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The Harbor Freight lawn tractor jack is worth its weight in gold !

OK, I took a look. The pulley brakes work properly. The intermittent noise seems to have been from a hitch pin on the end of the engagement cable that had slipped and was moving and getting caught; plus the mower deck belt is soon in need of replacement.

This mower was given to me a year ago, and always has been tough to pull the rope to start it. The recent difference is that I hurt my right shoulder and the shoulder is getting better. I wonder if moving the rope pull over to the left so I can use my left arm to pull the cord??? I did this a...

Thanks. I should be getting this lawn tractor up on the tractor jack next week.

I have a Sears lawn tractor LT1000, Model 917.275371 serial number 013105A002361. I would just like to confirm/further my understanding. Question: when one moves the mowing belt engagement lever even with the engine off, should the pulley brakes move away from the pulleys? Thanks.

Thanks, I will try this next time. And my shoulder is getting way better - but I don't want to hurt it again !

Are you saying that valve adjustment likely won't help me in this instance? And I should just wait until my shoulder feels better???? Thanks.

A couple of years ago I was given a Sears 917370431 self-propelled lawn mower from my neighbor. This started up fine and performed well, even though I'm not a great fan of its self-propelled feature, but that does work. Anyway, I recently hurt my right shoulder and have discovered I have pain...

Yes, there's a square key that you need. Because of the differential, a free spinning wheel will prevent movement of the other wheel. I have LT1000 myself.

No, I didn't know it was a 2017 model, it was given to me by a neighbor; but now I do ! Thanks.

Thank you StarTech for the answer and clarification. I had downloaded PDF document MTD Form No. 769-05383 (May 13, 2010); shows on pp. 40-41 part 34, as 946-04670 (pages 2 and 3 on the truncated file I've attached).

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower Model 11A-B2RQ711 S/N 1D117K02798 has Honda engine and engine cover states TB130 XP My neighbor gave me this mower, as he hadn't used it in years as he's replaced his grass with rocks. I added gas, cleaned the air filter, started it up and it runs good. However, he...

Good update !

This is from my LT1000, but a 2005 model, but might help

Owner's manual