Can't get the transaxle engage lever to engage

bblarue

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I have an older model Craftsman 42" deck riding mower and I can't get that lever to engage the transmission.
Can someone help me please?
 

Russ2251

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I received a Craftsman LT2000 (20 years old) freebee that had the same issue.
Transaxle had to be disassembled and thoroughly cleaned, regreased, and resealed.
It now runs and shifts beautifully.
 

darrinster

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I have an older model Craftsman 42" deck riding mower and I can't get that lever to engage the transmission.
Can someone help me please?

I've had success spraying Liquid Wrench penetrating oil in the areas where it shifts and work it back and forth to free it up. That being said, not sure what craftsman you have exactly. So many different models.
 
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