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    ISSUE:Grass Buildup On Gas Tank

    I removed my gas tank on my YT 3000 this week for a good spring cleaning. I got the inside cleaned but cannot find anything that will dissolve the grass buildup of stains on the outside of this plastic tank. I tried every household cleaner made, purchased some commercial cleaners, nothing seems...
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    Help! This forum won't let me log out.

    Finish posting and hit the log out button, several times. Nothing happen. So, closed out the internet, went away for a little while, opened the internet back up. Clicked on my favorite list & "Lawn Mower Forum" and I was still logged on to the forum & cannot log out. Any ideas?
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    Lawn Mower: YT 3000, 21HP Platium Engine Died Died Today

    Lawn Mower: Craftsman Model YT3000, Model no. 917-288512 (about 40 hours on engine) Engine is a B. & S. 21 HP, Platinum single cylinder engine, Engine Model: 3318772371, Type G1, Engine code: 101012ZD Starting cutting today and after 5 minutes, while cutting, engine backfired through...
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    No Deck Height Adjustment On YT 3000

    Hello Guys, Got a problem. My 2014 Craftsman YT300 deck is not level. It is starting to leave a higher side on the grass. After looking over it, it appears on these newer designed decks, the mfg. elimanated the linkage adjustment feature. The deck has 4 side wheels, but no way to adjust the...
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    About Time for first oil change. What oil to use?

    O.K. Guys, just about time for my first oil change on my Craftsman YT 3000 with 21 HP engine. I got about 20 hours on it & was planning to change it-at about 25 hours. I was looking at the Big Box store at the different brands & weights. So much out there that I could not make a choice to...
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    Transmissons Stuck in Gear! Three of them.

    I have three older Craftsman 42" riders, the green body ones, a 1976, 1977 & 1980, which all three have the same problem. After setting outside, covered with a tarp, the transmissions are all locked up in gear and will not shift. I knew it probably is related to the weather, a lot of rain here...
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    CRAFTSMAN LT 1000 REPLACING STEERING DRAG LINK?

    Specs. 2001 Craftsman LT 1000, 42" deck, model no. 917-271637 O.k. my steering drag link just came off at the wheel for the third time and its time to install the new one-part # 175121, which I have had on hand since early spring. I keep the old one tied on with wire, but that finally quit...
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    Nozzle/Needle Value to use on Walbor LMT?

    I just read a similar post on another forum. The question was not answered by anyone. Some of you professionals or others may know and can give some details on this one. I just received a carb kit for an old Walbro LMT carburetor I wanted to repair. The engine it fits is a old 15 1/2 HP off an...
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    Briggs & Stratton 17 1/2 HP, Can I save this engine?

    Hello, I have a 2006 MTD mower, with B & S, engine model 31X707, type 0777E2, 17 1/2 HP that had not been cranked or used in a while. I went to start it & it would not turn over. I also noticed all the gas was gone out of the tank. I thought I must have used all the gas. It does not have a...
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    Nearly New Rider Mower won't run smooth

    Hello, My very first post as new member. Hope someone can help me. I have a Craftsman YT3000, model no. 917.271635, 2014 model, engine B & S, 33187,type no. 2371-G!, 21 HP single cylinder. I bought it last year at end of the season & used it 1 1/2 hrs. and then stored it. Upon starting it...
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