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Here is some trouble shooting charts, may prove helpful to some guys out there ... :thumbsup: ... Note : these charts are NOT.. machine specific . Click to enlarge ( save & print if you can )

Post your machines make, model we might be able to locate a wiring diagram for ya .. see example.. wiring diagrams are USUALLY in the Owners & Service Manuals

Well THE REPORT is out ...

From RIVETS .. You can see by his signature he is much smarter than I am. Just look at the certifications he has, I can’t top that. All I can say is ... .. :laughing:..:laughing:

Actually it's not as bad as you might think, the very FIRST thing is to get your CAMERA !! IF.. you take your time, study the things you are disassembling, note where springs and linkages and how they mount/connect take LOTS N LOTS of pics !! write down what needs to be replaced/ repaired, and...

I have had 3 mowers with the Briggs SINGLE cylinder OHV engines, 2 were the 17.5 HP models, & 1 was a 15.5 HP, both 17s will ALMOST ALWAYS backfire on shut-down regardless of throttle position (fast or idle) it has so far never caused an issue other than scarin the hell out of the animals...

IF ... YOU are going to do this carb removal & replace, FIRST thing you need is your camera take pics (tons of em) of everything you do, it will become your re-assembly manual, especially any LINKAGES & SPRING connection points .. (see examples) .............. Sometimes the pics DON'T...

A fuel shut-off valve helps a few things, it will let you remove the fuel tank for any purpose (cleanining) when valve is closed, and prevents fuel from filling your engines oil sump if your carb float needle sticks in open position also changing fuel filter with fuel in the tank, just have to...

In the mean time, here's a quick informative video of a starting problem, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8m88LawN0I&t=10s also if you have a MURRAY mower the first 2 numbers are NORMALLY the numbers of the deck cutting size.. ie. 38, 40, 42, 46... your displayed # 45000x8 is not a viable...

Your engine info ( Model,type, & code numbers ) would help, but it sounds as though you need to adjust the valves ASSUMING it's an OHV model engine see attached info.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PEUt_KAcYk&t=21s .. if you have OHV engine .. numbers located here on the valve cover

Read part way down this page and click on ( Engine Mounting Hardware PDF ) in red letters..your engine most likely requires the SELF-TAPPING fasteners, may have to use an impact driver / screw gun .. VERY SLOW & CAREFULLY...

IF.... you decide to go for a replacement trans., you can check here every so often, they are reputable Co. several members have bought from here with satifaction, me among them, also there is usually a fair amount on EVIL-bay.. be careful at that one, and always check the Farm & Garden section...

From 1 Fl. guy, 2 another Fl. guy ... ....(click to enlarge)

This happens every so often, ....

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... Sometimes, a picture (or a poster) is worth a thousand words ! ... :laughing:..:laughing:

Congrats on your new machine, AND ... WELCOME !! ...

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WELLLLLL ... ... ,,, :laughing:..:laughing:

WELCOME aboard, you'll find a lot of J-D owners here....... ... click to enlarge

Yea Tom I bought a Transaxle from them several years back for my Murray 46in. still workin great $79.00 + shipping

RECEIVED Feb. 12 2019 : While they're in stock, IF, ya need a new one, this Transaxle fits a lot of the older Murray's, MTD's etc...

Welcome to the forum Jay I think you'll enjoy your visits, I'm sure you'll get several opinions about a Z mower from the fellas that own them, I personally DON'T own a Z mower, BUT .. IF I did have the money ( always that PITA issue ) I think I'd take a pretty close look at these babies...

AND Paul Bunyan woulda just ripped it outa the ground, and threw it outa the way ... :laughing:..:laughing:

Maybe some of ya'll have seen this, maybe not, but it still holds your interest !! .. No doubt that this is NOT their first "rodeo" enjoy the spider like guy having a good time working... https://vimeo.com/81240461

Welcome aboard Folks, hope you enjoy your visits with us, AND Happy New Year !!

To ALL the Moderators, Admin and staff of LMF , Happy New Year !!

Evil Spirit Willie ..Eh ?? Sounds like you'll fit right in here YOUNG fella, Glad to see ya have Transaxle knowledge, we have a forum on this site for just that item, you might wanna take a look-see in it, please note that we do NOT charge you for YOUR info/help input, HOWEVER.. should YOU...

To ALL the staff of Lawn Mower Forum ........

Welcome aboard, We're always glad to have new members, enjoy your visits, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year !!

Well Bert, I never professed to being in your ELITIST class of Know It All's, .... But I get by.

Any body find out who tripped over the electric plug to the Site .. :laughing:..:laughing:

OHH hold on... I thought you meant the shift shaft lever, the shaft YOU are talking about ( which the lever is bolted too, is an INTERNAL part of the transaxle, unit must come apart to remove the shaft, and looking at that pulley (which MUST be removed to separate the cases for dis-assembly will...

Yes it is removable, it is usually supplied by the MOWER maker... to fit their SPECIFIC linkage for a SPECIFIC model the shifter arm and/ or linkage should be found in the mowers parts manual, see example ( this is from my peerless MST 205 series trans on my 46in. Murray Mower) .......see P/N...

Got tired of Domestic stuff, went and bought a LAMBORGHINI !! .. :laughing:..:laughing: ...... .. click to enlarge

Hope you enjoy your visits .. :thumbsup:

Pictures of the info stickers/plates work quite well also, store in a safe place ..... ... ..... click to enlarge

See P/N 28 ... ........ click to enlarge Look near the muffler .. round object .....

I just checked wheel & tire states plastic bushing in wheel, NO other info...

Hell Ron I couldn't even find any bushings in the diagrams.....

Welcome to the site, none of us have a work-shop, work-bench or any wrenches, this is a Bogus site where a bunch of us ol-farts hang-out and harass each other with things we read off the net, or post pics of pretty sweeties, we are good at opening child proof containers, ( but,.. the local...

I find myself in agreement with the following statement :

I NEVER have an issue with my equipment .. :laughing:..:laughing:

Welcome aboard, Glad you made the right move !

See EXAMPLES of Briggs ENGINE numbers, try looking on the ENGINE itself around the spark-plug area, could be hidden by dirt ...... click to enlarge

Saw him over at his shop, workin on his sleigh, but he don't know WE have a surprise for him, !! .. :thumbsup:

This Dixie Chopper looks like a Kick-Butt Machine, The Toro Hover might come in handy on slopes, The EX-Mark has a NEW Stand-Up https://www.lawnandlandscape.com/article/ll-101818-exmark-zero-turn-expo/ https://www.toro.com/en/golf/specialty-equipment/hoverpro-series...

Cant help without Make, Model numbers of your transaxle units .. we can't see the unit, and we don't have a crystal ball.. see EXAMPLE of ID tags...... should be located right on the transaxle unit somewhere ............ .... click to enlarge