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    Craftsman 917.270750 18hp Briggs 42" cut belt, spindle, pulley problems

    I am having a problem with my Craftsman 42" 917.270750 riding mower. I am having a big problem with the deck belt on it. Over the past years I have had to replace the deck spindle and pulley on the left side several times. I may have run over things without seeing them from time to time but not...
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    Craftsman Model: 917.377151 will not stay running

    T have a Craftsman Model: 917.377151 6 HP walk behind mower. I have had a problem with it starting but shutting down after a He put two gaskets on there at that time and it started and ran fine for a couple of years. This year it started the same problem again so I have replaced the gaskets. It...
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    Motor shuts down when blades engaged

    Have found one white wire that was loose and one 2 blade connector that does not go anywhere. I plugged the white wire back in place, where I am guessing it goes, but still have the same problem. Can I just unplug the wire(s) from the PTO switch and fix my problem? I have no idea how this could...
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    Motor shuts down when blades engaged

    I have a Craftsman 917.377151 42" riding mower. I went to mow a neighbors grass this morning and while I was mowing, the drive (forward and reverse) belt came loose. I brought the mower home and put the belt back on the mower properly. I then drove back down to the neighbors home to mow. Once I...
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    Husqvarna 28cc 2-Cycle 128LD 17-in Straight Shaft Gas String Trimmer

    I am considering purchasing this string trimmer but wanted to get opinions on it before I make the purchase. I am planning on purchasing from Lowes as I have a gift card. I have had other cheap trimmers that don't last or are just plain junk. I am ready to move up to a better trimmer and have...
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    Craftsman 917.270750 kevlar belt, mandrel bearings?

    I purchased a deck belt from a seller on eBay. It is listed as a Kevlar wrapped belt. I am wanting to make sure that it is Kevlar wrapped. All of the other belts that I have bought (Gates belts) have all been green. This belt that I received is black. I do see a criss-cross pattern on the belt...
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    Mower model number?

    I am needing parts for my Montgomery Ward Powr Kraft 18 / 42. The tag on the seat is long gone. I went to get a part for it today and noticed at the shop I went to, had almost the exact same mower in for service. The model number on that mower was a TMO 3650002. The only difference between that...
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    Intake manifold? Carb fell off

    I was mowing today and at the end of the mowing the mower stopped. I looked down and the carb was just hanging loose. I pulled the air cleaner off thinking that the bolts may have vibrated loose. Whatever the carb mounts to, the intake I am assuming, was broken in half and the top half missing...
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    Anyone know a model number for a Powr Kraft 18/42 mower

    I have a Powr Kraft 18 / 42 mower that I know is an MTD made mower for Montgomery Wards, probably 1980s'. Every time I need parts for it, I am asked for a model number, etc. The tags from the mower itself were gone long before I bought this mower. The motor is a Briggs 18 hp. Attached is a...
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    Mower will not move forward or backward at all

    I have a Powr - Kraft 18/42. The mower was stuck in forward and would move unless I moved the hydrostatic relief lever. It turns out that the linkage was rusted. I sprayed it down with WD-40 and got it freed up. That is why I could not move it to neutral or reverse. I have the linkage moving now...
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    Powr Kraft 18 hp 42 inch cut

    I am having problems with my mower. I have to jump it across the solenoid to start it. This is not a big deal. The problem is that the battery does not stay up enough to start it, I put a new battery and cables on it last month. It started okay for a few weeks but now barely turns and won't...
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    Ryobi RY26520 26cc Straight Gas Lawn Grass Weed Trimmer - Manufacturer Refurbished

    I am in need of a weedeater. I saw a review of this Ryobi on the Amazon website and had a couple of questions. I am thinking of purchasing this model My old Homelite has seen better days. In the Amazon review, it says first and foremost is the carb hi & lo screws MUST be readjusted to a slightly...
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    Craftsman 917.377151 won't start

    I have a Craftsman 917.377151 that will not start. I can spray carb cleaner in the carb and it will run for maybe 2 seconds then die again. I put a carb kit in it last year. My stepson blew the carb out again a few weeks ago. It ran okay, although a little sluggish, for mowing my yard once, a...
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    Homelite weed water shaft? Planning to purchase new weed eater, What is best?

    I have a Homelite weed eater that I purchased used from a shop a couple of years ago (August 2013). It worked fine until last season. Last June (2014), the shaft (cable) went bad on it. I ordered a new shaft assy from e-Replacement Parts at that time. After maybe 3 short uses, the shaft I had...
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    Powr Kraft 18 hp 42 inch cut

    I need a left front wheel hub for my Powr Kraft 42 inch cut 18 hp riding lawn mower. It is an old MTD manufactured mower originally sold by Montgomery Ward. The model number tag was lost years ago before I bought it used. I do not know the model number. The left front wheel hub needs to be...
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