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OK, all this about what kind of gasket maker to use is more confusing to me than helpful. I pulled off the gasket cover and had no trouble removing the Permatex gasket material. That material was red (RTV?) that had been suggested by an MTD tech during a phone conversation that took a...

Thank you for your advice. I can get the mower to crank and run. Sometimes it just is difficult to start and acts like what I see in other peoples YouTube videos on mowers that need the valve lash adjusted. That’s going to be my next effort.

I have this -

B&S 33R877 0033 G1

I ordered red RTV permagasket and new feeler gauges (old ones got rusted :( ). As soon as they come in I will check the lash. I saw a video that (if I remember right) showed, while rotating the engine slowly, where there is supposed to be tiny movement that you'd notice on the rocker arm that...

I finally got the drive belt in place! Then I had to straighten a bent bracket and add two washers for a pulley to get lined up. Was able to get the motor running, I went for a drive and everything looks, feels and smells like it’s all good! NOW I’m back to the motor won’t start! Has my engine...

I did. Found needed diagrams that helped!

Can we have a new forum for Craftsman mowers that are not pure Craftsman? I don't know how many variations there are. Maybe those made for Lowes? Are all Craftsman mowers made for Lowe's made by MTD? I have a HUGE problem finding videos or any help for my Lowe's Craftsman special made by MTD -...

Frames cracking????? I've not heard this one!!

Hello, This is my first riding mower so I’m learning a lot. We started using this in 2019. I don’t have a nice flat lot. We have 3 1/2 acres out in the country. Probably the majority of what I cut is flat, but the steering is used a LOT! There are many areas with angles/ruts/slopes that test...

Hello, I suddenly noticed a tightness in a specific point while turning the steering wheel. I raised it up and found one wheel connector to ‘axle’ problem. This is my first riding mower so I’m learning all about it! Please let me know of any other front end parts that I might need to look at! I...

Hello, My Craftsman T150 46 inch riding mower uses a U1R battery. I'm guessing the only thing that battery does is crank the mower. I'm guessing the stator keeps the battery charged. I think I read these batteries are good for about 1000 cranks. We have 3 1/2 acres. The mower seat has switch...

Thank you for replying. I thought a wire going into the amp housing terminal had come loose because it was at a sharp right angle as the wire went into the housing. Turned out it was the end of the wire's coating that I was seeing! The wire was still tightly connected. As far as disassembling -...

It most likely was the solenoid. I was worried about that screw so I spent $25-30 for online replacement carb. Replaced fuel filter, drain tank, rinsed, dried, refilled. It's run fine till recent. Then I smoked the alternator! Now to fix that!

I emptied the gas tank, put in new filter, new carb - has been running fine! At least till I smoked the alternator! Now to get that fixed!

I changed to online ordered carb. It worked. I never bothered with the screw. Mower still works. Well, till I just smoked the alternator! Now to fix that!

Hello, This is on a Craftsman T150, made for Lowes or Home Depot through MTD. It is Craftsman Model CMXGRAM1130041. 19 HP Hydrostatic, 46 inch riding mower. I'm feel certain the engine is Craftsman. Model # 33R877 0033 G1. Forgive me if I come across here as with an attitude. I'm upset with...

Is it really worth the extra price (Over a dollar a gallon extra) to get ethanol free fuel for mowers? I have a 18 hp Briggs & Stratton engine engine on my riding mower, I have a small small push mower and I have a 2-cycle weedeater. I’m in south Alabama, 65 miles from the coast. The past...

Mower model 13AL79XT093 or CMXGRAM1130041 Engine 33R877 0033 G1 - single cylinder, 19 HP, 540 CC Carb (# on carb - 592953, beneath that 23082319) Replacement # 594601 Now, if this has a fuel pump I do NOT find it! I thought this fuel supply system used vacuum method. Remember, this mower will...

But the mower would crank! If it sat for a long period then it would crank and run for hours. It just would not crank when turned off - unless left sitting for many hours or overnight. Right now I'm thinking it the fuel shut off solenoid at bottom of carb.

I received a new fuel stop solenoid. With 9 volt battery and a couple of short wires I verified the new solenoid works and the old one does NOT! Replaced it on carb. Now I'm waiting on replacement screw that broke trying to put in replacement carb! It's still a journey!

I appreciate your time and thoughts. Hmmmm - that hose running to/from carb to mower - pressure from crankcase - I might just order a new hose in case that's a problem! Wait - if the problem was that hose, would the mower crank first time carb is put back on and run smoothly for up to almost 2...

Thanks. I appreciate that.

Thanks! I'll try to keep than in mind. I ordered this one through Amazon from MotorCarb (I believe that's the name.).

Thanks. Earlier I flushed fuel lines, removed filter and flushed it, released fuel line from carb and drained fuel through line and filter. Never saw any debris in line, filter or fuel. Mower 4 years old.

Man did I spend a ridiculous amount of time researching for a carburetor for Home Depot Craftsman T150 mower with B&S engine!!! It was a learning lesson! This is my first exposure to riding mower repairs! Why the carb? Would not start. Well, would start then immediately shut down. I took carb...

Good idea! I haven't thought about steel capped boots - which I do have! Much thanks!

Thank you for responding! I've used electric and battery powered weed eaters and I've treated them like I heard you should use a circular saw - don't force it, go with what the blade allows to be cut. Something like that. Anyway, with those metal blades I sure won't be using them like an old...

Hello, We just got started clearing off 1 1/2 acres. The hired mulchers have done their machine work. Now it’s my time to go trim the nubs they left of all the wild privet shrub, then clean up growth and VINES around all the remaining tree trunks! It’s going to be a long summer! I need to get...

Hello Hello, I’m Lloyd. Retired and bought my first gas powered weed eater - FS 70 R - about 10 months ago. Need to add items to it so that’s why I’m here!

I am helping my 89-year-old father-in-law with his Husqvarna Z25 for Moore. It appears one of the safety switches on the arms is loose. How do I remove, tighten and replace? Any advice would be appreciated! This is my first time to have anything to do with a zero turn! Lloyd