20 Most Recent Craftsman 20 hp 42 in. Deck Lawn Tractor - CA Model - Page 3 Questions & Answers

you need to provide the model number of the engine.

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/craftsman-parts/lawn-garden-engine-parts/model-143622012/0247/1503500/00011748/00002

the moveable arm that the blade engage pulley is attached to has a hole for a spring as well as the deck (or at least an attached immoveable bracket). spring goes there to bring the blades to a stop when putting the lever in the off possition.

need model number

Sorry, sears for some reason doesnt like to post all of the manuals for Canadian models for some reason. Search for the manual for 917.276680, it looks to be similar to yours, but engine different (engine would have it's own manual anyways).

try jumping the battery with your car battery first. if it cranks, charge battery and possibly adjust valves. If not, try jumping directly to the starter. If that works, replace the starter solenoid. If not, might be the starter itself.

need model number from the engine.

You need a valve adjustment. I can give link to adjustment or you can search valve adjustment and your engine model number.

wrong fuel or the the timing is out,get it serviced

For exact instructions, would need your model number. but in the mean time, try this. page 26. http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/pd_download/lis_pdf/OWNM/1105282L.pdf

need your mower model number to help you.

in INCH pounds 220 that's inch pounds, not foot pounds valves adjust at .004~.006

No habla espaniol..........

model number would help, proper spelling would as well

model number...

old style, uses a single coil for both plugs... suspect a bad coil.

This is usually caused by one of two things. If you have the right size bolt,put a lock washer on it and tighten until the washer is flat. If it continues to work loose you should check for the proper bolt size/ threads or the threads in the bolt hole could be worn out

That is a anti back fire safety it shuts the fuel off it could be bad.

Check for voltage at the electric pto clutch connector if 12 +volts is there when the switch is on then the clutch is bad; otherwise, you need back through the wiring to find the problem.

It sounds like the inlet needle seat is not closing all the way,allowing fuel to overfill the carburetor.The inlet needle seat may have dirt in it.You will have to remove the carburetor bowl and check for dirt or debris in bowl,if so remove the float assembly and check for a peice of dirt between the inlet needle and seat.If there is none you may have to replace the carburetor or rebuild it with a carburetor kit.You should also chang the engine oil because the overfilled carburetor drains to the crankcase,filling it with fuel,check the oil level and see if it is high,that would indicate fuel is in the oil.Hope this helps