20 Most Recent Craftsman 42 in. Deck 19.5hp Lawn Tractor - Page 7 Questions & Answers

Here's a link to the manual. With a picture of the drain plug its hard to say.

One of the blades was probably bent upwards when you hit the log. These blades are very difficult to straighten without machine shop tools -- blade will probably need replacing.

Charlie

Try rocking the unit by hand to get it engaged.

Make sure that the gas Is not tighten all away down. Often times it causes a vacuum to form in the gas won't feed out of the tank properly. Loosen the About a quarter turn and see if that works.

Condition makes a big difference. Common defects noted when selling a mower are: seat is ripped up; hood is off; needs a deck or drive belt; needs a battery; discharge chutes broken or missing; or the engine smokes when running. If the mower runs (can be jump started) but has some or all the problems it should range in the $150 to $350 price range. If it doesn't run or will need repairs just to get it to mow the $150 is about all you should expect. If the paint is good, stored inside and deck cleaned after uses and doesn't have the problems and is in good shape, a mower of this age can bring $500 to $750. The more problems the lower the asking price should be. Another factor that can determine value is where the mower is at. The price of a mower in California may bring more than one in the mid west - supply and demand.

First see start is good, its on under right dash panel to back of motor. Use a ohm meter, check power to solnoid, show 12v on other side with key being turn to start-12v, If not check the wire or two. If 3 wires reground sol. to frame.

check the safety switch on the clutch/brake pedal

Your shift linkage maybe out of adjusted. Your manual shows you how to adjust.

my only guess is it came off and Idler pulley or drive pulley

first make sure left and right sides are same height. Next, adjust front and back heights per users manual. If still off, make sure you dont have a bent blade or bent or missing front or rear deck link.

Does the lever have any resistance?

Hi, I don't know about the exact model, but I've discovered that there is a much larger abundance of help on YouTube than on any manufacturers website. Videos seem to be much more educational, and you can replay them. Here's a link to get started. Craftsman LT 1000 Mower Deck Belt Replacement wmv