Just Bought a Craftsman 1000 for $50

[c.j.]

Ok I bought this thing from a chinese guy who said it hasnt run in 2 years, there is no gas in it and it wont turn over at all, im going to test the battery and add fuel, what else would yall suggest.

 

[okiepc]

:welcome: to the forum. Check the oil:thumbsup:

 

[Ifixdit]

Ok I bought this thing from a chinese guy who said it hasnt run in 2 years, there is no gas in it and it wont turn over at all, im going to test the battery and add fuel, what else would yall suggest.

After checking the oil and the battery, pull the spark plug and check its condition. That will tell you a lot about the shape of the engine. With the plug out, can you turn the engine over by hand. If so, how about with the starter? If so, I'd say she's got potential!

 

[benski]

You might also pull some of the tinwork off the motor and check for any foreign stuff in there. Mice, grass, etc.:wink:

 

[midnite rider]

Clean the air filter.

 

[lawnguy67]

Definitely clean the fuel lines the carburetor. And probably replace the fuel filter.

 

[redmondjp]

Assuming that you get it running, I would add a manual fuel shutoff valve between the tank and the inline fuel filter. This prevents the fuel in the tank from draining into the engine and contaminating the oil, which has happened multiple times to two of my neighbors' lawn tractors (either the key gets left in the 'on' position or a piece of debris sticks the needle valve in the carb open a bit). This spring, I added shutoff valves to all of them. Cheap insurance that should be factory-installed IMO.

 

[kermit911]

You might also pull some of the tinwork off the motor and check for any foreign stuff in there. Mice, grass, etc.:wink:

Definitely check for mice and or mouse houses, they love to live in the exhaust pipes or anything dark and small.

:welcome: Welcome to the forum!!! :welcome: