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    Still trying to get the mower deck right

    Hello I have an lt2000 19.5 horsepower hp Craftsman. The mower deck is a 42-in cutting with deck. For more than a month I've had the deck separated from the frame of the mower. I have replaced both spindles I have replaced the large idler pulley, I have replaced the small idler pulley. I...
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    Spark plug thread length for LT2000

    Hello, I was looking thru some spare spark plugs I have and I found 2 diiferent lengths of threads. See image. The model of the engine is a B&S 31P677-3373-G2 From Sears the spark plug is this: Part #491055S and here is the write up: Lawn & garden equipment engine spark plug Part #491055S...
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    Adjust play in brake linkage rod

    Here is a short video of this rake linkage rod that I think has too much play in it so basically the brake is off + I believe that rod should not slide the way it does even when the spring is attached it slides the same amount as if there's a way to stop that motion the spring itself seems to be...
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    Grinding noise or metal sound when blade engaged

    Hello had a similar post maybe last week + I'm adding this post also. I was hoping to get a clarification on something so I'm watching a YouTube video + what I need to know is if the mower deck is not engaged and everything sounds okay and then I engage the mower deck and I hear this grinding or...
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    Engine shakes while engaging blades

    Hello prior to posting this message I read numerous things about what could be wrong with when I engaged the mower deck blades the engine starts shaking and runs erratically. But the question I have is can I remove both blades and go through all the same procedure engaging the PTO clutch and...
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    Briggs& Stratton engine will not turn over

    In the last two weeks I've done many things, but in the meantime the current problem is this definitely getting spark to the spark plug after spraying carburetor cleaner into the intake while turning the key. The only thing that happens is backfire through the carburetor or popping the engine...
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    Loud banging noise when starting B&S

    Hi, I have a 14.5HP Briggs engine and was able to get it running right, very smooth. As of today when turning the key their is a loud banging noise and then it runs fine. So now every time you start the engine their is a loud clanging noise and it goes way after the engine runs for maybe a...
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    The ground wire and the ignition coil

    Hello, I decided to start a new thread to try to figure out if a problem with my tractor is electrical. Tell me if these steps make sense. 1. Remove the ground wire from the coil. 2. Start the engine ( turn the key ) 3. See how well the engine runs. Does it cut out? I guess what I don't...
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    Engine Difficulty Starting Engine

    Hi, I have an older MTD with a 14.5 HP Briggs engine. I had it at a shop for about 3 weeks. The mechanic replaced the fuel line, the spark plug, the fuel filter and the air cleaner. I brought it to him because the engine kept quitting. So he delivered it back to me today. The driver drove it...
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    B&S 14.5 HP engine ctus out after 10 minutes

    B&S 14.5 HP engine cuts out after 10 minutes Hi, I have a B&S ( 14.5 HP ) engine which had a carb rebuild last year and ran great. The tractor sat outside over the winter. And so far I have cut the lawn 3 times this year without a problem. Yesterday the engine just started to sputter ( after I...
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