Common problems found on a Craftsman LT1000 riding mower (this one has them all!)
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In this video I unpack all the common problems found on a Craftsman LT1000 riding mower. Those issues include rusted brake pins, grooves in the deck, a broken Briggs and Stratton compression release, and broken hood mounts. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Good video there Casey showing us the common issues on these lt1000 tractors.
These are popular in big towns that had a sears store but TSC has pretty much taken over in my area now
Good luck getting it All fixed up
Great Video! I've also been doing small engine repairs for years. Those high compression/high HP single cylinder Intek Briggs motors are probably the worst out there. Almost every single one I've dealt with has had valve issues or broken compression relief assemblies. Normally I don't bother tearing them down, I just repower the tractor with a more reliable engine. Also I'll add a #5 to your list of common issues... That's steering shaft bushings lol
Yes the newer Inteks are bad for the valve and cams, and the 2016+ are just pure trash. The older ones for the steering, yes, this one has the updated disc steering which is much better.
I just picked up a Bolen rider from my son that he didn't need anymore but gave up on it's issues. I got it home and as I suspected was hydralocked and would not turn over. The carbs on these are junk but can be fixed. I pulled the spark plug and spun the motor with my Drill motor. Gas was flying out the cylinder. I put oil in there and spun it by hand so at least has some lubricant in there for now. Will order a carb kit this week. Will sell it when done since neither my son or I need it
How difficult is the carb kit for a semi competent dyi'er to install? My neighbor has a similar flooded engine issue.
Awesome video! Thank You So Very Much for the Great information on the Lt1000. a friend gave me a craftsman LT1000 without the mowing deck. but it does have the B&S 15.5 hp engine in it. and a six speed tranny. i always use anti seize on the axels so if i have to take the tires off they come off easy. :)
Always check ground wires to make sure they are tight sometimes it is a simple fix
Those Lt1000s Craftsman's are prone to having decks cut unlevel on one side .you can fix the hoods too with simple small 90 degree metal bracket from the hardware store if it's real bad.i have done it in the past and works great.the pto cable snap too the cable in the sleeve from water running down it being left outside and the plastic clip that goes on the engagement lever breaks too.btw great videos man keep em coming I enjoy them every time and very detailed.🤟👍
Lol, the uneven cut is exactly why I’m on TH-cam right now n
My LT1000 manual says to adjust the deck level with adjustments hanging the deck, havent tried it yet.
This may sound hokey or silly, but check to see if all 4 tires are inflated to the proper pressure.A few psi's can make a difference in deck height,one side to the other.
Very helpful. I was wondering why my LT1000 B&S 17HP has one sweet spot on the throttle adjust where it cranks and starts. Other positions, even choke bog down the starter. Once it runs seems to be good, good as other stuff has been fixed.
I’ve got the same issue on one I just acquired. Ever figure it out? Mine is a 1998 LT1000 w/17hp B&S
I really like this video Casey.. thank you
hello, great job, did you ever try them wafer bearings on the front spindles,2washers,2 bearings on each side?
I have not tried that yet. Maybe one day!
Thanks so much for the tips on these mowers. Bummer with the compression release but at least you know what needs to be done. Thanks for the videos and information.
Need advice on mine there is what looks like just a stabilizing bar that attaches under the engine to a side bolt somehow idk how to attach it LY1000
You might be talking about either the tie rod between the two tires, or the deck belt guide. Not really anything else down there other than the drag link for the steering.
I have a LT1000 Kholer engine and won’t start. I replaced the battery, air cleaner, and spark plug. It would run once I ran it for while it would shut down and wouldn’t start. I sprayed ether in the carburetor and it would look like it would run , but it would not catch. Can you provide any suggestions? Thanks for sharing your video.
You might have an ignition coil going bad if it ran good for a while and then wouldn't restart when hot.
Yep I checked all and found out my battery is just old.
Thank you for the reply!
Great to hear, easy fix!
Great vid I just worked on my LT 1000 w/twin 19.5 hp. Briggs. New brake pads,
fuel line and starter gear. This mower is a beast! New sub thanks for the vid.🪵🔥🍁
They are great machines. Thanks for watching!
@ Ellis Mowers I have the Lt1000 Intec 17.5. just had to change the steering assembly which btw is probably more common than even those you mentioned due to the poor design.
but now I can't get it to start.
I removed the deck to make it easier to get to the steering assembly bolts.
Don't know if I bopped something or what because now it turns once then I have to let off the key or the solenoid will click.
I just put a new battery in it about a month ago, and it seems like it is just not getting enough juice.
The connections on the battery are tight and 1 of the connections from the solenoid to the starter I was able to move by hand,
I tightened that up and even tried using my jump box, but it still just turns once.
I'm the grounds person for my apartment complex and the grass needs to be cut badly!
If you have any hints or recommendations, I'd appreciate it.
You could check your battery, you may have left the switch on which will drain it over time. Or it could be the starter solenoid. If it attempts to crank then it won't be any safety switches.
@@EllisMowersandmore Thank you! I'm going to buy a battery charger/tester today.
Hoping it is not the solenoid or anything worse!
The only way I know to buy parts for this thing is online, don't know of any stores in my area that would have parts.
just don't have time to wait for it to be delivered.
was very happy you did not say it was the compression release, would not even attempt that fix by myself.
Again, Thank you I appreciate you replying!
@@sotiredinmi3077 solenoids are pretty cheap if it is
@@spudstudios3342 I got lucky, the wire from the solenoid to the starter was loose and my battery needed to be charged.
@@sotiredinmi3077 ah ok
My brother gave me one just like this but it's missing the mowing deck should I replace it or get a pull behind bush hog?
Mowing decks are pretty easy to find and you can probably find one for $100 or less in decent condition. Whatever option works best for you!
i have a 20 yr. old craftsman LT1000. runs great cuts good. problem is the steering is sloopy. any suggestions. help.
You probably have the old style steering. Often the bushings go bad in them causing all the slop. Almost a way of life with these mowers.
What year range are those intek pistons the same for? I want to find me a used piston on the same engine as that.
For this one, I think anything 2003-2011 or so are the same but not 100% sure. Some are 31000 series and some are 33000 so be mindful when looking. The newer ones have a different flywheel and timing setup on the crankshaft so I'm not sure if the piston is the same or not for them.
@@EllisMowersandmore thank you
Just look it up and then the one you wont to use is what I do besides I mic it out also
If my outo feul shut off syliniod is bad ,would that cause it to start right up and shut off a few seconds later.And could it be the switch.Starts fine ,but shuts off in a few seconds,then after a few minutes it will start right up but only run a few seconds
If it is blocking fuel from getting into the carburetor, it is possible. Take the fuel line off the carb and see if you have good fuel flow.
Stabilizer bracket for the deck that mounts on the rider frame clutch pedal side Infront of rear left tire above it are prone to break too.
Yep and the ruff ground really destroyed it quite
Terrell fixes does videos on fixing lt1000s?
So mine [ same lawn mower] is hesitant to turn over. It's always had issues starting on the first crank , but now it won't start at all. You can tell that she wants to. I just put a new battery so that's not it. I'm guessing it's the starter or the starter solenoid. The positive red wire was super hot as well as the starter was hot too after i tried to start it. Any suggestions? Or where I should start to diagnose it properly¿ thank you
You probably have an issue with a compression release on the camshaft inside the engine. If the starter and starter wire are hot it's usually not the solenoid or starter.
Yep cam release bad
Look up valve adjustment. He shows the valve cover and then the valves starting at 20:26 in the video. There are other videos that show setting the valves and how if they are not set the engine won't start and magically it starts once those two bolts get a little tighter. Basically use a feeler gauge and set the tightness of two bolts (one for each valve) to make them tighter using a 0.004" feeler gauge. You want 4 thousandths feeler gauge. If your valve cans are loose you got a problem there.
Adjust the bolts till the feeler gauge barely slides under the valve cam. There are videos on this.
Mine I just play with the throttle and theres a spot where it cranks and starts, other settings it bogs down like bad battery, which has been replaced.
What breaks the cable is frozen arm on deck
Clean and use antiz on bolt and surface
After washing put oil on that area and work handle
Any clues for a Craftsman T1000 that bogs down and stalls under load? I can’t engage the blades for more than than 30 seconds with out it bogging down and stalling.
If it isn't smoking belts you might have an issue with water in the fuel or may have a blockage in the fuel line. Since the blades demand more fuel, you may have enough gas to keep it running without the blades but not enough with the blades on.
5:17 those hoods were made from 1997 to 2001-2002
Do you have a nose piece for a 98 Craftsman rider dark green.
All the ones I have are cracked or broken, common occurrence on these machines.
I lost forward and reverse? What do you recommend looking at 1st?
There's a shift linkage in the front of the transmission that connects the shifter to the transmission. See if it is broken. It's a short straight piece around 4" long that you should see under the tractor near the front of the transmission. If it's still "shifting" but won't move you either have a bad transmission, or the key in one of the rear wheels has either fallen out or sheared.
If your clutch pedal seems easier to press now than before, you probably broke the clutch spring that attaches to the front of the tractor frame. Part #105709X which attaches to bellcrank clutch assembly bracket. "Craftsman clutch spring replacement" is name of video on TH-cam showing this.
Best to keep all mowers in side out of the weather and for sure rain/snow
What fuses the blades to slow down and actually stop when mowing thick grass.
It's like the governor does not actuate to keep the blades spinning or raise up faster
If it's really thick grass it may not be able to discharge it fast enough and may just be clogging up. If it's not a clogging issue it may be a governor or throttle linkage issue but you would notice RPMs running really high when you didn't have the blades on.
@@EllisMowersandmore
Yes it is high throttle but when I hit harass like 6 inches tall or a lil taller the RPMs do not pick up.
The they drop and the blades start to get slower.
I stop and throttle goes back up.
Have to mow in 1st gear.
And that SUCKS LOL!
So how do adjust the governor or throttle linkage..
If that's what u think it is?
@@frededwards8386 Truthfully everything is probably working fine on the mower, 6 inch grass is a lot for that mower to handle at a higher speed than 1st. If you haven't already I would try to lift the discharge chute up a little so it discharges the grass out further. Grass gets really thick this time of year and it sounds like it may be a little too much for the machine to handle. Governor adjustment is on the left rear of a Briggs single. I don't have a governor adjustment video but there are tons out there if you type in your engine type into TH-cam.
My LT1000 (1998) jerks real hard going from N to Rev or Fwd. I know you have to move the pedal slowly, but even slowly, it grabs. Any suggestions on how to smooth that out?
Thx
Check to make sure your pulleys are in good order. A new belt might help too. There's not much else you can do other than that.
@@EllisMowersandmore Original problem was the belt was jumping off the large tranny pulley. I checked the tensioner pulleys (were OK) & looked at the guides. The large guide that is across the large tranny pulley was out of it's retainer hole on the left side. No bolt or restraint, just pokes the end into a hole in the tranny. Pretty poor setup... might have to remove it & bend the guide bar a bit to give it tighter fit into the hole to keep it from jumping or vibrating out... Maybe belt is stretched, but it looks OK.
@@tlhoke5575 My belt used to jump off the big pulley under the seat. Had to bend that guid bar now it works great.
I’ve got an LT 1000 that the transaxle is slipping. It shifts fine and does move but it slips or jerks at any speed. Any quick fixes, common problem? Or do I need to change the transaxle?
Make sure your belt is in good shape and not loose when you have the park brake off, and make sure your big pulley on the transaxle is in good condition and not wobbly or slipping on the keyway. If both check out good you're probably looking at a new transaxle.
I have a LT1000 and it will not run. I have replaced the battery, spark plug, and air cleaner and it will turn over but will not start. Can you give some suggestion
Spray some carb spray in the intake hole where the air filter is to see if it runs on that. If so you have a fuel delivery issue either with the carb or the anti backfire solenoid that plugs into the bottom of the carb.
@@EllisMowersandmore I will change the solenoid, I have put ether and a little fuel into the carburetor and it ran for maybe a few seconds. The fuel delivery is not getting to the carburetor. I will see what happens. Thank you for your prompt response.
Don’t have much brake problems but bracket waring out is a problem and staying in graded
They all need bumbers
My LT is Stuck in a Narrow Storage locker with Dead battery and with cold winter coming up , not going to buy a new one yet> But i need to move it , un-running, and cannot find the Hydrostatic gear box unlock Lever to be able to push it out! , If It Even Has One ??? .... I have the rear cover off, the decal for what i assume is for a lever is scratched off, so no help by that means. & Nothing can be seen indicating a fallen lever or a broken off one. Suggestions Any One? Thanx, & Good video!!!
If you can get behind it you can lift up one of the rear wheels and push it that way. Might be your best option unless you can take the wheel off and get the axle key off.
@@EllisMowersandmore Thanx
What about worn steering?
Those are on the older models but definitely. When the LT1000 came out it had an updated steering setup that fixed the worn steering.
I have recently got a craftsman that won't let me push or pull the mower. Thf rear wheels are locked up
Your brakes are locked. Right side of the transmission there is a rod hooked to a lever. That lever needs to be pulled back towards the rear of the mower. It's possible the slide pins for the brake pad are locked in place. Also make sure your mower is in neutral with the park brake off when trying to push it.
Good morning I have 98 model runs excellent my blades stay engaged . All new pulleys, spindles, blades , if there was a idler tensioner spring where does attached to deck thanks
If yours is a 98 it may have a mechanical blade engage instead of a cable blade engage. You may have a stuck rod, or the belt might be a tiny bit short. They have to be the exact length belt for that machine. The mechanical blade engagement you can adjust the travel on as well if you follow the linkages you'll see it right under the mower frame on the right side. Hope this helps.
Is there a way to determine correct belt size?
I put a new battery in too but started up after a few tries but first turned the key over felt sluggish then turned over
Thanks for your assistance enjoy the video s
@@scottoliver8251 If you have the mechanical blade engagement, your part number for the belt is 144200. Believe it's 1/2" by 88." Cable blade engagements belt part number is 144959 and it's a 1/2" by 95.5" belt.
Wind can tare the hood off so I set bricks on it after using it
I just brought one of these home today for free. It runs. Batterys dead. Leaking fuel from the carb.
Put a carb on it and it'll probably run!
Mine starts but won't move or go has new transmission new belts and blades but cuts uneven but now it won't go
Make sure the belt has not slipped off, the woodruff key is in the drive pulley and the shift linkage is hooked up.
My old one had a bad hood, both hood brackets were torn off, and the metal was bent. I just used it with no hood
That's pretty common as well, the newer models have a better hood system.
Lololo I see alot of them with no hoods
For some reason my broke when i didnt hit clutch in time when I was pulling into the shed.
Mine will not run full throttle.only half way.why?
Throttle might be out of adjustment, the cable adjustment is located on the left side of the machine.
I AllWAYS run a tap in brake bolt holes and antizee pins and bolts
How do change a key switch on a craftsman machine?
Unplug the wires from the back of the machine behind the dash, there are two clips that hold the switch in. You have to squeeze both clips in at the same time and the switch will pop out the front of the dash.
How many gear speed how much horsepower does it have the what size motor is what kind of rear end is it what's the size of what size is the drive belt what size is the mowing deck belt what size is the back Wheels how many pounds of air do they hold what size front wheels how many pounds are to the front wheels hold how many gallons of gas will hold
Do you have any questions for him
I got this mower and my belt keeps getting messed up. It has a twin turba 22hp Briggs and Stratton on it
It's likely that you have a pulley that is pinched, or you have an issue with pulley alignment.
Well I got mine off of a good friend of mine had he got hit from both footlose I believe it was
Won't start after I shut off for a minute. I'm thinking Dead man switch. Any ideas?
Battery is good.
Either one of the safety switches is not closed, or you have a blown fuse.
Carb linkage
Seems the deck engage level is frozen, so I’m dropping deck and working it over
Mine was giving me trouble, but I just lubed the pi** out of it with WD40 and Liquid Wrench.I lucked out on that one, but at the end of the season I'm gonna fix it right.
When I push the mower handle to get cutting blades to start nouthing happens
Probably have a broken blade engage cable as long as the belt is on the mower correctly.
The belt is on
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Drill a small hole at the very end of the crack.and it won't go any farther .
Come on get to the details about how did just don't worry about where you got them at we don't care about where you got them just outside of just what you need to say
Carb linkage throtle çable side
rider will start but won't move
Probably an issue with a bad drive belt or one that has slipped off.