bhayter37 1 #1 Posted May 31, 2021 I have a peerless transaxle 72-08bp01 and the transaxle has started to jerk, mainly when turning left. I replaced the drive belt a year ago and it seems to be fine. I did jack it up and with the motor off put it in 1st then turned the wheels by hand. It would occasionally stick and with a little force I could turn the wheel past the sticking point and it would spin freely again for several rotations before sticking again. This would explain why I was getting the jerking. I'm not entirely sure where to start looking, and I know there are a lot smarter people on here so I was hoping for some advice. Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,721 #2 Posted May 31, 2021 Sounds like a keyway in an axle or hub is badly worn. Jack it up, remove the rear wheels, remove the hubs and give the hubs and axles a good inspection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,937 #3 Posted May 31, 2021 . If the axles are ok, there are little dogs in the differential. one or more are most likely broken. The insides of one of those Peerlees transmissions can be nasty! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhayter37 1 #5 Posted May 31, 2021 Thank you both for your input. The axle and hub were fine, so it sounds like possibly one of the dogs in the differential. I don't feel confident enough to tackle that, but I have it off the mower, so I may see how much the local Toro/Wheelhorse shop will charge to fix it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,798 #6 Posted May 31, 2021 to the Looks like Richard, Mike, and Garry got your question covered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,798 #7 Posted May 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, bhayter37 said: so I may see how much the local Toro/Wheelhorse shop will charge to fix it. Better make sure you're seated. You could check our classified and put in a wanted ad for a used one. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,937 #8 Posted May 31, 2021 I kinda doubt any shop would want to even attempt it. I would check with A-Z tractor in the vendor section. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhayter37 1 #9 Posted May 31, 2021 The shifter works fine in 1st and reverse. You can feel it click/lock into gear, but in 2nd and 3rd it's very loose and goes into gear with the push of a pinky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites