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Mine lists 140294 for drive 82 x 1/2 144959 for deck 95.5 x 1/2 That's what I loved about Sears/Craftsman. Same "model" but different product numbers and often "not quite the same". Yours likely has a electric clutch as well.

Thanks. The product number for my machine is not listed. Close, but not exact. edit - But, a bit more digging shows the individual part number, once figured out, do seem to match. The brake pads are gone and the I tried some "dry lube" on the linkages. That freed things up some. Enough to...

Just purchased one of correct length on Ebay. Thanks for your assistance.

Amazon - "D&D PowerDrive - ORB-12827-144959-4LK950 Kevlar Replacement Belt" The model number is 917-272061 serial 022801B002572 I see it lists as 95 inches and other belts list as 95 1/2 inches. AND, reading the Amazon reviews, I see one mentioned it being 95 and breaking the cable end...

I'll give that a look when the new cable comes in. If I recall it pretty much only "works properly" in one layout. But, I did put in a new belt at the same time, so, could be that or misroute I guess.

Just a bump to ask if anyone has an idea why the clutch is so hard to engage? Cable too short? It only lasted maybe 5 or 10 engagements. There does not seem to be any adjustment. Ordered a new one, different supplier, with "tractor supply" in it's name, so maybe this will be better...

Got an older Craftsman LT1000 with mechanical clutch actuation. Put in a new clutch cable a few years back, but has seen very little use since then having reclaimed a JD 240 GT I used to own. Last year decided to sell the old horse and, of course, it would not start. New coil. Started on fluid...

I managed to clean up the OEM carb and freed up the solenoid, but, after getting it to start. I let it sit for a week, due to weather. Then, it would only start on starter fluid. Found the solenoid was not working. Again. It was stuck. Gummed up. Got it freed up again and ready to try...

Went ahead and replaced the fuel lines, filter, bulb and cleaned the carb, installing new "diaphragms" and gaskets. Had to buy a sheet of Uni Filter foam and cut what I needed as the OEM is not available. Went with Uni oil. Man that stuff is thick. So, it did start pretty easily and seems...

It pulls fine without the plug in it. After I cleared out all the mouse house debris. Only with the plug installed does it "hang hard" at some point in the pull. I can get past it, just very hard to. If you ever tried to start a reluctant chain saw, or maybe any 2 stroke, there are times...

Got a Craftsman leaf blower that sat for years. Could not pull the cords. It was packed with mouse house debris and when cleaned out a bit, could pull it but it would stick, hard. Pulled the plug and it would pull, cleaning out a lot more debris, nothing out of the spark plug hole. But...

Looks like those are for the "walbro" carb, I seem to have the other one. Don't recall name, but starts with an "n" I think. part number is 12-757-27-s

Thanks. Hard to say if the cheaper kits will fit the carb I have despite the number not matching exactly. It is kind of unique, from what I have read. But for a few bucks probably worth a try.

Rounded up the original carb. Soaked the frozen solenoid, not up to the electrical "seal" in a mix of vinegar and table salt. This is known to be an effective "corrosion remover". Let is sit for a day, then probed the solenoid plunger with a toothpick, testing if free. Sure enough it move a...

Mid Hudson area, same deal. No one wants anti-freeze, only one municipal dump will take any and you have to get their annual permit. Twice a year the county semi-private waste collection outfit will hold a "household waste" collection and they will take AF, "bad gasoline", oil filters, but . ...