MTD Snowblower Wont Move

[davbell25413]

Anybody have a MTD service manual for this Sears track snowblower? 247.888500

New rubber drive disc
New friction drive disc
New drive/auger belts

Will roll backwards in transport setting but not forwards. When in normal or wet snow setting and when the drive cable is too tight I get the power steering to turn to it left or right in standing still position. Bearings not seized up on the shaft that wheel disc assembly goes on. Turned freely when had it apart this Saturday. Auger was froze up but got loose with rubber strap wrench on the 2 auger belt pulleys.

Tried going by the instructions in the owners manual but either didnt fully understand by how its worded or its not worded very well.

[38racing]

Anybody have a MTD service manual for this Sears track snowblower? 247.888500

New rubber drive disc
New friction drive disc
New drive/auger belts

Will roll backwards in transport setting but not forwards. When in normal or wet snow setting and when the drive cable is too tight I get the power steering to turn to it left or right in standing still position. Bearings not seized up on the shaft that wheel disc assembly goes on. Turned freely when had it apart this Saturday. Auger was froze up but got loose with rubber strap wrench on the 2 auger belt pulleys.

Tried going by the instructions in the owners manual but either didnt fully understand by how its worded or its not worded very well.

Are you looking for part numbers for those 3 items or indicating that they have been replaced and now there is a motion issue?

[davbell25413]

I replaced those parts and still have a motion issue.

[dm2525]

frozen /rusted needle bearings at planetary drive. we have seen it recently.

[davbell25413]

All the drive chains turn. Found a wore out carrier that wont keep the 3 tiny gears enclosed on the gear ring.

[KE4AVB]

All the drive chains turn. Found a wore out carrier that wont keep the 3 tiny gears enclosed on the gear ring.

That would be the planetary gear assembly that DM2525 mention and it sounds like you have found your problem.

Have you now got it fixed?

[davbell25413]

All the drive chains turn. Found a wore out carrier that wont keep the 3 tiny gears enclosed on the gear ring.

That would be the planetary gear assembly that DM2525 mention and it sounds like you have found your problem.

Have you now got it fixed?

No not yet. None of part suppliers have the carrier assy in stock. It will be mid summer fix since its done snowing here. Should I replace both sides or just what needs replaced. Thought about doing both sides as PO put this snowblower through some possible abuse.

[KE4AVB]

Personally that would be a judgement call on your part as your on-site and can inspect the other side's condition.

[davbell25413]

Personally that would be a judgement call on your part as your on-site and can inspect the other side's condition.

Ok, thanks

[38racing]

Still snowing up here. had snow drifts in driveway to top of bucket on a small blower