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Craftsman Riding Mower: Repair Manual for Craftsman Riding Mower

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:03:29 -0700

How can I obtain a repair manual for a Craftsman Riding Mower?

⟐ Commented December 10, 2025 at 20:03 MST

Lawn Mower: Why does my engine die when the blade is engaged?

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 15:56:14 -0700

I have an older Murray riding lawn mower. Whenever I engage the mower, the engine dies. Otherwise, it runs great.

⟐ Answered September 06, 2025 at 15:56 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: How to replace drive belt on Craftsman riding mower

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 18:44:47 -0700

The drive belt broke today on my Craftsman model # 917255441 riding lawn tractor. I went to Sears and bought a new drive belt, but I do not have a clue as to how to put it back on the tractor. I need a diagram. Can you help?

⟐ Commented August 04, 2024 at 18:44 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: Repair manual for Craftsman Riding Mower YS4500?

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 20:32:18 -0700

i need a repair manual for a craftman ys4500

⟐ Commented June 15, 2024 at 20:32 MST

Lawn Mower Craftsman ZTS 7500: mower deck will not engage when the PTO switch is turned on?

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:25:38 -0700

When the PTO switch is turned on the mower deck does not come on. I have replaced the PTO switch but it still does nothing. Could the electric clutch be bad?

⟐ Commented August 14, 2025 at 8:25 MST

Lawn Mower: How to put belt back on a john deere sabre riding mower

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 10:56:24 -0700

How do I route the belt through the pulleys of my john deere sabre riding mower?

⟐ Answer deleted April 19, 2019 at 10:56 MST

Small Engine: I put new oil in my Lawn Mower now it smoking white

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 20:28:33 -0700

I have Cub Cadet riding lawn mower LTX1045

I was putting new oil in it and then started it up. It started smoking white smoke. I then checked oil level again and drained some out cause it was too full on the stick it said although I thought added under what the store even told me to add when changing the oil.

After checking level again I tried to start it. It would not start. It tried to turn over few times but then would not start at all. I am not sure what to do. Oil was in my air fliter so I ordered a new part to change it but I cleaned it up cause wasn't very much. I also ordered a new oil filter in case needed that. Should I try something else?

⟐ Commented August 09, 2023 at 20:28 MST

Toro Walk-Behind Lawn Mower: White smoke and spitting oil?

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:30:23 -0700

I shouldn't be allowed to operate power tools anymore, but whatever... I was mowing my yard when I hit a piece of hidden wood. A piece of wood jammed against the side of the lawnmower and the blade, which required me to flip it on its side and dislodge the chunk of wood. After I removed the wood, I put the mower back into its right position and took a break (It's hot out..). After my 45-minute break, I went to start it to finish cutting and it was belching out white smoke, and leaking and spitting oil out of the muffler. My father and I took a look at it finding nothing, but I took off the air filter cover and there was also an oily residue in there, more than normal. What could be wrong with it?

P.S: Comment if you want pictures.

⟐ Commented July 07, 2025 at 9:30 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: motor cuts off when engaging blades

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:24:03 -0700

I have a 12 year old 19.5 hp craftesmen riding lawn mower that runs at high and low ideal when no blades are engaged but now when i engage the blades the motor stops running. Changed oil,changed plugs ,changed air filter,washed ,air tires. No luck fixing.

⟐ Commented June 20, 2025 at 21:24 MST

Riding Mower: Adjusting valves on a 17 hp briggs & stratton motor

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:36:51 -0700

I have a John Deere riding lawn mower. How do u adjust the valves on the motor & what size gauge should i use

⟐ Answered June 25, 2025 at 21:36 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: starter solenoid wiring diagram from battery to solenoid

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:14:26 -0700

Craftsman Riding Mower model27011 i need to know how the wiring diagram from battery to solenoid to starter is configured

⟐ Commented August 21, 2023 at 19:14 MST

Briggs and Stratton 675 Series Repair: Mower starts then dies.

Sun, 11 May 2025 18:34:10 -0700

I cleaned the carb. fuel line gets fuel. Carb has fuel in the bowl. i have spark. if i put fuel into the carb it fires and then dies. I dont think the carb is opening . cant figure this out. Grass is getting tall.

⟐ Commented May 11, 2025 at 18:34 MST

Lawn Mower craftsman ZTS 7500: mower starts but will not engage in forward or reverse

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:53:15 -0700

My mower will not go forward or in reverse when moving the levers forward or backward. No symptons could be detected prior to the issue. I was mowing and starting to go in reverse and it would not go. At that time it would not go forward either.

⟐ Answered September 08, 2023 at 16:53 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: Engine WIll not crank

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:36:46 -0700

Craftsman riding mower engine will not crank. Installed new battery and still will not crank.

⟐ Commented April 29, 2021 at 9:36 MST

Murray Riding Mower: Need a diagram of the drive belt installation

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 17:56:49 -0700

I have a Murray Riding Lawn Mower 2004 Model 42572x8A, 2004, 42" 20 hp auto drive select twin. need a belt diagram. thanks.

⟐ Comment deleted April 13, 2017 at 17:56 MST

Toro Walk-Behind Lawn Mower: Engine starts, won't go forward or reverse.

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:09:21 -0700

I have a Toro Wheel Horse riding mower - engine starts, mower deck will engage, but it will not go forward or reverse. It will roll, however. What is the fix? Thanks.

⟐ Commented June 14, 2023 at 5:09 MST

Troy-Bilt TB675 EC: Routing Fuel lines on weedeater

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:52:08 -0700

How do you route fuel lines on a troy-bilt jump start 4 stroke with primer on the cover.

How does it go from the primer, to the tank, to the carb?

⟐ Commented March 28, 2025 at 8:52 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: Clutch /brake pedal adjustment LT2000

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:01:08 -0700

Need info on my LT2000 Craftsman riding mower. On adjusting the brake/clutch pedal. The tractor will not stop any longer when you push the pedal all the way. It also is having trouble on hills like the belt that drives it is slipping and needs to also be adjusted, or does one adjustment take care of both, Any help greatly appreciated.

⟐ Answered October 22, 2025 at 7:01 MST

Toro Walk-Behind Lawn Mower: Why does it stop running after 15-20 seconds

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 11:17:46 -0700

Replaced a worn fuel line. Ran great for about 20 minutes, then stopped. Will re-start but only run for 15-20 seconds. I replaced spark plug and air filter as well, but same problem. Engine keeps stopping after 15-20 seconds.

⟐ Commented June 17, 2023 at 11:17 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: Mower is stuck in neutral gear

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:50:33 -0700

Took the mower up an incline and came back down. You cannot shift to forward or reverse. Mower on or off. It will not move. You usually can push the mower anywhere if you manually move this metal part that goes into the transmission. Can someone tell me if this can be fixed without professional assistance. What is the proper name and part number or can you direct me to a parts repair list on-line?

⟐ Commented June 27, 2025 at 18:50 MST