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    Craftsman T2400 Kohler won't start

    https://www.amazon.com/Carburetor-Engines-1685321-S-Gaskets-3285361S/dp/B093CYX1K3/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=6VFKA7ZFEQA4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.B-lumscMD4H33JFLUVAzuDvleb3k3DfXQgV7DnnVLXswyuha_fyPD08o1khe9Kr4A-iRZByrkWHemGT4YqVFiBiRZ-tNSzKr7LwEt-geWF6Pu9rk37oJKxG1-F3A8jszsHzC4SV72BRlN-1XHNH4qOf3iD7B_5I507kC...
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    saw this on the FB world

    That's a hospital visit waiting to happen
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    Buying a forever lawnmower. Lawnmower buying advice.

    And just "commonly found parts" can't apply to a battery mower because, surprise, it's not worth taking the time and money to replace said parts. Which means that parts will fail naturally as they do and the mower will eventually be rendered unusable and potentially dangerous and won't last...
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    Buying a forever lawnmower. Lawnmower buying advice.

    he is not saying gas is not good, rather older mowers were built to higher standards than they are today
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    Buying a forever lawnmower. Lawnmower buying advice.

    Don't assume someone's age, just because we may seem "older" because we know how to judge the true quality of what we are buying doesn't mean we ARE OLD. FYI I am 13, been working on these small engines for 3 years, and have $10000 in the bank account. You may ask how I did this? I am not...
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    Buying a forever lawnmower. Lawnmower buying advice.

    You are a ski instructor...on a mower forum... That says a lot
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    Buying a forever lawnmower. Lawnmower buying advice.

    I am helping the op avoid crap that won't last. What's your contribution? Nothing
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    Buying a forever lawnmower. Lawnmower buying advice.

    They are switching to electric so they can continue to sell their crap in California after they ban gas landscaping equipment. Just because "25% of push mowers and 50% of other yard equipment" is electric doesn't mean that it is made to last. They are made to be used, thrown away, and bought...
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    Craftsman T2400 Kohler won't start

    Well, from what I can tell, that is a carburetor issue. You can either take the carburetor apart and try to clean all the little holes of any potential debris (this may not always work) or just but a new carburetor. Whether you pick oem kohler or much cheaper Amazon is up to you, but this is...
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    Sears Parts Direct?

    Hey guys, I'm looking for parts for my husqvarna and craftsman riding lawn mowers and was wondering if Sears parts direct was legit or not. Specifically, I was looking for a 3 bin bagger, reg price is like $450 but Sears is like $250??? Is it ok to buy parts from them because I have heard of...
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    Craftsman T2400 Kohler won't start

    23HP Kohler 7000 series KT730-3035
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    ATV vs ZTR for utility towing

    With tractors, they are built much beefier to last a long time and everything is serviceable so it's fine if you use it for towing. I think using an old yard tractor with a gear tranny is what I would do. Depending on how much weight you are towing, I would get a 90s-2000s craftsman gt5000 or a...
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    ATV vs ZTR for utility towing

    Hydros were never made for towing period. It does degrade your hydro and will make it potentially overheat. Now it's a little bit different with a riding mower because they were made to have things like a front blade, bagger, sleeve hitch and those accessories and more. But ZTRs weren't made for...
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    Buying a forever lawnmower. Lawnmower buying advice.

    Businesses want to find the cheapest way possible for you to use a product until the warranty or return window is over, then things start breaking and it's just another throwaway product. Don't you think if businesses actually cared about making high quality products there wouldn't be PLASTIC...
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    Buying a forever lawnmower. Lawnmower buying advice.

    What were you trying to prove? Just because every carmaker makes an ev doesn't mean that it's good or even better that gas engines. And they will not last close to as long. Let's take the highest performance cars of tesla and lamborghini. Tesla model S vs Lamborghini Veneno. The difference? A...
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    Buying a forever lawnmower. Lawnmower buying advice.

    Yes, because I'm in the very small minority that is not overrun by the liberal wokeness that is driving America and our freedom into the ground.
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    Buying a forever lawnmower. Lawnmower buying advice.

    Just because it is "the way to go" doesn't mean that does the job well. And why does toro snapper and stihl ma me battery powered equipment now? Because they want to follow the stupid regulations made by california for pollution. A single battery for landscaping will make more "pollution" when...
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    Buying a forever lawnmower. Lawnmower buying advice.

    I don't want to talk about it Rivets😒
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    Buying a forever lawnmower. Lawnmower buying advice.

    Obviously, some people have a good sense of judgement between what is crap and what will work for more than two years.
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    Buying a forever lawnmower. Lawnmower buying advice.

    Stay away from the personal pace of you will have endless problems
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    Buying a forever lawnmower. Lawnmower buying advice.

    If I were you I would get this Craftsman M230 21" Self propelled Push mower. I swear on my life that with proper maintenance and care, this WILL last you 20+ years. I have recommended this to over 10 people and they haven't ever had a complaint, it fits all their needs. It has the higher rear...
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    23 LT42B Sucks at picking up leaves

    Here's some things to try. Try some gator blades, somehow they usually fix this blowout issue. Is your deck level? Adjust as needed. Your deck might also have buildup or a blockage of grass.
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    Honda Generator parts

    I was given a 1970s ish Honda EG1000 generator which I have found has no spark and needs a carburetor. The problem I am having is figuring out what Honda engine this is (GX160, GX190, etc) so I can order the proper parts. Can I even get these parts or are they not made anymore? I am fine with an...
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    Intek single cylinder OHV question

    Compression can't accurately be tested on engines with a compression release, but typically an engine with one will have between 60 and 90 PSI. To check to see if a compression release is working there are 3 ways I can describe. I will ignore the type of engine (OHV / OHC / flathead) in order...
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    We need to see more of this!

    That's what I like to see! This kid knows his stuff! Any advice you would add to that?
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    Darn kohler courage engines are such crap

    Well it's really the small things. The DSAI coils, the float needle, etc. These engines just don't deserve to exist.
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    Brand loyalty?

    I am very brand loyal to craftsman. 2 craftsman riding mowers, 3 cordless drills, A recip saw, a cordless impact, 3/8 cordless ratchet and power inverter, several socket sets, a craftsman pressure washer, and some screwdrivers. Only reason I bought a McGraw 8 gallon air compressor was because it...
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    Won’t start unless primed

    They are a bit finnicky, make sure you are choking it when starting, because it will make the mixture richer and almost simulate starter fluid. Sometimes it's just time for a new carb, and make sure you are starting it a lot. That seems to keep the carb clean. Good luck, that is a great machine...
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    Front wheel alignment for 2014 Craftsman T2400

    My T3000 does the same thing. The tires actually have a bit of camber and the wheels do not exactly go straight
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    Darn kohler courage engines are such crap

    Bought a craftsman dgs6500 with a kohler sv735 vtwin engine for $300. Previous owner replaced the head gaskets and couldn't get it started or something? This was a few months ago before all the snow here in oregon. Got it running...BARELY. Was smoking bad when running (Major disappointment #1)...
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    Bad coil... already?!

    replaced and it fired right up, runs smoother than butter
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    Craftsman deck exploding

    Tried again today (don’t have new belt yet) and worked like last time, came off second I moved forward. This time it didn’t make an exploding noise, just flopped off the PTO and all the other pulley that don’t have keepers. So I put it back on easily and happened again only on the PTO pulley...
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    Craftsman deck exploding

    Tried again after I fixed the tangled belt, and it worked even at idle pretty good for about 5 minutes , I throttle up about halfway, let off brake and as soon as I started going BANG…and it happened again☹️ Will order new Kevlar belt and will update soon
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    Craftsman deck exploding

    It’s the same belt I have been using, haven’t replaced Until I know that’s the problem
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    Craftsman deck exploding

    That’s what happened the first time. The next time I moved it out of the hole forward 2”
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    Craftsman deck exploding

    Yes it has a releasable handle connected to a spring that tensions it, will try to reroute belt again tomorrow.
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    Craftsman deck exploding

    I’m pretty sure the belt is routed correctly. I did it twice the same way. Second time lasted a bit longer because I moved the keeper a little bit more towards the front of the mower. It’s the exact same setup as in the diagram below and I’m pretty sure the belt was routed as shown, but I’ll...
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    Craftsman deck exploding

    I was mowing after I had replaced the spindles, blades, and 1/3 idler pulleys ( they mowed freely and were in good condition and didn’t have replacements), engaged blades and the engine bogged a bit (even at high rpm) and the whole mower shook like crazy until it built up rpm, then it just shook...
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    Bad coil... already?!

    hoping I don't have to go through that lol
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    Bad coil... already?!

    is raisman a good brand? https://www.ebay.com/itm/134215918844
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    Bad coil... already?!

    im just confused why the coils are going out on my machinery at the same time, or maybe its just bad luck
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    Bad coil... already?!

    noooo, I meant in general, not ON THIS MOWER. I replaced 2 coils on a craftsman dgs6500 courage twin (converted DSAI to MDI) lol. I have not replaced the coil on this mower since I bought it. the previous owner did ONCE
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    Bad coil... already?!

    I purchased a Craftsman II gt18 garden tractor with a 18hp OPPOSED twin briggs for $50, and when we picked it up didn't run. seller had replaced the "distributor" (coil) but we discovered that he had grounded the kill wire...LOL. we hooked up the kill wires PROPERLY and the thing started up...
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    Engine swap Kohler to Briggs?

    I have a Kohler courage pro sv735-0016 on a craftsman dgs6500 (917.288600) that wont work right, very finicky and kicks over a bit with starting fluid. I’m done messing around and wasting my time on a bad engine. So my question is: 1. How easy do you think it would be to swap the engine? 2...
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    Husqvarna GT48XLSi serious wiring problems- HELP!

    I do too. That’s why I’m trying to do this, I’m not gonna charge my customers the $100 for the harness and $100 for labor!
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    Husqvarna GT48XLSi serious wiring problems- HELP!

    I know! All the harnesses are $100+, it’s insane!
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    Husqvarna GT48XLSi serious wiring problems- HELP!

    I’m trying to FIND the parts, so I can buy them
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    Husqvarna GT48XLSi serious wiring problems- HELP!

    I could get arrested for not buying the correct part but tweaking it to fit? I don’t think so, it is physically impossible to fix the existing harness
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