Help with broken Sears axle?

[The Haymaker]

Hi all, friend of mine came to me with a broken axle on this unit wondering if I could weld it. A replacement part would be a much more viable option, but he couldn't find a parts source used or new. Can anyone point us in the right direction?

 

[chkntrktr]

Go to Life Management: Everything just got easier - ManageMyLife.com and search the model number. They have the manual online. I don't know about the availability of the part, but maybe that is a start.

 

[tcartwri]

Should be able to order it directly from Sears based on the Serial Number of the machine.

Otherwise, there are dozens of AYP dealers online. I would be willing to bet, you will have to buy the entire transaxle assembly though....

 

[The Haymaker]

Yeah, unfortunately that's kinda what I was thinking on the whole unit deal. I'm not sure why he hasn't tried new. He may have said, but I was dodging traffic with a semi on I87 at the time.

 

[tcartwri]

Depending on where it broke, you could weld a sleeve over the break.

 

[The Haymaker]

Yeah, that was my original thought and why he asked me about it. By the sounds of it, there is only 1/2" between the break and housing. It'd be tough.

 

[RandyT]

You may be able to read the tag on the transmission to get the model number for the tranny, then look up parts for the tranny. Most likely it is a Hydrogear, and individual parts should be available through any hydrogear dealer, which would include Mtd, Poulan, Husqvarna dealers.

 

[Housten]

My local repair shop has what I call a lawnmower graveyard to pull parts from. Just an idea.