Toro Timemaster 30 inch transmission issue

[Cfs]

I just acquired a 21199 serial 4008… The guy I got it from said he was trying to fix the transmission. Problem being a loud screech when the transmission is engaged. He said he replaced the belts all 3 of them and it did not help. His take was that the transmission needed to be replaced and he didn’t feel up to the task. I started looking at it and it does schreech but it seems to me like it pulls a lot harder/faster on the left wheel, to the extent that the mower pulls strongly to the right.
Anybody ever see a problem like this? I suppose it could be an internal issue with gears in the gearbox. It does seem like the transmission belt is very tight but I did not have a lot of time to troubleshoot the problem. I will be spending some more time on it tomorrow. Any thoughts welcome and appreciated

Spit

 

[Auto Doc's]

Hello C.,

Sounds like a bad bearing #8 in the part view

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[Cfs]

Hello C.,

Sounds like a bad bearing #8 in the part view

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Do you suspect both bearings would be bad? I see there is a 3rd bearing in the center that supports the shaft is that potentially an issue?

 

[Auto Doc's]

Hello C.,

If you are tight of funds, only replace the obvious bad parts. Otherwise....

"Never seen anyone get half a haircut". (A phrase an old tech used when I was a just starting out many years ago)

I recommend any/all bearings that have been exposed and used the way these have been, should be replaced.

 

[Cfs]

Good point Nobody replaces just the one shoe that the heel fell off of…you get a new pair

 

[Cfs]

Good point Nobody replaces just the one shoe that the heel fell off of…you get a new pair

So I got into the Timemaster today. I found that the underside of the mower was quite caked with hardened grass clippings. I scraped and power washed it including the transmission and transmission output shaft. When I got done cleaning it I ran it and the screech was virtually eliminated. It does seem like it pulls a lot harder/faster than other Timemasters I have worked on. It pulls especially hard when I fully depress the bail.

I was told by the original owner that he had replaced all the belts and both the small and cogged transmission belts look brand new and aftermarket not OEM. I am wondering if the transmission belt is aftermarket and maybe a little shorter than it should be. I am wondering if the belt being a tighter fit might cause the transmission to run too fast??? The cable doesn’t seem to be adjusted too tight…there is some slack in the cable, but once I pull the bail 1/2 way down it takes off. I will take a close look at the transmission belt and see if there is any clear markings on ir. Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on thus

Spit