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    Gas Caps do seal out any condensation from entering the gas tank, despite the arguments here saying they do not

    The gas cap is believed by some that even when screwed on tight, still allows for condensation to enter. There is an article on IFishFishing Forum, & I'll quote from it: There isn't enough air volume within a tank to hold much vapor. On average, tanks are half full, further reducing volume...
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    Craftsman how to level the mower deck

    The instructions in the owner's manual for 917.203811 on page 23 are very confusing. And nothing is said anywhere about changing the wheel holes to stop the deck from hitting the ground.
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    Engine Craftsman 203811 - BLOWS WHITE SMOKE on start, when Stored since new & Used Twice

    This is an unusual situation, but interesting. I first posted here back in Sept. 2016 after I first got this tractor, about a trans whine. I had a Sear tech come out who didn't hear the whine or even drive it, just sprinting along side me as I drove slow maybe a 100 ft. This guy had been a...
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    Craftsman 20381 HYDROSTATIC WHINE in Reverse on New Unit

    First, the good news. I finally got a higher level manager to replace my tractor that I had multiple issues with, with a brand new one! I had it delivered in the crate, as the incompetents in Warehouse & Delivery ALWAYS scratch and do damage to the units when they unpack and handle them. It...
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    Opinion of Briggs Intek Platinum 19 HP Engine used by Craftsman

    My Craftsman 203881, 42", hydrostatic, has the Platinum 19 hp, prior model with same 540 cc displacement was labelled a 22 hp. Sears claims there is no difference in these engines except that the 19 hp was an improvement after the 22 hp in that its longevity is greater. I have read very good...
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