Need a YR series Yazoo, parts or whole

I tried getting the transmission into forward gear this evening after replacing belts, spindles, re-adjusting the clutches,pulleys, etc., and the mower won't go forward. I have looked into the trans inspection area and the three tabs on the forward drive gear appear to have been mangled pretty badly, one appears to have been sheared off, so I drained the gearbox in anticipation of overhauling it.

Does anyone out there have an old Yazoo they'd like to sell, either whole or parts? I'm in MD, but drove all the way to Missouri to get this one, stranger things have happened. The one I own could either be a base unit or a parts mower for a better candidate.

Thanks in advance,

Kurt

I have the fellow's phone # in MD with the yazoo parts and mowers. Email me at:

att.net--login name is oldtractorshed

Just spoke to a local man that has worked on the YR series machines and if he gets a chance he'll post a message tonight or over the weekend. He mentioned that you might be able to do an adjustment to that transmission to get it to work.
He also might have a spare transmission too.

Kurt,

I carried a Yazoo mower (I think it was actually a different brand name made by Yazoo) to a fellow in MD this past spring. See photo in "Help Identify" in case my post doesn't work. Not sure if this one is anything like the one you have because I think this one had a two-cylinder engine. Anyway, he might have others or might know where some are in MD. Let me know and I'll try to get his email address and/or phone #.

Kurt

I've been using 80W90 in mine and it works. Should I drain it and put in 30 weight? Detergent or non-detergent?

Thanks for the reply.

Not knowing any better, I had topped off the transmission with 60 wt gear oil, I didn't have a manual at the time, but now it appears the three fingers on the forward drive gear have sheared off to the point they can't keep the clutch packs in alignment. There's nothing left for them to grab. So I'll need another forward drive gear at a minimum. Having a spare transmission, and an extra mower my wife can use to speed up the mowing process would be great. Transmission's coming out tonight and getting torn down. My mower has a single cylinder Wisconsin (AGND) engine.

The transmission has two circular inspection plates, one for forward and one for reverse. I know what you mean about dropping the spring, almost happened to me last week.

If you happen to get up there this afternoon and can get a name and phone number of this guy, I'd appreciate if you could drop me a line and let me know.

Thanks,

Kurt

Thanks for all the feedback!

Doug, let me know what you find after you return from the show, if anything at all. Appreciate it, believe me. Might be another road trip in the making.

Kevin, yes I'm interested in any leads you might have in MD, and I might be interested in heading down your way if you have anything. Or know anybody that might.

Todd, thanks for the offer. Is the manual you speak of the standard owners manual for Yazoos or does it get into specific details, for example, overhauling a transaxle? I did find a gentleman on this website who sold me a copy of the standard owners manual, which has been helpful, but doesn't really get into a lot of specifics.

Yazoo Rider, from what I read in the manual I purchased, the transaxle should have 40 weight non detergent heavy duty oil. Unfortunately I can't speak from experience.

Thanks also to Ron Howell from Australia, whom I've conversed with via emails and has been more than helpful in helping me troubleshoot the problems with the transaxle.

Tomorrow I'll be opening up the transaxle case and trying to make a determination of the amount of damage done.

Thanks to all on the board who have responded to this and other questions I've had. This is one great forum, and I'll have to get some support going towards those who've made it all possible.