John Deere lt160 and stx 30 owner

[EelDahc]

Hello everyone. First time joining a group like this but I have questions that probably everyone asks, if I can find the answers in search then I'll save you the trouble but in any case, I appreciate the knowledge that a lot of you guys probably have.

LT60 - 42" rotted out deck and cracked oil pan. Was cutting great even though the deck had holes, with patches riveted on but then i cracked the pan going up the ditch at an angle. It's been sitting while I search for a deck and pan that I can afford. My uncle gave it to me about 10 or so years ago, it just needed the carb cleaned and gas drained when I got it. The hood of course was all broken but that's cosmetic. Loved using this mower it was like a cadillac.

STX 30 - It was my grandfathers and since I cut his grass it was passed onto me. From time to time I'll sort the gremlins and run it around the yard. Runs like a champ.

Craftsman L1000 - Such a troublesome mower but still does the job. Drive belt slips, I keep the back plate off so that I can reach down and put the belt back on. I need to correctly adjust the brake linkage I think, or put an idler pully on it somewhere. Pops off when I stop too qucikly. It's hard to change gears with a new belt.

 

[Rivets]

Welcome to this forum. Couple of things that will help us help you. First, please the problem with each mower in its own thread. This will eliminate confusion when we’re trying to help you. Second, in each thread start by posting the units and engine model,spec and/or serial numbers, off the ID tag, so we know exactly what you are talking about. Give us the best picture you can of your problems and how you have tried to fix the problem. Remember we are not standing next to you, with the cold drink you gave us, to see what you are talking about. Pictures most ooften help. Third, be patient, many of us have full time respondsibilties so it may take time to get back to you. Finally, each experienced tech on this has seen most of the problems before, but you may see different solutions. Not every solution works on every uni
T and if you have questions about anything posted ask. Remember asking a “STUPID” question is better than making a “DUMB” mistake. We’ve all been there.