So I got under and cleaned all the "stuff" out from beneath the wheel housing. Took apart the wheel to see what was going on. Nothing seemed out of place and the parts are clean and in good shape. Not sure however, how the right wheel becomes engaged. The left wheel is fine. Also, is there a tool that makes it easier to remove (and reinstall for that matter) those fiddly c-clips that hold wheels on?
Craftsman 6.5HP Self propelled push mower right front wheel not engaging
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Sometimes the gear will slip on the drive shaft. Other than that, a belt that is worn or loose can cause grief. As for those E-clips, what a four star PITA. I believe Snap-on and Matco both make pliers specifically for removal and installation, but it'll take a LOT of mowers to make them seem like a bargain..$$
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Make sure the wheel is not stripped on that side...Craftsman mowers are bad about doing this..If not it has to be in the transmission
lakeviewpe
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Pretty much all front wheel drives have the plastic gear lining the inside of the wheels and they strip out pretty easily, especially when you still have the transmission engaged and pull back on the mower. Will probably need a new wheel to repair, which may only be sold in a kit.
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Hey,I had the same problem.Took the left and switched to the right.As I thought,the left side was bad.So I bought a new pulley,(I mean if you're gonna buy a belt why not?) and a new belt and a SET of new wheels.Problem solved.
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