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That idler pulley is really bouncing around. If mine, I'd remove the mowing belt (or the entire deck) and spin all the pulleys by hand (you will need to manually pull back on some pulley "brakes" to do this) and feel if any are noisy or binding. I'd also clean/lube the track/slot the idler...

The #90567079 part arrived, and the GH900 trimmer is back in business ! I like the single line trimmer because the 2-line ones are a hassle to re-do the lines. I have a 100-foot extension so being 120 VAC is not too much hassle yet....

I've uploaded photos directly using the button in the window here, at the top; you may need to "re-size" the photo smaller so the file is smaller; I'm a computer-idiot and I can do that in Paint. If that doesn't work for you, you can upload to a free Imgur account, and then paste in the link.

I don't have that Craftsman model, but I will say that I have spare spindles, belts, pulleys in my garage for my model, ordered in advance through Internet dealers; less expensive and no parts dealers close.....

I also have a B&D GH900 120 VAC electric trimmer, for at least a decade now; I like the single line units. I wind my own trimmer line (0.65") This actually broke for the first time a couple of days ago. The little black plastic lever #90567079 under the spool broke, and I've ordered a new...

UPDATE: Winner, winner, chicken dinner !!!! The winner is The Cusser; it turned out that the rope hard to pull was caused by the safety cable breaking somewhere in its sheath. No one had suggested that. I had a spare already, watched a video and installed that. So the mower works now. So I...

The Harbor Freight lawn tractor jack is worth its weight in gold !

OK, I took a look. The pulley brakes work properly. The intermittent noise seems to have been from a hitch pin on the end of the engagement cable that had slipped and was moving and getting caught; plus the mower deck belt is soon in need of replacement.

This mower was given to me a year ago, and always has been tough to pull the rope to start it. The recent difference is that I hurt my right shoulder and the shoulder is getting better. I wonder if moving the rope pull over to the left so I can use my left arm to pull the cord??? I did this a...

Thanks. I should be getting this lawn tractor up on the tractor jack next week.

I have a Sears lawn tractor LT1000, Model 917.275371 serial number 013105A002361. I would just like to confirm/further my understanding. Question: when one moves the mowing belt engagement lever even with the engine off, should the pulley brakes move away from the pulleys? Thanks.

Thanks, I will try this next time. And my shoulder is getting way better - but I don't want to hurt it again !

Are you saying that valve adjustment likely won't help me in this instance? And I should just wait until my shoulder feels better???? Thanks.

A couple of years ago I was given a Sears 917370431 self-propelled lawn mower from my neighbor. This started up fine and performed well, even though I'm not a great fan of its self-propelled feature, but that does work. Anyway, I recently hurt my right shoulder and have discovered I have pain...

Yes, there's a square key that you need. Because of the differential, a free spinning wheel will prevent movement of the other wheel. I have LT1000 myself.

No, I didn't know it was a 2017 model, it was given to me by a neighbor; but now I do ! Thanks.

Thank you StarTech for the answer and clarification. I had downloaded PDF document MTD Form No. 769-05383 (May 13, 2010); shows on pp. 40-41 part 34, as 946-04670 (pages 2 and 3 on the truncated file I've attached).

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower Model 11A-B2RQ711 S/N 1D117K02798 has Honda engine and engine cover states TB130 XP My neighbor gave me this mower, as he hadn't used it in years as he's replaced his grass with rocks. I added gas, cleaned the air filter, started it up and it runs good. However, he...

Good update !

This is from my LT1000, but a 2005 model, but might help

Owner's manual

I've had where schmutz is preventing the pulley from moving in its slot, so cannot move the pulley into position to put tension on the mowing belt.

Make sure that the choke butterfly is open when it gets hot. I had that stick on my LT1000 B&S engine, added an extra spring to make sure it didn't stay "closed"/rich.

Use Loctite threadlocker.

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Nothing wrong if you find the other half of the mower blade, carefully weld it the found end on, file off most of the weld, sharpen it, and balance it. Or simply buy a new blade !!!! I've never had that happen and I mow tumbleweeds, not a lawn.....

Since you have a vague question and didn't supply a model number, I'll give a vague answer: you have a fuel delivery issue. These do not have a fuel pump, feed by gravity; so look for a clog in fuel line or more likely a carburetor jet.

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I have an LT1000 from 2005, model 917.275371 I use kevlar belt 95” x ½” for both lawn tractor drive belt and for the deck/mowing belt. On mine, there is no way to tighten the deck/mowing belt. There are springs that should take up any slack. I've found on mine that the pulley on the right...

I have the same type air filter cover on my lawn tractor. I went out and took some photos this morning for you. This should help.

I have an LT1000 (42") and mow weeds and tumbleweeds, much tougher on blades than grass. I buy Oregon blades through Amazon or Ebay.

A month ago I took my Craftsman LT1000's battery off its wintertime battery maintainer, installed it. After 30 minutes of mowing tumbleweeds, it stalled because some got stuck in the deck. After removing those, I could not get the starter to crank. I investigated, checked out continuity on...

I've never adjusted those front links on mine.

On my LT1000, the idler with the red arrow is stationary, the pulley just spins freely. The one with the blue arrow is the one that must be free to slide in its groove in the deck (that's what engages the belt/blades).

I'd check first to make sure that your deck belt is NOT over one of the little brake pad arms or guides. And make sure that the idler pulley is able to slide in its groove, this can get stuck with dirt and debris (a different issue than the pulley itself not turning). I have an LT1000...

I've got a 2005 LT1000, 917.3888020. The owner's manual lists two different length belts for these two, but like 1/4" difference. 160855 tractor drive belt 95” x ½” 144959 mowing blade belt 95.5” x ½” So I use 95" x 1/2" Kevlar belts for BOTH the lawn tractor drive belt and the mower belt...

Rivets - I stated in my posts that it WAS a battery terminal connection issue, which I fixed that same evening. I agree though about leaving the unconnected wires as they are, my LT-1000 is a bare bones model, maybe one with automatic transmission or wine cooler would use those !

I have LT-1000 from early 2005, purchased new, Model 917.275371, 42" deck. Last week I pulled its battery off the 2-amp trickle charger where it had been since last usage in the fall, and installed that into my lawn tractor. I sprayed in some starting fluid in, it started right up, and I...

Attach 0-20 VDC voltmeter across the battery terminals. Start the engine. Voltage should read about 13.5 to 14.5 volts with engine running if charging system is OK; this is a test we do on automotive charging systems.

Don't "just" throw a new starter on, try with the spark plug out.

On the cylinder heads of my two old VWs, I use nuts 8mm x 1.25mm that utilize an 11mm wrench. Simpler is to grind a socket or wrench narrower; use a bench grinder and eye protection.

Well, I hope your grandson learned a lot by all this. For a lawn mower like his, a dealer in replacement engines should be able to know what fits. Has anyone tried the replacement engines from Harbor Freight? Installation of replacement engine into a lawn mower should be straightforward.

My 2022 solution has worked for me still.

THIS !!!! This information is from a "well-known" cussing chemist !!!

And aftermarket/owner-installed cables may not be of traditional red=positive, black=negative color. If I needed or did something like that, that's what spray paint is for !

I'm wondering if a piece of tarp got stuck in the belt drive system somehow.....thus preventing engine from turning

The owner's manual for my 2005 LT1000 with B&S engine detailed different part numbers for the drive belt and the deck/mowing belt, the specifications on these were 1/2 inch different. I use the same belt size for each location.

Mine is an LT1000 from 2005, with B&S engine, but I had similar symptoms a decade ago. My manual choke lever would move the cable but the spring in the carburetor was too weak to allow the choke butterfly to return to the "open" position when I manually moved the lever after 5 minutes of...

One can get a balancing tool at Home Depot or similar, inexpensive. Or use a large bolt.