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Although I've had this LT1000 for 15 years, I still am unclear about the choke/throttle lever. For starting, the instruction/owner's manual states "Move throttle control to choke position.". Well, this lever has the drawing of a turtle at the bottom position, and a rabbit at the top (and in...

Spring goes in hole just above your knuckle in the photo and other end goes in a hole forward of that in the deck itself. Forst spin by hand the blade of the non-working side, see if the mandrel/spindle is OK.

I have a 2005-purchased LT1000, and I say to check that the idler pulley on the right side of the deck is able to slide back and forth to engage and disengage the belt. I've experienced the same condition a few times. I use Kevlar A93K ½ inch x 95 inch belt for both the tractor drive and foe...

Kat - you could get free loaner compression checker from auto parts store to see if you really do have compression. As mentioned, a spark tester light in under $10. For the record: I have installed a complete replacement engine into my 2005-made LT1000, and that was pretty easy, and runs...

I would check the belt's idler pulley on the right side, sometimes my own LT1000 belt slips off there, and I just have to push it back into place with my gloved hands. When dirt/clippings impede that pulley's travel, there will be less tension on it and it can slip. When things slip out, that...