| 1 | Big Time Problems, 25 hp Kohler on Craftsman / Husqvarna/AYP
• Posted by: WolfBlade z5a on Mon, Aug 15, 05 at 22:55
• 133 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Sep 12, 09 at 0:40
My '04 Husqvarna GTH2548 with 60 hours on it started blowing bluish smoke and ran thru a quart of oil in 10 mins. Called Warranty Repairs, as soon as the Tech came out he went right for the right side of the engine (right side looking from driver' |
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| 2 | craftsman wont move
• Posted by: ncgrass nc on Wed, Oct 14, 09 at 20:41
• 33 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Oct 31, 09 at 1:17
ok im another craftsman owner that the mower wont move foward or reverse.Its a 917.273321.It sat for about a year and a half and when i went to use it it worked for about 2 min.I went from foward to reverse and it just rolled back and that was the |
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| 3 | Expensive and Exclusive Sears Servicing of Craftsman mowers
• Posted by: loama upstate NY on Mon, May 19, 08 at 10:30
• 29 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Aug 5, 09 at 14:48
I just wanted to know what other owners of Craftsman mowers think of Sears' servicing of their mowers and perhaps provide a warning to those who are considering purchasing a Craftsman mower. I own an 18hp four year old Craftman lawn tractor t |
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| 4 | Craftsman Mower deck (clutch) Won't engage
• Posted by: brokentractor on Sat, Jul 1, 06 at 16:50
• 29 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Nov 15, 09 at 23:29
Hello - I have a 10 year old Sears 18.5 hp GT model 917.251481. Two weeks ago the mower deck quit working. I saw that the electric clutch was not turning when the switch was on. After trying to adjust, I ordered a new clutch ($200.00). Installed t |
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| 5 | craftsman dyt 4000
• Posted by: chrissymustang 98332 on Mon, Sep 7, 09 at 12:29
• 31 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Sep 26, 09 at 23:12
I have a 4 yr old craftsman dyt 4000. The engine dies when I engage the PTO History: The battery was died, and the charger was hooked up, only it was connected backwards. Attempted to start the engine, after a couple trys, the fuse blew, |
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| 6 | choosing a craftsman tractor- B+S or Kohler?
• Posted by: rprice54 on Mon, Mar 3, 08 at 1:38
• 27 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Oct 13, 08 at 11:50
I think I have my search for a mower narrowed down to a few choices and wanted to see what some of you thought about my options. I'm basically trying to decide between a Briggs and Stratton VTwin 2 cylinder engine versus a Kohler single cylinder. |
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| 7 | Craftsman tractor keep blow up fuses
• Posted by: truongvu on Wed, Jun 4, 08 at 13:28
• 27 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, May 19, 09 at 14:53
I have same problem, keep blowing fuses 30A for Craftsman tractor model : 917.256531 , after cut grass I stop for trimming, then come back restart engine soon I turn switch the fuses 30A blow up, I check all wire did not see anything, then replace |
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| 8 | Craftsman Garden Tractor 917.251492 wiring nightmare
• Posted by: tractorcito CO on Sun, Sep 13, 09 at 22:50
• 27 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Sep 26, 09 at 16:30
This is a great forum, lots of great info here. Ok, so I bought a Craftsman garden tractor used. When I hooked up a battery and tried to start it, it was pretty clear some wires were not connected properly. (It was the smoke that tipped me of |
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| 9 | Craftsman Lawn Tractor Problem
• Posted by: lafalot on Thu, Sep 11, 08 at 15:53
• 25 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Aug 24, 09 at 14:55
I have a Craftsman LT with a 17hp Kohler engine. The mower starts fine and runs for a few trips across the yard. Then it sputters and dies. I would check the fuel filter and there would be no fuel in the filter. Let it sit for a while, the filter |
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| 10 | Craftsman tools:
• Posted by: rustyj14 W/PA on Wed, Dec 10, 08 at 12:52
• 20 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Dec 24, 08 at 14:11
I was down at the local Sears store today, looking for info on the latest snow-plowing equipment, and hoping to see a plow installed on a floor model tractor.. But, to my disappointment, all of the tractors were sitting outside, in the rain and |
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| 11 | Craftsman DYT4000 engine dies when you let out clutch in neutral
• Posted by: newbie38 on Sat, Sep 22, 07 at 19:45
• 23 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Sep 16, 09 at 20:37
I have a craftsman DYT 4000 tractor. It starts and runs fine and throttles up and down smoothly without missing. When you start to release the clutch (in neutral) the engine immediately begins to die. If you let the clutch all the way out it di |
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| 12 | Craftsman LT1000 won't start/backfires
• Posted by: crazyeddie 6 on Fri, Jun 20, 08 at 15:34
• 19 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Sep 10, 09 at 12:07
Accidently got off tractor and seat switch killed engine which backfired. Now won't start and backfires while trying to start. Good spark with new plug. Fuel supply OK. Fuel solenoid works OK. Kill system seams OK. Filter clean. This is a B&S 18HP |
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| 13 | Craftsman Lawn Tractor Wiring Problem -HELP
• Posted by: binski on Sat, Sep 19, 09 at 17:25
• 18 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Sep 21, 09 at 23:01
I have a Craftsman lawn tractor 917.252580 with a 15.5 HP Kohler engine. To make a long story short, my dogs chased a squirrel into the tractor below the battery. The dogs tore up some of the wiring trying to get at the squirrel. The wiring s |
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| 14 | Simplicity Conquest vs Craftsman Garden Tractor #28848
• Posted by: jmb1 6 on Sun, Sep 7, 08 at 17:16
• 15 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Oct 11, 08 at 16:34
I don't know what happened to my first message, but I'll try again. I've had a Sears Garden tractor #258870 for about 12 years. Has some small problems over the last 3 years, but fixable. With the electric clutch giving out this time, although |
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| 15 | 18hp B&S Craftsman starting problem
• Posted by: davefin on Thu, Jul 31, 08 at 13:22
• 19 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Sep 10, 08 at 19:56
I have a newer 18hp B&S single cylinder Craftsman mower that has a starting problem. Even with new batteries, it wont crank over if on the compression stroke. I have to back the engine off a few turns and then it will start. Any ideas? Foll |
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| 16 | Craftsman 20HP Mower won't start
• Posted by: laburr on Thu, Jun 5, 08 at 1:26
• 18 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Sep 15, 08 at 20:37
I have a 7 yr old Craftsman lawn tractor that won't start. The model number is 917.273060 and it has a Kohler 20hp engine. I own 5 acres, so this tractor gets quite a workout during mowing season. I've never had any problems with it, always star |
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| 18 | Craftsman Twin Kohler Won't Start~Help Please!
• Posted by: reddsky TX on Sun, Jul 27, 08 at 14:02
• 18 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Jun 28, 09 at 18:20
First off, note that I am a girl and not very mechanically savvy. I have a Craftsman 20hp Twin Kohler late model. I used it yesterday with no problems, but it was VERY VERY dusty (we NEED rain!). When I finished, I blew off tractor as well as e |
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| 19 | Anyone have a late model Craftsman LT2000?
• Posted by: jimtnc 7b Raleigh tttf on Mon, Oct 13, 08 at 7:37
• 17 follow-ups, last one posted on Wed, Sep 16, 09 at 20:44
I bought this one new a couple of months ago, and have had a few times where it will try to stall and quit while cutting the lawn, then recover and go on (I'm sitting fairly straight in the seat with no tilt). It happened again yesterday (doesn't |
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| 20 | Craftsman tractor w/ 17hp Kohler stalling out
• Posted by: moeball on Thu, May 21, 09 at 21:16
• 16 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Jan 1, 10 at 12:38
Tractor was running great, I had done a full tune up about 6 weeks ago. Last week, it stalled while I was about 1 hour into mowing, and would not restart (it does crank). I noticed that the clear plastic fuel filter was empty, yet the tank was h |
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