Craftsman R1000 Transaxle Assembly 618P09929 MTD 618-05056 918-05056C Mini-Rider
$120.00
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Overview
It is quite irritating that you are half way mowing on a Saturday when your machine starts shaking.
When you hear a weird clattering noise under the seat or when one of the pedals vibrates when the time to accelerate comes, the drive system requires assistance.
This real Craftsman R1000 transaxle 618-05056 is the factory-sealed core of the mower’s rear. It incorporates the transmission, differential as well as axles on a single piece of aluminum.
It is mounted just below the seat and therefore it receives so much heat and stress, particularly on uneven lawns.
When the internal gears or the shift fork breaks, the mower will cease moving forward or produce a heavy sound of metal grinding together.
Finding a Craftsman R1000 transaxle 618-05056 that matches your MTD specifications is the only way to get your mower working again without costly changes.
Fitment
Craftsman R1000
The real 618P09929 transmission is the exact match for the Craftsman R1000 models 13A226JD099 and 13B226JD099 made from 2012 to 2017.
It was checked against the 2013 Craftsman parts list and replaces the older 618-05056 and 918-05056 parts that were on the 247.203963 Sears models.
It has the standard three-quarter inch axle shafts and a five-eighth inch input shaft required by the variable speed pulley of these thirty inch decks.
Troy-Bilt TB30 and Yard Machines 30-inch Mini-Rider
If you have a Troy-Bilt TB30 or a Yard Machines 30-inch Mini-Rider, this transaxle replaces the 918-05056B and 918-05056C parts.
MTD bulletins confirm that this unit, now sold as 618P09929, keeps the same 5.75-inch mounting pattern used on TB30 chassis from 2014 to 2020.
It fits directly in place. There is no need to drill or adjust brackets and thus the clutch will be safe.
Cub Cadet CC30 and CC30H
If you have a Cub Cadet CC30 or CC30H (early mechanical models), this assembly replaces the 618-09929 unit.
According to the Cub Cadet manual, this transaxle has more recent ribbing on the outside of its housing to allow heat to pass through as compared to the castings used in 2012.
The interior gears are made with contemporary sintered steel in order to improve better mesh, yet the exterior form is identical to the rear engine on the CC30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Machine Works well in reverse, but chatters in forward. Am I required to install a complete new transaxle?
In the event of the mower being used backward and chattering forward, the shift fork within is generally bent. The units are constant mesh and hence a bent fork cannot move the gear in the right way resulting in chatter. The case is a clamshell that is not filled with oil but grease and once it is opened then it cannot be easily resealed. The only sure fix is the replacement of the entire transaxle.
Does this new 618P09929 come with the Woodruff key and the pulley?
The new 618P09929 does not include a Woodruff key or the pulley. You will have your old input pulley and securing nut. Don’t reuse a pinched or sheared Woodruff key because that is a common cause of problems. Purchase a new one-quarter by five-eighth inch key, and use a little anti-seize to prevent rusting.
Can I simply fill it up with eighty weight ninety gear oil in case it is not behaving well?
Do not put eighty weight ninety gear oil into it. The unit uses a special Bentonite grease. The oil will spill rapidly, register on the belt and the brake pucks and the mower would not stop and this would result in a recall. Keep it sealed exactly as the factory made it.
I changed my transaxle and now the mower will not start at all. What happened?
Check the plastic rear shroud in case the mower will not start after changing the transaxle. It has a small safety button in the back. The slightest movement of the shroud will extinguish the ignition. This is one of the problems that cause it to appear as though the part is faulty yet it is merely the safety switch.