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Craftsman LTS2000 (917.289081). I followed the shifter adjustment procedure in the manual and forward works great now, but reverse does not engage at all. After about 10 minutes of messing with this thing the main drive belt jumped off twice so I simply slipped it back on and forward works fine...

Thanks...tightened two carb nuts and she is good to go now...other than the pecking engine.

When the engine is cold the throttle controls the engine RPM as normal, but when warmed-up the engine appears to be full throttle and will not idle down with the throttle lever.

Dust is from being in storage for several months. This engine did not mow a yard: https://postimg.cc/gallery/Lhz5pbQ

Brand new engine low on oil? Cylinder wall is very nice-oil starvation would have a cylinder wall scratched quite badly too, sorry low oil theory just doesn't fly. Can anyone go to a retailer and start pulling dipsticks and see how many are low on oil when pushed away from a retailer? If you...

Please check your rod cap torque before shipping engines to retailers. DOM 4/29/19-yes it was a Monday build. Thought for sure the PO failed to put oil in this engine. Engine looks brand new including cylinder wall! Pulled cover off bottom and saw the rod bearing, rod cap, crankshaft and bearing...

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Some more info I just remembered, it was having problems on low-grade hills and the tires were not slipping either before it finally quit. Not heard any really bad gear grinding noises from the trans or the mower. I removed the pump and spun the axles in the same...

Thanks for the reply Bert. Here is what I can tell you. If disengaged it rolls fine. Last thing I did was mow the lawn (worked fine), shut off then pushed mower (I did not disengage) dragging tires through grass about 30 feet. Week later fired her up and she won't budge (forward or reverse)...

Hello LawnWorld. My mower completely stopped pulling; no forward no reverse. Engine Pulley is spinning and I have verified the engage rod is engaged. Seems the hydraulic pump has failed possibly/probably? This is on a 2004 Poulan Pro 42" Rider. Anyone have information on how to check the...