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Well fellow mechanics, we have lost one of our most valuable forum members a couple days ago, Startech. I swear, this guy was literally in almost every post and was top poster of the month more times than I can count. He had 11,048 posts. Think of all the people he has helped on this forum with...

My craftsman T3000 is losing its reverse drive, it has the general transmissions rs800 cvt transaxle. I replaced the belt and cvt pulley only a few months ago. The belt has a small bit of wear but doesn’t appear stretched. Is there any adjustment somewhere in the linkage that I can adjust to get...

Hey guys, I picked up a Craftsman Pro series T7400 and the previous owner had re-welded the deck mounting brackets. The paint he used in no way matched the color of the deck but whatever. I bought some rust-oleum golden sunset (gloss) from ace hardware but it’s way too light yellow compared to...

I bought a Craftsman T7400 with a Kohler KT735 (140 hours) V-Twin. Runs great no problems and only 140 hours. I also have a Craftsman YT4500 with a Kohler SV735(350 hours) that’s got Terrible rod knock. The engines look identical down to the valve covers but with a different engine shroud. My...

What I have here is a Kohler Sv735 V-twin and at low idle it has a very loud knocking sound to it, very audible from behind the engine. Full throttle and it goes away a little bit but you can still hear it, just not as clearly. (I have had one of these engines before and for those asking "why...

I got a 70s Honda EG1000 generator from my neighbor that had been sitting in a barn for years. Got it running a while ago and noticed no sign of power coming from it. Tried the 110 outlets and nothing. I’m totally new to generators so let me know where to start TIA

Hey guys, I'm looking for parts for my husqvarna and craftsman riding lawn mowers and was wondering if Sears parts direct was legit or not. Specifically, I was looking for a 3 bin bagger, reg price is like $450 but Sears is like $250??? Is it ok to buy parts from them because I have heard of...

I was given a 1970s ish Honda EG1000 generator which I have found has no spark and needs a carburetor. The problem I am having is figuring out what Honda engine this is (GX160, GX190, etc) so I can order the proper parts. Can I even get these parts or are they not made anymore? I am fine with an...

That's what I like to see! This kid knows his stuff! Any advice you would add to that?

Bought a craftsman dgs6500 with a kohler sv735 vtwin engine for $300. Previous owner replaced the head gaskets and couldn't get it started or something? This was a few months ago before all the snow here in oregon. Got it running...BARELY. Was smoking bad when running (Major disappointment #1)...

I was mowing after I had replaced the spindles, blades, and 1/3 idler pulleys ( they mowed freely and were in good condition and didn’t have replacements), engaged blades and the engine bogged a bit (even at high rpm) and the whole mower shook like crazy until it built up rpm, then it just shook...

I purchased a Craftsman II gt18 garden tractor with a 18hp OPPOSED twin briggs for $50, and when we picked it up didn't run. seller had replaced the "distributor" (coil) but we discovered that he had grounded the kill wire...LOL. we hooked up the kill wires PROPERLY and the thing started up...

I have a Kohler courage pro sv735-0016 on a craftsman dgs6500 (917.288600) that wont work right, very finicky and kicks over a bit with starting fluid. I’m done messing around and wasting my time on a bad engine. So my question is: 1. How easy do you think it would be to swap the engine? 2...

I recently bought a Husqvarna GT riding mower and the previous owner absolutely destroyed the wiring so I am looking to replace it to its former glory and I am unable to find a good wiring harness and smart switch. Is it possible that I could replace only the smart switch with the key switch if...

I have a Briggs 24HP vtwin on a craftsman pyt9000 that is quite a mystery… Typically I run my engines about every few days (yes I know it I’d a waste of gas, but I don’t really care about dinosaurs much) and all’s well, but I hold off for about a week. And now it’s smoking blue! Its very faint...

I have a Craftsman PYT 9000 model no 247.289800 that I think from my research has a hydro-gear trans on it, and when I’m driving (except for frat area once it gets some speed) it will make these low pitched whining like sounds, it’s when I first press on the pedal and when going on a even slight...

To ensure the optimal performance and longevity of your riding lawn mower, regular preventive maintenance is essential. Here are some key maintenance tasks you can perform: Regularly check and change the oil: Check the oil level before each use and change the oil as recommended in your owner's...

I have this riding mower that won’t move but it will catch a little bit every once in a while. I’m pretty sure it’s not the belt, not the pulleys, the manual move lever is pushed in so it can drive. I really can’t figure out what is the problem. Help appreciated.

I'm selling this craftsman LT1000 riding mower with a 48" deck, new carburetor, air filter, oil, battery, new headlights, and sparkplug. everything has been regreased and works how it should. view the listing here -...

I have a craftsman LT1000 and when I start it with a NEW battery that wasn't on a maintainer, half of the time it just turns to when the flywheel gets tighter and the starter starts squealing. I'm not sure if the alternator is worn or the voltage regulator is blown ( i can't locate it anyway)...

i just bought this carburetor yesterday, installed everything and it runs great... but its surging. It came with a few spare parts that I had no idea what they were. The mower had been sitting in a field for the past two years but we got it out and I replaced some stuff. Thanks for your time in...

I have a gray craftsman LT1000 with a 16HP Briggs and Stratton engine and there seem to be no sources to find the model number of my carburetor. Specifically, I am looking for the right float needle because the ethanol in the gas gummed everything up. No listings seem to have the metal piece on...

I just bought a John Deere RX75 riding mower and need help troubleshooting. It turns over with no problem, there is suction in the carburetor, and I replaced the spark plug but it still won't start. I will take the carb off tomorrow to deep clean it because it probably needs it but it won't...

my snapper sr1028 with a B&S 28A707 engine just won't idle smooth! it pulses no matter what the needle is set to (there is only one needle). and when it is a little bit below half throttle it the engine bogs down. any help would be appreciated asap, thanks.

I have a snapper SR1028 and I think it is getting too much gas. i just need the proper adjustments for the needles. any help is appreciated, thanks

I got a Snapper SR1028 a few days ago and yesterday I cleaned the carburetor because it had some crud in the bowl. I reassembled it and there was a lot of gas going to the carburetor now, which was a good sign because there was no gas going to the carb yesterday. I pull-started it a few times...

I got a craftsman T1600 yesterday and coming home, I noticed that it was smoking whitish/bluish smoke after it runs for 2 minutes, I'm not really sure what the problem is the seller said he had just replaced the spark plug, and changed the oil, not including the filter. any help appreciated! -...

Murray Briggs and Stratton 5HP Quantum Power Push-Mower blows white smoke and barely dies down after startup, I think the carburetor setup is messed up but I can't find any sources showing the carburetor diagram. Any help is appreciated. MODEL TYPE. CODE. 124702-3106-01 92042759 Lanerdude9

Murray Briggs and Stratton 5HP Quantum Power Push-Mower blows white smoke and barely dies down after startup, I think the carburetor setup is messed up but I can't find any sources showing the carburetor diagram. Any help is appreciated. MODEL TYPE. CODE. 124702-3106-01 92042759 Lanerdude9

my 5 HP CRAFTSMAN edger engine has a crack in the muffler and is crazily loud, this has been a problem ever since I got the engine 1 year ago. Is there a way to seal the crack without buying a new muffler? would super glue work or gasket sealer? engine serial code: 100202 0015-01 6811127...

my 5 HP CRAFTSMAN edger engine dies on full throttle for some reason, this has been a problem ever since I got the engine 1 year ago. maybe it has something to do with the leak in the muffler? I have tried adjusting it and it still has the same problem, but ONLY on full throttle. I have no idea...

MTD edger with a 3 hp briggs, how do I fix a seized briggs?????? very hard to pull.