Recent content by charleneje

Sorry I only just saw your question about vendor. It was the MTD website its impossible to get them on the phone the computer puts you on hold forever and you cannot get any answers on the website I still haven't received the other part I ordered and just don't know what to do apart from just...

On the top of the axle is what looks like it might be a fill plug it has a hex type hole looks like an allen key would fit it, I have avoided even touching any bolts on the axle because everything I have read until you put that diagram up said the axle was sealed and could not be checked for...

On my 2014 Craftsman YT3000 model 917-288525, is there any way to check the oil in the hydrostat rear axle? My mower starts okay then after about 30 ft it starts to make a whining noise 50 ft or so further on it stops moving and wont drive at all, if I let it sit for 30 minutes or so it will...

I ordered two parts for my MTD model 601 from the MTD parts selling website, the website said both parts in stock, they charged my credit card immediately. Then they finally mailed the package over a week later and I received a package after waiting for 3 weeks when I paid for express shipping...

Does this have the electrical shutoff on the bottom of the carb if so I would suggest making sure the wires are getting power if they are there must be a way to check to make sure the shutoff is functioning properly I had the same problem finally replaced the electric shutoff with another and it...

January 2014 Craftsman YT3000, 21HP, 46" cut, Model 91728852, engine B&S Platinum 331977. I posted about this problem before but have carried on using the mower after all I am not going to be able to sell it with a bad transaxle, I would just have to scrap it. Interesting thing happened it will...

I had the same problems on a 22hp Briggs engine I would replace the head gasket and it kept on blowing after just a short amount of use, I came on here and was suggested to make sure the head was flat by testing with a straight edge and using a piece of glass and sanding it I got some 240 grit...

If that is true about headbolts not stretching why do all automobile manufacturers in the workshop manual say to replace all headbolts on aluminum heads and even on some other uses where aluminum parts are used. I remember back in the 1960's that when taking the head of an all aluminum engine...

You might want to check the oil in the crankcase pull the dipstick out and smell it if it smells like gasoline change the oil and filter and put a cut off valve on the fuel line I had just that problem and still have a brand new carb leaking fuel into the crankcase if I don't turn the fuel off.

I haven't read all the replies you got on here but if it is really cold where you are and the mower is not kept in a shed or garage you might want to pull the fuel line and drain the tank then check to see if there is ice in the bottom of the tank or lines, it sounds like the mower started on...

I have a Craftsman YT3000 mod.no. 917.288525. My transmission has gradually stopped pulling it started after I had mowed a few hours in summer heat when I got on very slight grade it stopped pulling that was the start of my problems, now it has got where I cannot move in reverse and makes a...

Thank you I will check that out

Bought new January 2014 Craftsman YT3000, 21HP, 46" cut, Model 91728852, engine B&S Platinum 331977. I have had alot of trouble with this mower from new one thing after another earlier this year it was the engine. This started the last couple of times I mowed I went to use it to pick up leaves...

you can remove the inner bearing seals and waste a pound of grease filling the shaft up by pumping grease in it