Craftsman 17.5 hp 42 in. Deck Lawn Tractor - CA Model - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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Question edited for clarity, 'make model (what it is)'. Question moved from Cars and Trucks. Batteries can be new and not be fully charged. Lots of ideas in the link, but test the starter solenoid first. https://www.google.com/search?q=Craftsman+DLT+3000+lawn+tractor.+It+won%27t+turn+over+with+a+new+battery .. This battery tells you how to load test a battery, about connection being clean. Also that new batteries aren't always fully charged. He explains the solenoid function And another good electrical testing video.

Poor performance starter motor or low battery.

Question edited for clarity. Question moved Craftsman Model. That is odd, I usually state white smoke is water blue smoke is oil black smoke is rich mixture but it is air cooled.. However, you are not alone. check out the videos. https://www.google.com/search?q=2015+craftsman+lt400+engine+white+smoke ..

Question edited to add '(what it is)'. Question mover from Cars and Trucks to a Lawn Tractor one. Belts only come off in a few circumstances. Misaligned pulleys. Worn Belt. New belt, wrong size. Tensioner not working properly. Belt not properly tensioned. In your case, I think the clutch snatching is causing the belt tensioner / idler wheel to pull in fiercely and throw the belt. https://www.google.com/search?q=Countax+a2050

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These wheels are usually just held on with a Key way, ALOT OF TIME they offer resistance because they are rusted insode the rim and are needing a mallet to hit them from the inside pretty hard.

Turn it as you can usually a lever on the back side of the mower can be pulled out without the brake on to slip the transmission into nuetral. Turn the tire. I have used a small peice of 2x4 as well because a hammer dont fit well. Good luck I will watch this post and search my Diagrams to see if i have this rider tmrw at work.!

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I had a similar problem with my LT1000 after the winter: engine started and ran but the blades wouldn't engage. You need to drop the deck. There are about 7 cotter pins holding it in place. It will help first to lower the deck, then to raise it after releasing the cotter pins. Then you can slide it out to the side. Take a picture of the belt and pulleys running from the crankshaft under the motor and the path around the pulleys. This will be a good chance to sharpen or replace the blades. Check that the pulleys and blade spindles spin well. Take more pictures for reassembly. There are four springs which give resistance while engaging the blades, another that counteracts to release the blades and engage the brakes on the blades, and then a spring on each of the brakes. Check that everything slides well. Disassemble, clean rust and lubricate as necessary. In my case there was rust here and there that needed to be cleaned before the pieces would slide. Spent some time scraping and lubricating - plus running to get a new spring at the hardware store, before getting back into action. As others have pointed out, check the seat spring and the actual cable to the clutch. The hardest part may just be figuring out how to drop the deck. Good luck. This was a hand-me-down mower that hadn't received use in a couple of years.

You should have a roll-pin as a stop for the spring. Use a hammer and drift punch the same size or larger than the roll pin to drive the pin up to the lever arm. Change to a drift punch just a tad smaller than the hole but still covering as much of the pin as you can without the punch getting stuck inside the roll-pin--in which case just use a pair of pliers and twist and pull. Hope it helped

go to Sears Parts direct.com they will help you may even be able to download as owners manual

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Sounds like one or more of the spindel bearings is seizing up when they get hot next time it does that feel the spindels if one or more replace it or just replace the bearing much cheaper

couple of things to check 3.Carburetor Adjustment. A carburetor that's incorrectly adjusted is a common cause of poor engine idling that results in hunting and surging. ... Then slowly adjust the screws tighter or looser in turn until the mower runs and idles smoothly. this first..When the blockage moves or clears, the engine may suddenly rev up in response. To fix this type of problem, check the air filter to ensure that it's not clogged with dirt and debris. Check the vented gas cap as well. Both issues can cause reduced or sporadic air flow, and clearing them will fix the problem. 2.Water in the fuel will do it too. sorry i posted them not in the right order.

You have a short related to the clutch or the clutch is shorted internally. Check all your wiring related to the clutch. Ohm out the clutch.

there will be one under the seat and if you have to lift a lever to engage the blades there may be one under that

Best answer i can give you is sears parts direct you can download a owners manual

check your spindels on the mower deck sounds like they are going bad if you dont fix it it will overheat the engine .

The "C" clip holds the hub on the axle. No it is not a press fit.

The washers go on, then the sleeve, the "C" clip holds it all on the axle.

the noumber you saw on the body of the mower should be it go on lne LT 1000 17.5 ic ohv and see what comes up you may find it that way i hope>