Recent content by Kurt M

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    Craftsman LTX 1000 starting issues

    Choke cable seems to operate properly, moving the choke 90 degrees through its full motion. Thanks for the part #, if it comes to that, it'll be good to have.
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    Craftsman LTX 1000 starting issues

    Makes sense. That's what activates to diaphragm inside the pump to pull/push fuel, I assume?
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    Craftsman LTX 1000 starting issues

    The carb is all metal, not plastic, just not great lighting or angle, apparently. I will take a look as you suggest regarding the pulses for fuel. And the solenoid indication you mentioned. What would the solenoid on the carb bowl be for?
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    Craftsman LTX 1000 starting issues

    I did verify flow earlier from tank to pump, all is good. Filter is clear, tank is brand new. I will crank with the fuel line off between pump and carb and check flow. Thanks. No idea what the pulse pump is, sorry. Three lines attached to the pump. One in from tank/filter side (left), another...
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    Craftsman LTX 1000 starting issues

    Brand new battery, all connections are clean. I removed the ignition switch earlier and cleaned all contacts as a matter of course. Just went out and got it to crank, but will not fire on its own, needs starting fluid. Fuel pump is brand new, fuel lines are brand new, carburetor is as clean as...
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    Craftsman LTX 1000 starting issues

    Forgot to add that I did replace the fuel pump with new just this morning.
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    Craftsman LTX 1000 starting issues

    Hello all, new member hoping for some help... Some details about the tractor: 2000 model year (I believe) LTX 1000 Model # 917.272430 Serial # 030801D005591 B&S Intek V-twin, 20 HP I recently pulled this tractor from storage, was sitting for a number of years. When stored it was drained of...
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