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Hello all, Im back to annoy you...LOL I have a Craftsman Rider, 1999, Model #917.256524, Briggs and Stratton Turbo Cool - 15.5 HP Model: 28N707 Type: 0173-01 S/N 100996B 012199 Trans-axle Peerless Model 930-057A I have been told that the trans-axle needs to have the oil changed...

Hello All, At the end of last summer I had a mower shop trouble shoot a non-starting engine. It was fixed, but the exhaust smells like it is running rich. Did not smell that way when it was running during the summer (2022). Does anyone have a diagram (picture), and instructions on how to...

Riding Mower – No Start 1999 Craftsman 42” -- Model – 917.256524 Briggs and Stratton Turbo Cool - 15.5 HP Model: 28N707 When I parked the mower it was running great. 2 weeks later I went to start it...and nothing. I left the key on for 2 weeks. Battery was dead. Battery was over 2 years old...

I believe I'm the second owner. Long story short. It seems that the pulley brake arms were replaced a while back (not me). I can not get the torsion springs on both sides to sit like they should. I believe they were put on incorrectly the last time someone did this. They couldn't be the...

Hello All, New problem... My B&D LSTE525 string trimmer is a few years old and works great, except for the gray button that releases new line. I used to work like it should, but this spring it stopped working. When I press the button the motor slows way down and no line comes out. I took the...

Hello all, 1999 Craftsman - 917.256524 - Deck is 42" B & S 28N700 15.5 HP - Turbo Cool I am trying to locate a part for my mower deck. In the photo I enclosed, it sits right in the middle. On the deck it sits just to the left of the blade pulley closest to the discharge chute. My owners...

Hello All, I need a wiring diagram for a ignition switch on a Sears rider model #917256524, switch #140301. I'm not sure if the new switch comes with a diagram, so I need to be ready. These are individual wires on this switch, and not sure if they will be long enough to pull out in the open...

I just received a new solenoid (#146154) for my 1999 Craftsman rider mower. Does it matter which battery cable (6 ga.), starter cable (6 ga.), goes on the studs? I installed the new solenoid in the same orientation as the old one, with the white wire on the blade towards the front of the...

Hello all, I looked up my model #917.375650 Craftsman 5.50 - 185cc and there were no results. Anyway, when I started the mower today it started smoking badly for about 30 seconds and then slowly quit smoking. It started with one pull as usual. It ran OK 2 weeks ago (no smoke), and is kept in...

Hello all, I'm looking for a soft 2 bin grass bagger for my 1999 Craftsman 42" riding mower. I see adds that say bagger is for model 247.xxx or model 917.xxx (mine). Is there a difference between the 2 bagger models? Thanks

A friend gave me a Craftsman self propelled (used to be) Lawn mower. Model 917.376571 -- S/N 020205M 000393. The engine starts OK but the self propelled part is cooked. He said that the gears in the wheels are stripped. Does anyone know how to see the year of this mower and if it is worth...

Hello all, Looking for a grass bagger (soft 2 bin) for my 1999 Craftsman 42" deck. Most of the info I see is that the bagger is for models that start with this #247.xxxxx. My model rider starts with #917.xxxxx. Is there any real difference between the 247 and the 917? Seems that these mower...

1999 Craftsman, 15.5 HP, Turbo Cool Tried a search, but got tired of reading non info posts about what I need. I'm looking to buy a new muffler so as to quiet it down. The Super Trapp (with thread adapter) is a little pricey for me right now. Any suggestions on a decent quality quieter...

Hi, My metal detecting buddy gave me a Craftsman Gas Leaf Blower. On the side Cover: Sears Best/Craftsman Power Blower/Vac Gas Operated 32cc 360 CFM 170 MPH I can't find a serial no. or a model no. on this equipment. Is it hidden? I got no. off the carb. WT141A = Walbro Can I get a...

1999 Craftsman, B and S 15.5 HP Turbo Cool, 42" Deck... Is it possible to adjust the gear linkage on my rider? Finding reverse, sometimes is really hard. Acts like it is in neutral. Then sometimes when I think it's in neutral, it's in a forward gear. :mad: All the linkage (pulled battery...

Using a: 1999 Craftsman, 15.5 HP Turbo Cool, 42" mower deck.............. When I shift into reverse (when at a stop), I sometimes can't find it. It seems that I am in Neutral. Is it OK to adjust the shift linkage? If yes which way do I adjust...shorter or longer? All the linkage looks...

Hello all, I have a 1999 Craftsman, 42" cut, riding mower with a Turbo Cool B and S, 15.5 HP motor. Runs great! When starting the mower to cut grass today, starter made a strange noise, but motor started. When done cutting, cleaned up the mower and deck, then took off the starter cover...

Hello all, My son-in-law just gave me a Yardman push mower that he says will not stay running. I don't know where to start. He says that it starts, and runs very loud for a few seconds, then dies. The mower is only a couple years old, and ran last fall. He put it away in his garage. Newer...

I am looking for a gas tank for a B&S: Model-60201, type-0365-01, code-8009230. A used one would be great. B&S wants $50.00 for a new one. Thanks

Hi Does any one know the head bolt tightening sequence on a Briggs 15.5 HP engine? I found the torque settings. Thanks

Hi all! I noticed today when cutting grass that the mower is smoking when going uphill (motor laboring). I finished the cutting and checked the oil level. It was low. I added oil to the ADD on the dipstick. I only add oil (30W) to the add mark because if I add more to where is is full, I...

On a Briggs 15.5 HP Turbo Cool, what is the compression reading of a new engine? What is the lowest compression reading that it can have, and still be a usable mower engine? Thanks

I had a previous post with no replies. Now I believe it is a different problem. Cut grass today. Mower ran great! Some smoke coming from exhaust, and smells like a rich mixture. When cleaning off the mower I noticed a LOT of oil all over the frame and behind the carb. I then took the air...

Last fall I semi rebuilt the Walbro carb with a new float and needle valve (the one with the rubber tip). I adjusted the valves to B&S specs (intake: .003-.005, exhaust: .005-.007), put it all back together, and put it in my shed for the winter. Today I started it up after 4 months of sitting...

Hello all. I need directions on taking apart a Walbro 5-4993 and putting it back together. I am replacing the needle valve, etc. I got the carb. off, but can't figure out how to get the bowl off. Tried to unscrew it, but, well you know it just kept turning. Any help would be greatly...

Hi all, After a valve adjustment, and 2 mowings, the starting problem resurfaced. I had to jump start it with my car last week. Starts great with a car battery. Today (9-6-11) I readjusted the valves, but when I pulled the plug A LOT of gas came out of the plug hole. Looking back, I see...

My Craftsman B&S 15.5 Turbo Cool was running & starting fine until 3-4 weeks ago. It was turning over real slow but would finally start. I bought a new battery and it turned over a little faster, and started. 2 weeks ago, when I started it, it backfired once through the exhaust, and started...

I have a Craftsman Model 917.256524 ez3, with a 15.5 HP turbo cool B&S. Could I get what year this mower was produced, or do I need to give more info? Is there a list? Etc. S/N 100996B 012199 Thanks