Top 20 Craftsman 42 in. Deck 19.5hp Lawn Tractor - Page 5 Questions & Answers

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.

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adjust valves. compression release for start is set in valve adjustment.

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Have the battery load tested. Autozone like stores do this for free. If the battery passes the load test, then check all of the electrical connections from the battery terminals tomtje starter (including the solenoid). the most likely problem os that you have a voltage drop on the circuit there. Google voltage drop test. If you are certain that your connections are ok, check again. Nothing loose or dirty/corroded/rusted/frayed. If it really is ok then get the started checked at the parts store. It is probably a poor connection somewhere.

Go to craftsman lawnmowers .com for belt installation instructions and diagrams. Hope this helps, plese post solved on fixya.com.So I get credit for a solved problem if it does. If not, check back and give me more info.

There is no easy way, other than removing engine as the tank is wedge shaped and lies under engine and battery. In a pinch get a boat fuel tank and re route your fuel lines.

take numbers to a dealer and they will be able to tell you

Question how old is the mower? Drive belt may need to be replaced due to being streched . Also is the clutch fully engaging , are there any worn pulleys?

ck and clean off the cooling fan on top of transaxle sometimes grass and leaves get up there and make funny noises also you can ck oil level in transaxle for proper fill level

yes this is correct that is called a " differential" it allows you to turn in circles without one wheel dragging in grass, larger 4wd drive tractors have what is called a "diff Lock" that can be engauged this pins both tires on same axle together and keeps them both turning in low traction surfaces, im unaware of any craftsman that is made with a "diff LOck"

main one u need is the one on the engage pulley, it connects to pull plate and the center of the mower deck in the hole in deck. the one foe breaks go to brake bar and belt guid bolt in most cases

yes for the purpose of battery charging and all electric work

Your valves need adjusting.

Use thick bearing grease between the clutch spring and where it is coming in contact with that is causing the spring failure. This should extend your springs life. Check for any alignment issues that would cause the clutch spring to prematurely wear and break. The grease is just a temp. repair to extend spring life. Hope this helps.

Your drive belt is off or slipping.

Make sure that the drive belt that drives the rear transaxle pulley has not fallen off, broke off or is too loose. If the belt fell off, make sure that the guide pins that prevents the belt from falling off is not broken, missing, or bent too far out which will allow the drive belt to come out of track. If you have static drive where the rear transaxle is driven by hydraulic fluid, check for belt operation to make sure belt is in good condition and not too loose. There should be a check port to inspect the level of the hydraulic fluid as well. It's a little tricky to get to but you should be able to manage it. I usually check my Craftsman tractors rear transaxle hydraulic fluid by backing it.............in you case pushing the rear of the tractor up on car ramps and reach up from underneath to check the fluid level. Hope this helps. If you have additional questions, I'll be more than happy to answer. I'll be very busy this week and may not be able to reply until later this week. Good Luck.