About P.K. Jones Expertise I can answer most questions about commercial and residential outdoor equipment. I can also help with questions about import atv's, Karts and scooters. I can't help you with generator electrical output however if it's an engine problem, I'm more than happy to help.
I'm in the South, so snowblowers and snowmobiles are outside of my area of knowledge. If it's a question about the engine on a snowblower I can help. But I'm just not familiar with the drive systems for snowblowers.
Experience I own Grand Junction Small Engines and Grandjunctionsmallengines.com, a full service shop and national parts sales site. My shop is an Authorized Repair Center for many brands and we work on equipment from most manufacturers. We are also a dealer and service center for several lines of outdoor sports products such as atv's, utv's and Karts. Personally, I have over 25 years experience working with small engines and outdoor power equipment.
Education/Credentials I've attended many small engine and power equipment factory schools and seminars. I average 100 plus hours annually in update schools and specialized training schools and am current on all brands my shop is authorized to do warranty and factory service on.
Question I just had my transaxle go out on my lawnmower. I had a service tech offer to replace it with a used one. $200 for the part and $100 for the labor. I am pretty handy and I want to know how extensive it is to replace this myself. What should I pay for a used one (transaxle)? I have seen them new for as low as $295 plus $35 S&H. Also, where might I find a service manual for future repairs? Thank you so much for your help. Have A Blessed Day!
Answer The Tecumseh/Peerless transaxle manual is available from most small engine parts suppliers. P/N 740045, around $10.
I wouldn't give more than $25 for a used transaxle myself. It's not terribly difficult to replace. $100 labor is about what we charge to swap one out. Thanks, PK.
