 1 potential problem. One of four clutch keys was de-formed. Keys NLA, and newer models only use 2 keys. I reused it. Done, operating great! THX again for the guidance.

Peerless manual (for similar 920 series) states, screw head level plus 1 full turn. I read a forum post, stating - screw head level for 4360 series Dana. I prefer to not totally trust my "elderly" memory. ;) Peerless has 1 detent screw. Dana 4360-55 has 2. Thanx for your experience!

Per Tecumseh/Peerless manual, images of 920 series Peerless appears same as Dana 4360. And, dis-assembly (pretty much) follows steps in Peerless manual. I have Not Found any actual cross references. I need clutch keys, axle neoprene washers, at least. THX for any experience/info.

Disassembled as planned. Did not find a blockage of grease in the shift key/guide channel. - 4 grooves in the shaft. Grease was dry in that area. Grooves uniform and smooth. I will replace keys (as is said "abundance of caution") and previously suggested parts. Tecumseh grease is on order...

My 1st step was remove screws/springs/balls. 3, 4, 5. Per prev. advice. This step is asy. #'s 19 thru 72. Plan is to remove parts, 19/11/20/21. Hopefully to find & remove grease buildup. Hope not to find damaged shift keys or ? Then check this assy. for movement of shift keys and gear...

I have viewed a few hours of videos. None (that I've found) address breaking down the brake/shift shaft. IMO the most intricate one. Getting ready to "wing it". :( I guess.

Thanks for the info. I hope to stick with 4300, if I can find it.

Thanks, I have Rev. 6/96.

Rivets, thank you for the reply. IE- After cover removal, I rotated all the assemblies. Checking gear teeth, etc. Removed complete assy. from case. Don't know configuration of the mounting hole. Internal "tabs" or ? to maintain co-ordination w/ shaft or adjacent gears or assemblies. My "hope" is...

Well, finally got this project in line. Removed cover w/o much effort. All gears/shafts etc. rotate very smoothly. Ample grease covering. And grease piled up all around. Obviously not pliable enough. Gives me hope the shift keys are just "clogged". Removed all sub-assemblies (see pics, I...

BTW - PTO spun freely when I replaced it after belts.

After fully charging battery and tracing all wiring, I tried again. Clicking sound came from PTO bracket hitting the "stop" pin on the block. Keeping engine from rotating. PTO switch off. Switch on, same. Disconnect PTO lead, same. I haven't used PTO in years. No accessories attached. Seat...

I've change both in the past (with copy of JD manual). Usual space, etc. problems. Tractor on shop floor. This time went normal. I did steps prior to adjust variator. Which I've done a couple times in the past. Turned key and starter turned enough to lock up at flywheel. Multiple times. No...

Rivets, thanks for the help/advice. When I'm wrenching, cuts are almost daily.

My riding mower is a Wizard w/ B&S 16hp twin and Spicer/Dana 4360-55 transaxle yr.1993 Occasional hard shifting for couple seasons. Neut to rev, neut to 1st/2nd etc. About 80% of usage. Now very frequent. Due to terrain and "sealed system" I'm sure. I know parts NA, hard to find. But...