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Rivets, been doing some shed clean up but took a brake to check out your post, Man thank you for this Manual I for sure am keeping it for future use. I just flipped thru a few pages, and you bet it will be a lot of help and I'll be reading some of that testing info for sure. Again Thanks Just...

I have the Craftsman assy. listing and if your unit is the 917-27077 the bagger assy. is 917-24891 this bagger fits many tractor numbers so should be easy to find if the people still have a number for the bagger. Also if you google the number you might find all the parts that come with the kit...

Rivets, No problem I didn't list all the numbers when I posted because I didn't think the help from you people would send me down the charging system check because of the dead battery cell I have all the numbers to post if needed but just didn't do it for this post Sorry. Bert, I guess I'm not...

I do not have the Kohler engine it is a Briggs 21.5 hp I do have the service manual for my engine.

Bert, The meter I own has AC and DC volt scales so when I checked the 2 wire connector from the alternator I was in AC and got the 28.6 AC volts. And than I back probed the red single connector from the regulator to battery and got the 16.2 but it went to 14.8 after just a few minutes I didn't...

Even thou the battery did have that dead cell after reading all the replys thought it would be a good idea to check the charging system just in case something was amiss being that the tractor is 21 years old. These are the results of the testing. Battery voltage at start of test 12.6...

OK so I have a 2002 Craftsman LTZ1000 tractor that I purchased new and has been a good unit for me so I am pleased with it. So heres my rant, I have an auto repair (and owner) backround in 2016 the battery gave up the ghost so I went to Auto Zone and purchased their Gold Duralast U1-3 battery, 6...

Hope this can help you, I have an LTX1000 2002 and the main drive belt is a Craftsman 130801 belt it is 1/2 x 95in. As always mentioned here be sure to use the proper length belt ( I also know this from past experience) Its hell to get the belt replaced on the drive put things back together and...

Why not just make a brass cap that fits over a regular steel punch, you'll get something that will not bend but will protect what ever you are tapping on. If you need something small just use a smaloler punch to start with and the cap to fit the 3/8 you are looking for.

I'm back with another up date. First off sgkent I get where you are coming from but if you check the first post, I put in new carb,all base gaskets all 3 fuel lines filter, breather air filter air filter cover because mine was missing. At this point it is up and running pretty well after (my...

Heres an update, not really fully fixed yet. So I ran this thing for maybe 10mins or so and it started stalling than remembering a post on net by someone that if the tank isn't venting can cause this so I took the small vent apart nd removed the rubber one way valve no more stalling or rich...

StarTech I was just reading some articles on oil mixing and as I was reading, I was thinking the same possible thing as I do not know when or how long ago this Mantis was used or how it got put away. I am just stumped as to how I am getting the oil spitting but not alot of excess smoking but who...

Sorry life got in the way so I didn't reply right away, yes the fuel is fresh as it was just mixed the beginning of summer for other 2 cycles but I did use the 40-1 mix in the Mantis but you are correct it is 50-1. Do you think that could be the issue? Being has how the chain saws and hedge...

Hi all, so I purchased this Mantis as a no run unit but had faith that I could put it back to working condition. Over winter I did a clean up and ordered a few replacement covers etc. Also the carb looked pretty bad, dirty primer bulb cracked and overall it didn't look like it had been running...

Seen your reply enigma-2 and was wondering how you corrected the tractor from leaning because you mounted the tractor from that side? I have a Craftsman that I have been having such a problem so just how did you straighten it out to sit correctly? Thanks

I have an older LTX1000 but still applies, first off if you have the manual or you need to get one do that first. Go to the part for adjusting the deck height and believe me do it just as they want you to and don't leave out anything I know this from experience, also I made up measure sticks for...

If you can find an old school auto machanic they may still have the puller for those rings. I had the puller because back than we rebuilt starters and replaced many of the drive gears. The puller served as the remover and the installer all in one.

You came to the right place for help as the people here seem to always are willing to help. As to what your problems are they all seem to be BELT issues. Won't disengage long belt, slips in tall grass stretched, won't engage to long. I'm no expert at this stuff just thinking of the things I have...

Just a diyer myself but have an automotive repair background, maybe you should be checking the switch battery feed wire, if you leave the switch out of the picture and the starter works by feeding 12volts to the solenoid must be something with the switch or the main feed to that switch, or that...

If it were me, I'd be looking for a small pickup and with luck it may be 4-wheel drive for winter. At that point you can find a used single place trailer for the lawn tractors as you are now doing more repairs means you will get into snow blower repairs as well and the truck will be better in...

Just a thought, If the flywheels are the same except for the keyway you may be able to take the old flywheel and the new one to a machine shop near you and maybe they could measure it out and cut a different keyway in the new flywheel. At that point you would have a flywheel that is new and will...

Heres a few photos of what the Tach/Hour meter looks like now that it is done. I also added the clamp so that I could just clamp it onto something.

Got a little warmer so tried out the Tach/Hour meter, Like I said I seen the hack on YouTube about the small clamp instead of wrapping the wire and it works just fine, now all I do is clamp on the plug wire and it's good to go. I had the clamp from some other fix it job so was just a time thing...

So, Thanks for all the replies and I went with an inexpensive Tach/Hour meter from Ebay. I didn't want to go super nuts so thought this would be OK for what I needed it for and the use I will be giving it. The only thing is you are supposed to wrap the pickup 5 times around the plug wire to get...

Do I do not want to leave any one of the options on the units I plane to use it on different motors at different times as needed. Thanks, for the replies and I still am debating on the options people have been using.

I do my own lawn equipment motor repairs myself. So lately I have been thinking and it would be good for me to have a good means to check the rpms on some of this equipment. I know I can buy an Ebay or amazon tach that you wrap the pickup around the plug wire but not sure if this is the correct...

Thanks as well and also to everyone on this site. At least this is for sure one thing we all have in common no matter where we are from, we all get the New Year. !!!!(y)(y)(y)

Well don't want to hack this thread but heres something else that works great. Not only were the chains a pain but always had issue with the wheel weights as well so 2 years ago came up with a fix for them as well. As I had the extra wheels set up with chains, I installed the long bolts that...

Heres my fix and may work for you as well. Lower the air pressure in the tires but not to the point the tire bead is broken than install the chains as tight as you can now inflate the tires to proper pressure sure now be tighter than you could ever get them, and I do not use any tensioners. On...

Just my 2 cents worth, I am not a lawn equipment master tech for sure but had an auto repair shop for 35 years plus. If this were me, I believe by what you are seeing if it was mine, I would just keep checking oil if it isn't smoking all the time and just a bit at start up let it be unless it...

Would-A Could-A Should-A saved the other unit till the new to you unit was all setup but I'm sure you are not alone. If it is a bad transaxle, is it possible to get the other unit back or at least remove the axle from it? Maybe it's just like Bert said and may be brake or pully noise.

Scrubcadet10 I was an automotive repair business owner for over 30 years, and I used the tool you are asking about since they first came out. I always had very goog luck with it but be sure to clean out cylinder after using it just in case something gets in there. I used to bring that cylinder...

For sure I agree with you Star Tech it gets me also how they always want my cell number or email and I am like you I don't want or need the junk stuff and right now I get very little of that. I didn't mean any harm with my statement as you are right many people don't have the phone or camera but...

This seems to be another one of those times it would have been smart to snap a few pictures before taking things apart so you could see how stuff gets put back together. I do this many times and has been worth the time.

I get that the fuel could have been contaminated but what would that have to do with Sta-bil ?? I don't think that Stab-bil is made to contaminate the fuel or at least as to what I have read about it. You would think if it did there would have been a few lawsuits for the problem.

Good way to solve the plastic can problems is just go 0ld school and buy Metal gas cans. I have had mine for many years. I have 5gal for regular fuels and have 2 small gallon cans for mixed 2 cycle mixes. The only thing is you may need a funnel as the cans don't always have a very long spout.

Guess that still doesn't make since as to why they sell parts for more if you go to their shop and store than they do online. Why add on extra funds if I'm picking it up? So, in this case I tried to use my local smaller seller but had the door slammed in my face because I was picking up the part...

So how do you feel about this, I have a full-service repair and parts place near where I live, and I do know that they started selling parts online. I needed a spindle for my mower deck 46in Craftsman, I find they have a part listed on their web site on E Bay for $28.95 plus shipping when I see...

I have this Craftsman lift for my tractor and has worked very well for me. I purchased this shortly after the tractor. It will lift front or rear and lifts from front bumper or a lifting bar attached to the rear Pindel mount

The only problem is you buy the whole carb assy. but then you still need that harness or connectors to get it set up. Good Luck !!

Just putting this out there but after being on this site and others there is alot of questions on how to rewire,or repairing or replacing item that has been taken off and not sure how to put it back together. We are in the age of cell phones, so I find it very helpful to use the camera. Just...

It's possible that you do have a leak but before that if it were me, I would remove the upper shroud assy. than use a good degreaser and clean up the whole engine and frame as needed. If you use something like Simple Green you can flush everything off with your hose at high pressure. From...

I have the LTX 1000 owned it from new in 2002, I had the same issue and was always wondering the same but found that as brought up by Star Tech the gauge height is just does not read positive for readings. What I have done and do is when I get the deck set up, I measure the exact blade height...

By the looks of it could also be that valve cover itself may have a small hole in it due to the rust. I would do a good clean up first and then run it for a while to see if the leak shows up and then go from there.

Just to let everyone who replied to this for me everything went well. I did use the suggestion of turning engine over till one valve was fully closed and then did the other worked out great. I was really surprised has to how much adjustments were off the specs. Mine were like .010 at the most...

OK So I received the gaskets for this and now will be doing the adjustments. I have one manual that is like a block rebuild that has valve adjustments but then another spec sheet has a different valve setting. Is there any way to get a really good manual for this engine? Please let me know or...

Thank you, guys, for the help and answers I will be doing this as soon as I get the gaskets and the weather warms up a bit.

Craftsman Tractor: Model Number 917.272452 Serial Number 042902A005400 Briggs & Stratton 21.5 HP I/C Platinum Intek Family: YBSXS.7242VF 274844 Model: 445777 Type: 0154 E1 Code 010418Y G So being that I have had this tractor since 2002 and it is a LTX1000 and I believe I take very good...

Guess you missed the fact that it ran fine without the blade being on the machine. Kind of takes the engine out of the picture all together. Glad that the OP went for the blade first because that is where most would have gone.

Please read it again he stated that the unit was rebuilt with new parts. !!!! It has been completely rebuilt with new carb, fuel lines and filter, fuel bulb and spark plug.