I have a sears lt 1000 rider - how do i check adjustment in the exhaulst valve...

SOURCE: LT 1000 is totally stuck in 2nd gear. That means

check the linkage on the transaxle,It sounds like it may be out of alignment.

SOURCE: ginding noise for the transaxle in a craftsman

if it is a hydro trans, i would guess it's more like a loud groan? if so, it could be that the trans is fighting a stuck brake, OR there could be a stick or something that wedged up in the trans cooling fan. if it is a manual shift, i'd look for a stick stuck in the pulley or between the axle and wheel, could be a stuck brake also, but not likely. if you pull a heavy trailer around frequently, it's possible that the gears are chipped, in which case the trans would need to be torn down and repaired, or replaced

SOURCE: adjusting brake on Craftsman LT 1000 lawn tractor manual

underneath by the right side tire turn in the adjustment nuts on the brake rod. if brake is bad the disk will have to be replaced see a manual.

SOURCE: i have gas in my

Gas in the spark plug chamber should mean it is flooded.trying to start it for too much time with the choke on will do this.when starting cold,engage choke.turn engine over till it tries to start.if you can't disengage the choke before it stalls,do not re-engage the choke.just keep turning the engine over,or pull starting,whichever you have,until the unit starts.it will.for now,if the sp.plg.hole has fuel in it,blast compressed air to clear it somewhat,re-install sp.plug,never overtightening,just snug,and try starting without the choke.hope this is useful.bart.i am a certified small engine mech.and remember when finished,let unit idle for 2 min. Or so and cool before shutting off.change oil religously every 50hrs.for units over 10hp.,every 25 hours for engines below that.they will last a long time.clean air filter after every two or three uses.never empty fuel when storing,use STA-BIL.