Can I get a diagram for an MTD/Peerless transaxle 618-0009? It's out of a ~1994 MTD Tradesman 18/46 rider. This is a 2-speed transaxle. It chipped two teeth inside, and I'd like to see about ordering replacement gears/bearings & how to put it back together! Thanks!

Dave, August 2008

I have a older mtd tradesman 18hp 46" cut that has been acting up on the drive assy. rearend good just stops moving. mash the brake and release it again will go for a min and start sliiping. the is a pulley(brake opperated) that i think is bad arde something. my model # has faded beyond reading and i cannot get no diagram are part deal issues cause of this. can someone help.

terry engle, September 2009

Well, I finally found one. Return to the mothership if all else fails... I finally navigated to MTD's site (go figure) and can still read my mower's model number. They have a web app that shows an exploded diagram and all part numbers. Yes, the gears are expensive (on MTD, m-and-d.com, and outdoor distributors' web site -cheapest). But, I 'printed' a PDF of the diagram and one of the part numbers. Happy to send to anyone that needs them, but you can get them from their site afterall. dave kelly 1979 at yahoo com (no spaces). Thanks!

Dave, August 2008

You can get a service manual covering all Peerless/Tecumseh transaxles from Tecumseh. You can also get both paped and CD versions off ebay. Sit down before you enquire about parts prices - they're astronomical.

phil_saunders@bigfoot.com

Phil Saunders, August 2008