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I have the same problem each year with my 20 year old Cub Cadet 42” riding mower. I use a jump starter to get it going after it sits for a while. Walmart sells one for $27.27.

I had a similar problem with my Cub Cadet riding mower with a Kohler 20hp. It turned out there was a crack in the crank case leaking oil. I bought a new short block engine on Amazon for a lot less than any where else and that solved my problem completely.

I have been using sockets on autos for many years and have never broken a socket; impact sockets are for specific applications like wheels with an impact wrench only.

I agree with the above and would add taking a small piece of 2”x4” to block the blades while you are working on removing bolts on the blades.

Synthetic motor oil was invented by the Germans in WWII because they couldn’t get the supply otherwise. Synthetic these days has better protections for extreme conditions and it costs more. Regular motor oil will protect your engine just fine as long as you maintain your engine according to the...

There is probably no oil in the filter unless you filled it before you put it on the engine. That is probably the difference.

No; I’ve been mowing for 70 years and don’t ever remember having this problem. Early on all my spouts were made of cork. Now they are soft plastic; no rubber.

I had a similar problem with my 2007 LT1045 20HP Kohler. I ended up replacing the starter solenoid because of worn-out contacts. I also replaced my 3-year-old battery. Talking to the auto parts dealer; he stressed that I also use a trickle charger to keep the battery up when I am not using the...

Have you checked the cylinder compression? You might need a new shot block and/or cylinder head with new valves. That is what I had to do to revive my 2007 riding mower. It made all the difference.

To answer your question about the washer; find an illustrated parts breakdown and find that washer on it and you will have your answer. Regarding the broken gear; that will have to be replaced or nothing will work properly. Regarding the hard starting; two things. First, make sure your battery...

I had a similar problem; I ended up replacing the starter solenoid and the starter motor because both were old and that solved my problem.

I have had my Cub Cadet LT1045 since 2007 and have never had any of these problems mowing in central Florida until four years ago and Northern Georgia for the rest of the time. I also mow about half an acre of my own, and two other neighbor lawns, one about the same size as my own. I always mow...

Been there; first of all, how old is your battery? If it is three years or older, you need a new battery; that is how long they last - period. Second of all, How old is the mower? If you use it a lot and, say it is seven years old; you may need to replace the starter solenoid and/or the starter...

Take the drive belt off the engine pulley and see if that makes a difference.

Check each interlock switch for continuity to see if each one is working. It only takes one for the problem.

I did some checking about the engine for your Brute lawnmower. According to PartsTree.com, They say that according to Briggs and Stratton, the correct replacement engine would be a 126L07-5662. You might be able to find a used one for that part number if you cannot afford a new one like from...

Check the timing by seeing if both valves are closed on the power stroke top dead center using the spark plug hole to determine top dead center. If not, the nylon timing gears for the valves may be stripped. A 2005 engine has a lot of time on it and anything could have happened.

Have you tried more "starter fluid" while starting?

I had well over 1000 hours before my lawn tractor engine developed serious problems. And, even then, those problems were not normal ones but ones that were caused by poor engine design and never would have happened to a well-designed engine. I am talking about the Kohler Courage 20hp engine...

On my LT1045 mower, it is called a deck rod that supports the height of the front of the mower deck.

If your problem is not the carburetor and it is a mechanical problem with the engine, you probably should consider replacing the engine block and reusing the cylinder head, valve pushrods, and other engine peripherals on the new block. I bought mine on Amazon for the best price and it worked...

I have a farmer friend in church and he told me not long ago that he thinks very highly of the Kubota tractors as being very durable and dependable.

My 2007 riding mower developed a crankcase crack at aboutn1000 hours. Up till then, it ran very well. The crack did her in as far as repairing it. The rest of the mower was in great shape so I looked around online for a short block replacement and found several for around 800 to 1000 dollars...

I had the same problem with a new mower I had just bought. It turned out that gasoline was flooding through the carburetor and filled the piston with gasoline during the compression stroke. This totally locked up the engine from starting. It would not crank at all. I took it back to Lowes and...

These grease fittings are almost always threaded. You can take one of your other spindle grease fittings out and use it for sizing for the replacement one at an auto parts store.

Your jets might be clogged in the carburetor. Gasoline can sulfate if it gets old and will clog your carburetor jets. If you can't clean those jets, you may have to buy a new carburetor. You can prevent this from happening in the future by using something like STA-BIL 360 Protection Ethanol...

The key is all the oil being flung out by the flywheel. This engine is known as "the bucket engine" because the crankcase is sealed by a flat top that is bolted to the engine below the flywheel. What has happened is, the lower crankcase has developed a crack in the right side next to the...

Here is a video that should help you.

I recommend buying the fuel pump replacement for your mower rather than using a fuel pump not designed for the mower. The mower fuel pump is powered by the engine air pressure from the crank case so the fuel pressure matches the need for the engine. An electric fuel pump doesn't do that and that...

You asked for the best lawn tractor; that means you don’t mind paying for a higher dollar unit with a great reputation and warranty. Check the higher end brands and check the online reviews and that should narrow your choices. You will probably end up with a John Deere model. Opinions are only...

Good to know! I've had this mower for quite a while and have always had to wrestle with it to do these things and the manual is less than worthless for these things. So, I thought I would write up what I have learned over the years on the best way to make it easier. I appreciate your insights as...

I have found the easiest way to change the blades and/or replace the deck belt on the Cub Cadet LT1045 46" riding mower. I have attached a PDF file I have authored with illustrations of the parts involved. I hope this helps others so that they don't become frustrated like I was until I found out...

Here is a video on how to fix a surging B&S mower engine. See: