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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...

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...

Sears/Craftsman LT1000 model 917.272061 with Kohler CV461s. As I inherited a JD 240GT I was going to sell the LT1000 as "Ran fine when parked". But, in a fit of "conscience", I found it would not start, even on starter fluid. Pulled my ad. Replaced coil and it would start and run on spritz...

Looking for a "good" replacement Carb for Craftsman LT1000 with Kohler command CV461s 16HP engine. Replacement parts numbers are 12-053-68 (carb only) and 12-853-68s (complete "kit"). Lots of replacement carbs on Fleabay and Amastink, but none match those numbers exactly. Already been through...

Worked good last week. Put in new fuel today, fired up quick, but was "missing", puffing a wisp of white smoke. Warmed up a bit and stopped smoking, but would not reach a "smooth" top speed, appeared to be struggling and never reached "normal" top speed. Struggled to cut any grass. Pulled...

Older Lt1000 with 42 inch deck and manual lever to engage blade drive. Short story is, after sitting for some time and getting it running again, cannot force the lever to engage the deck drive. Removed deck to check things. The brake levers, etc. seem to operate normally, by hand. I...

LT 1000 ran last year. Gave it a rinse last week, OK, power rinse as it had accumulated crud. Gave it a battery charge and it will not start. Tried starter fluid, does not even try to fire. Kohler 16 OHV engine. Removed the plug and with a ground wire attached to the threads and the...

Many people are upset with the USPS and that is understandable. But, put the blame where it lies. Below is a link that describes the top position in the Post Office. That position was filled during the LAST administration, not the current one. The President, who ever it is, has very little...

Might go look at a JD 240 GT that I'm told has a bad or broken drive belt. While the price is not bad, I'd rather not buy something with a locked spindle or bad transaxle. I do expect to have to put some work and cash into it, probably a deck rebuild, but don't need a boat anchor. Any way to...

I'm thinking of looking at a troybilt CS4210 chipper, 10HP. Intek. Any experiences with that model? What's it worth?

Found a old Craftsman Brushwacker 636.796231 in the barn. Knowing who owned it, probably almost no use, but, it is looking pretty filthy and gummy. Did a quick search and did not come up with any references to the carb, either entire or rebuild kits. Since it is so old it says 16:1 for the...

I have a straight shaft FS90R with a standard string and poly blade heads. Loop handle only. Have to clear a lot of brush, thick woody growth and 2-3 inch trees. Slow going with an 012av and those heads. Wanted to add a chisel tooth blade or an oregon (type) blade with chain saw teeth...

Was running and shut off. Would not restart. When cranking, seemed to "over speed" and would "backfire" occasionally. There is spark and starting ether would not fire it. Did a compression check, which was near zero, but reading the engine manual, there is an auto compression release, so...

FS-90r, straight shaft. I'd say lightly used, in homeowner context. Head spins at idle. If I press it hard against the ground to stop it, the engine stalls. If I turn it by hand, engine off of course, it "cogs" at different points in rotations. Bad clutch/drum?

Replaced carb on FS80R with an Amazon unit. Started right up and seems to have great power. Idles OK except for the "tinny", "ting-ting" sound I hear. I thought it was some loose metal part, but It goes away with full throttle. Worried it might be detonation or something bad. Fresh 80 octane...

I know of a 245 available for around $500 that has a bent deck lift lever. Only seen pictures. The price of the lever itself is over $100. Apparently someone hit "guy wire" with it. Looks like the fender may have been bent down a bit. Must have hit at some speed to bend it, yes? Give it a...