Good video there Casey showing us the common issues on these lt1000 tractors.

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. :)

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

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

I really like this video Casey.. thank you

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.

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 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

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.🤟👍

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.🪵🔥🍁

Always check ground wires to make sure they are tight sometimes it is a simple fix

Yep I checked all and found out my battery is just old. Thank you for the reply!

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.

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

hello, great job, did you ever try them wafer bearings on the front spindles,2washers,2 bearings on each side?

Best to keep all mowers in side out of the weather and for sure rain/snow

Don’t have much brake problems but bracket waring out is a problem and staying in graded They all need bumbers

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.

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

@ 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.

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?

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

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

I have recently got a craftsman that won't let me push or pull the mower. Thf rear wheels are locked up

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 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

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

Mine starts but won't move or go has new transmission new belts and blades but cuts uneven but now it won't go

i have a 20 yr. old craftsman LT1000. runs great cuts good. problem is the steering is sloopy. any suggestions. help.

What year range are those intek pistons the same for? I want to find me a used piston on the same engine as that.

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

I just brought one of these home today for free. It runs. Batterys dead. Leaking fuel from the carb.

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?

Wind can tare the hood off so I set bricks on it after using it

I AllWAYS run a tap in brake bolt holes and antizee pins and bolts

Well I got mine off of a good friend of mine had he got hit from both footlose I believe it was

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

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!!!

Do you have a nose piece for a 98 Craftsman rider dark green.

What about worn steering?

Carb linkage

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

How do change a key switch on a craftsman machine?

I lost forward and reverse? What do you recommend looking at 1st?

I got this mower and my belt keeps getting messed up. It has a twin turba 22hp Briggs and Stratton on it

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

Seems the deck engage level is frozen, so I’m dropping deck and working it over

Mine will not run full throttle.only half way.why?

When I push the mower handle to get cutting blades to start nouthing happens

Drill a small hole at the very end of the crack.and it won't go any farther .

Won't start after I shut off for a minute. I'm thinking Dead man switch. Any ideas?

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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