CRAFTSMAN LT1000 RIDING LAWNMOWER FIX - Wont START or RUN been SITTING in BARN too long

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RESCUED: Video by Jeff's Little Engine Service. Barn find! CRAFTSMAN LT1000 42" deck model RIDING LAWNMOWER (very common design) - Wont START or RUN STALLS DIES STOPS without choke been SITTING in BARN storage too long. Kohler Command OHV ENGINE. easy Clean Carburetor service fuel system remove replace filter test out motor . SAME procedure for MANY lawn mower MAKES and MODELS. All horsepower engines Briggs and Stratton Kohler John Deere Poulan Toro Troy-bilt troybilt troybuilt troy built fix repair remove check inspect tips advice troubleshoot take off put on why motor spec tell specification much model drive when where what shows fix repair how to direction route whats wrong diagnose service gas tank wont work broken watch easy way which problem problems replace does can run runs slow goes dies stopped working compression parts diagram 917. sears broke MTD adjust adjustment install installation Yard Machines stratten straton straten john Jon Deere Deer Scott's Scotts Cub Cadet Ariens rider tool tools Jonsered ohv intek single twin Gravely Snapper Hayter Lawnboy Mountfield lowes home depot walmart seafoam grip tools will it run work turn over flathead rebuild turbo cool lawn mower repair small service oil gas spark compression turnover start won't dont turn over
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@jamesallen7093 26 дней назад

Bought one today identical to this one that's in really good shape , no rust , deck is pristine as is most of the rest of it . Cut my lawn which is fairly good size with no problems at all , 16 hp. Kohler is strong and tractor pulls really well for a smaller unit. At any rate I paid $400 for it and very pleased so far. Seems like a very good mower

@JeffsLittleEngineService 25 дней назад

Great mower. Mine is the same too.

@philliphall5198 Месяц назад

Those old ford pickup are hard to beat 😊😊😊

@butler386 3 года назад

Looks like a great buy to me. Thanks for the carb tips.

@dronesandstuff61 Год назад

Had that same mower for years. Never missed a beat! Great engine.

@pastoryoda2789 Год назад

This mower is trash just bought it

@Venomous_s1k 3 месяца назад

@@pastoryoda2789dude same, i think the starter died on mine

@TheCrittercam001 3 года назад

Wow man that didn't take much at all to get it running and cutting again...good job!

@johnabalos1455 2 года назад

I have a 2004 craftsman L-T 1000 , payed $900.00 new! Has 18HP Briggs & Stratton intek motor , a lot of people say they are junk but I beg to differ,I’ve seen the more expensive brands an they have more added things to go wrong.Keep it simple if your going to buy a lawn tractor they cost double what I payed back then! Keeping the oil from getting super black is a must for any mower, your going to have some problems after a few years but they can be small one’s if you take good maintenance care of it!

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

Craftsmans are o.k. in my book

@Mike-su8si 2 года назад

All the new mowers like his and mine craftsmen and John deere have the same engines and husqvarna does to I bought a used grey one and it had way to much oil in it I was mowing with it on the side of a hill and it blew tons of burnt oil smoke out so i drained some of the oil out and just let it burn off the rest that it didn't need it does have a slight knock while running but before i fix that tiny problem i need to fix my other mower first and that one last

@LIMowersAndMore 2 года назад

Over here in Long Island, I see nothing but these craftsmans and they sell good. They’re really reliable had mine since new in 2001!

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

I like em too! It is the same mower I have also

@LIMowersAndMore 2 года назад

@@JeffsLittleEngineService my favorite is the opposed twin versions!

@mikewillard34 Год назад

That's good to hear. Picking up an old one tomorrow for a few hundred bucks. Lots of ppl seem to swear by them

@garygary8645 3 года назад

Nice find. I own an older LT1000 with a 18.5 briggs, basic but durable machines. Thanks for the video

@JeffsLittleEngineService 3 года назад

Right on. I like them too

@Arlenesherman0912 2 года назад

Yes I agree, great lawn mower, I have a LTX 1000 and Lt1500 by craftsman For about 9 yrs, inly had to buy a 2 battery and 6 belts ( Trying to cut Lawn that was to thick, the grass that was 3 ft tall) but it’s still my old faithful!

@jeffroberts2540 Год назад

Followed your instructions and fixed my mower. Thanks for your help

@JeffsLittleEngineService Год назад

Glad to help, good job!

@sandhollowhomestead6972 2 года назад

I have the same machine and it's my go-to mower.

@huntinu8456 3 года назад

I've always liked those older craftsmans, I actually own a 212 and 214 john deere, I mow with the 212 twice a week, great video by the way.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 3 года назад

thanks for watching

@allieaguilar5726 2 года назад

@ehTSeekeRThe Год назад

Thank alot, man! you just helped me solve a half day dilemma

@JeffsLittleEngineService Год назад

Glad to hear it!

@TheCrittercam001 3 года назад

The ol' gal cleaned up nicely!

@1keykneedeep 2 года назад

Loving the old Ford jeff. Im a ford man myself.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

thanks friend, it has been a good truck

@SwampyAcresHomestead Год назад

Thanks for sharing I’m about to work on mine

@KyleSmith-bh2cv Год назад

I had a Ryobi pt190 had the courage engine never had a.problem,just kept valves adjusted and oil changed recently gave it to a friend and its still going ,i got a troy built supet b ronco 24/54 needed bigger mower for my 3 acres...

@Shawnee.Hills.Small.Engine 3 года назад

Good video Jeff. Got to love the old Craftsman mowers, and this one looks to be in great shape.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 3 года назад

Thanks 👍

@gizemoznalcnsenturk2383 2 года назад

FlwwiŞd1z

@randystarcher2358 11 месяцев назад

Yeah I own one to good mower

@randystarcher2358 11 месяцев назад

That's not a bad looking mower I like to have that

@marshallborder9089 3 года назад

Good video and good job . always enjoy your videos Jeff.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 3 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@canamrider7195 2 года назад

I bought a '98 917 for $100. Needed lots of work, but it did run okay. Then it didn't. Cleaned the starter switch, the PTO switch, all 4 tires would not hold air, the mower deck had to be completely rebuilt, fuel lines were leaking, and on and on. Now it runs and mows like a champ. After $250 invested I'm hoping to sell it and make a couple of hundred for my troubles. Probably in the spring time I'll flip this successfully.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

good job

@Keegan-uy4db Месяц назад

How did it go?

@canamrider7195 Месяц назад

@@Keegan-uy4db Sold it for $900. I learned a lot, then bought about 10 others, fixed, cleaned and sold them all over a period of a year and a half. Made quite a bit of cash and bought myself a brand new Cub Cadet.

@Keegan-uy4db Месяц назад

@@canamrider7195 wow man nice job

@canamrider7195 Месяц назад

@@Keegan-uy4db It was covid thing. Some people needed money, others needed mowers. The lack of supply of everything made mowers at big box stores impossible to get. Some required a bit of work, but for most it was a battery charge and a good cleaning.

@Lovinflyindrones2022 2 года назад

Nice video mate. Thanks

@dennisbrown4966 4 месяца назад

thank you for the great video. i have a craftsman riding mower lt 1000.i will be following your video on all the work i need to have done.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 4 месяца назад

Glad it helped

@19dirtysouth73 Год назад

Thanks for sharing

@robertrollins8506 2 года назад

I liked your video an I have 2 craftsman mowers myself an a john deer also.they all will not start up. I liked your old ford truck also

@jeremiesanders9349 2 года назад

I love your videos its knowledge I learned a lot from you

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

I appreciate that!

@ttiwkram 3 месяца назад

Looks just like mine, including the anti-clogging bungee cord to the discharge chute! 😊

@JeffsLittleEngineService 3 месяца назад

Nice!

@Smalltechguy Год назад

Hey Jeff, Seems we came upon the same mower except I have the 18 HP OHV. So this tractor is real clean and has been taken care of. I was hoping that you might have some carb work to do on it so that I can see the linkages as to where they are supposed to be on this engine. Although the choke seems to be working fine, what bothers me is the governor. I know of Briggs you set it all the way to the right at full throttle. In school we never ran across a Kohler. I have two of those in the back yard and that is where they will stay. Have you got another video showing going into the carb and adjusting the governor....thanks...or if another one of your subscribers has a link that I can find...do please share thanks.

@jransom5423 Год назад

Music playing ford whipped round I said well ol right it's gonna be a good day!

@fed2839 2 года назад

Dude LOVE the old Ford truck

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

Thanksman I call it Big Black

@s.meredithclark1164 2 года назад

I obtained a LT2000 same engine, think the clutch brake interlock is malfunctioning and it seems to have a very loose drive belt, wonder if you could address those issues some time, like your videos, thx

@rickhill56 2 года назад

I'm now optimistic. Mine will run for a few seconds, if you put a little fuel or starter fluid in the carburetor. But just quits. That's after sitting all winter. I'll try all this tomorrow

@fred306801 2 года назад

I hate those paper stickers they put on them, under the seat. When they get washed away or bleached out by the sun and you can not read them. Getting parts for them can get interesting. Good thing there are so many around. I got some numbers off of another mower just like this one and so far have been able to get what I need.

@robertthompson646 2 года назад

jeff if you still have this lt1000 can u still see the serial # under the seat 1st 6 numbers for the manufacture date, trying to remember about when i bought my Lt1000, Thanks R.T.

@snoopysrc 3 года назад

awesome video

@JeffsLittleEngineService 3 года назад

Thanks!

@brianking1138 3 года назад

Looks like a decent old mower and it took minimal work to get it going. I didn't realize you were in the PNW. Right across the river from me.

@francislang5075 3 года назад

good job

@JeffsLittleEngineService 3 года назад

Thanks Francis

@mjg263 3 года назад

Good old Kohler Command, tough engines!

@JeffsLittleEngineService 3 года назад

Yes they are!

@Mike-su8si 2 года назад

Except Kohler pro cv16s because it needs a spark advance module and used ones that may not even work cost to much

@xXxCrazyJay810xXx 2 года назад

Nice truck

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

Thanks 👍

@rusticsurviving2606 2 года назад

Is that a 40 year old water bottle you got your gas in..I think my dad had one of those when was a kid in the 70's..

@ayrtopend 2 года назад

hi could you {PLEASE} HELP me could you tell me where to get the three bolts to fix the starter assembly to the mane body of a briggs and stratton 35 lawmmower.thank you

@bobbybearer1044 2 года назад

My friend has 2 sitting in his yard we.gonna try to start one switch the pulley on it

@pamlouallen5425 2 года назад

Hi can u help me please ? I tighten my fuel shutoff solenoid too tight and it stripped the hole on the bottom of the bowl and I now can not tighten the solenoid as tight as it needs to be. I was wondering if I can wrap the lock tight around the top of the solenoid to tighten it ? I hope so because I am unable to get the screws out of the carburetor bowl. Also I really enjoyed ur video ! I am a single widow women and I'm having to work on my mower myself. Ur video helped me in so many ways. Thank u for posting it 💓

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

Sorry Pam. No way to really fix that other than a new carburetor. The fuel solenoid is not needed (it just prevents the rare occassional "backfire" after shutting the engine off) for it to run so if you can somehow just use a slightly bigger bolt (not the solenoid) to attach the bowl tightly that may work in a pinch. Good luck! if you watch my videos you will notice me often ALWAYS saying "not too tight"!!!!!!!!!

@Mike-su8si 2 года назад

I have a one of those with a brigg and stratton engine and one with a Kohler pro cv16s engine and a John deere L110 with the cv491s and another craftsmen with a twin briggs and stratton engine and a John deere 110 with a Kohler k181s engine

@charleshogan 2 года назад

That command Kohler motor on it with hydstatic is as good as any mower out there and the 42 in deck your never going hurt that much motor

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

I agree I use a mower like this

@lawnmowerjerry6737 2 года назад

2:07 agree 9 out of 10 times a courage is blown up

@Cravz69 6 месяцев назад

I have a 99 EZ 3 lawn tractor. I know these are very similar, do they take the same parts for a complete deck (42”) rebuild? Trying to find a kit that includes everything, or s much as possible…

@JeffsLittleEngineService 5 месяцев назад

I don't know you will need the model number off of the lawnmower to get the correct parts.

@williamcampbell9513 2 года назад

Great hat. Where can I get one?

@joelmabrey2569 2 года назад

Great video ! You don't want to sell that FORD truck do you ? Thats a nice old truck brother

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

Thanks friend, but I gotta keep my truck aka "Big Black"! lol

@Derry_A_Deryni 2 года назад

HELP please. I & my brother put newe spindle on the Husqvarna yta 18542 but it leaves an unmowed stripe on the inner cut. Left spindle blade is untouched and normal, new spindle outer side mows same height as the "old" spindle, but the inner blade doesn't seem to be touching at all. HELP please.

@dandennis 2 года назад

I have one that has been well maintained, however there is a short in the safety mechanisms of unknown origin. It starts right up and is "killed" by safety mechanisms when you let up on the brake or try to engage the blade. Any suggestions on how to track the problem to its origin.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

It could be the seat safety switch, blade engagement safety switch or brake safety switch (this one was the culprit on one I had fixed). You can find testing info on RU-vid. Sometimes cleaning these switches can help too.

@dandennis 2 года назад

Thanks

@terrycarr7645 2 года назад

YES, GO TO U TUBE VIDEO BY HENRY WITH MOWERS AND BLOWERS. STROLL THROUGH UNTIL YOU FIND THE ONE THAT DESCRIBES YOUR PROBLEM .NOT AND EASY FIX BUT IF YOU HAVE ANY MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE YOU CAN FIX IT. A SAFETY SWITCH/ BRAKE SWITCH PROBLEM . GOD BLESS 🙌 🙏 ❤️ 💖 ✨️

@bigsonslawncare 3 года назад

I've got that Command engine in my L110 has 920 hours still rolling 👍🏽Love that truck💪🏽

@JeffsLittleEngineService 3 года назад

Nice 👍 Thanks!

@Lovinflyindrones2022 2 года назад

Hey Jeff. James condon Mr Generator will be on live tonight at 930pm est on Ken's small engine repair channel. Q and A. Come join if u can

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

Thank you for the invite! I saw this too late

@GiantSlayer-rr1vu Год назад

I have the same mower except I have an 18 Kohler OHV. and won't start. It has been sitting up in the shed for a year. It would run before then get hot and stop. So, this year I put in a new battery, spark plug, and filter, I have probably changed out the fuel filter as well. It turns over but it will start. I tried spaying a little ether in the carburetor, It turned over and back off. Help me. What are your suggestions? Thank you

@JeffsLittleEngineService Год назад

I have seen mouse nests underneath the engine cover that cause overheating and the engine to shut down. not easy to diagnose. If it has been sitting a long time and won't start correct or run it Sounds like the carburetor needs cleaning and or rebuilt.

@GiantSlayer-rr1vu Год назад

@@JeffsLittleEngineService Thanks i will look around ssw if there's been a nest , it acts like is not gettimg to carbutor

@rickhill56 2 года назад

Well I've tried everything here. Still doesn't seem to be getting gas beyond the fuel filter. Have a vid on carb removal? Or is there something else I could check first? Mine is Kohler.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

kohler fuel pumps wear out often

@rickhill56 2 года назад

@@JeffsLittleEngineService got it. Found a leak in the gas line. Looks like mice. 👍🏽

@redoak3809 2 года назад

What is a good price to purchase one of these tractors if it is running but just needs the belt replaced?

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

I can sell used ones in good working condition for apx $600

@Venomous_s1k 3 месяца назад

6:10 I hear mine click like that but, it won’t crank, i tried jumping it still nothing, i wonder if the starter died, i see a replacement on eBay for $36

@JeffsLittleEngineService 3 месяца назад

You can test the starter by jumping it directly to see if it works. Solenoids fail before the starter usually.

@Venomous_s1k 3 месяца назад

It was the solenoid thx

@faceman8893 2 года назад

Alright!

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

Righton!

@sotiredinmi3077 Год назад

@ Jeff's Little Engine Service I have a craftsman Lt1000 I bought used. on the side of the mower, it says the 16.5 Briggs and Stratton However apparently the motor has been changed and it's now the 17.5 Intek Briggs and Stratton. Anyway, I recently had to change the steering assembly sector gear. I removed the deck so it would be easier to work on. After getting the steering assembly in and putting everything back together and hooking the deck back up I went to start it and it turns once but won't turn again until after turning the key back off then on again where again it will only turn once and if I keep the key turned the solenoid will start clicking. It has a new battery on it only about a month old. At first, I thought maybe the deck belt was too tight around the drive pulley because it seemed like it was dragging or being held back but that was not the issue. Then I thought maybe I bopped something like the clutch pedal linkage thinking maybe it wasn't being depressed far enough. that was not it. The mower ran perfectly fine before changing the steering assembly and I did not have to do anything with the motor, clutch or anything that would stop it from starting? The only other thing I played with was the little lever on the back of the mower which I am not even sure what it does or if that has anything to do with it? Any possible hints or information you could give would be greatly appreciated. I am the grounds person at my Apartment complex and the grass needs to be cut asap.

@JeffsLittleEngineService Год назад

probably not related to the steering parts swap If it is difficult to turn over a valve adjustment may be needed or the dreaded cam "compression release" component may have failed and you will need a new cam.

@4ennout2 3 года назад

Did I miss where you check the air filter?

@JeffsLittleEngineService 3 года назад

I forgot to show that I later changed the spark plug and air filter

@Arlenesherman0912 2 года назад

Yes I Notice the same and then ?? But I still enjoyed the Content👍🏼👍🏼 hope yours in running well this season

@sergiomatus3045 3 года назад

I'll have 5 antique garden lawn tractor for sale most are fords

@charlescoker7752 2 года назад

Put a new battery in my 2000 Lt 1000 Turn the key. The solenoid clicked strong . But the stater did not do anything. Could it be the fuse?

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

No, I would say it sounds like the solenoid is bad. You can "jump" the solenoid to see if the starter motor works

@charlescoker7752 2 года назад

@@JeffsLittleEngineService Tried jumping the solenoid did nothing.

@LeoThePool 9 месяцев назад

It has a Kohler that's why

@JeffsLittleEngineService 9 месяцев назад

HAHA! This is one of the few Kohler engines that was not a complete engineering failure.

@Splitting-Firewood89 2 года назад

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@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

Welcome aboard!

@manuelsalgado8510 2 года назад

Mine won’t get out of gear, how do I fix it?

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

The brake pads are probably stuck . or the neutral lever has not been engaged

@davec3189 2 года назад

i changed carb, spark plugs, battery, starter, solenoid and my Craftsman LT1000 still won’t start.. makes a noise when i try to turn it on… help..

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

what kind of noise?

@santachorry 2 года назад

I thought those mowers wouldn't start unless if you were sitting on the seat.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 года назад

Set the parking brake, then you can get off to move stuff or run it without sitting on it

@jamesmasonism Месяц назад

Lawnmower stalls when running 😅

@JeffsLittleEngineService Месяц назад

Needs fuel system and carburetor cleaning, possibly a carburetor rebuild

@honestyisthebestpolicy1696 3 года назад

Late Night entertainment.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 3 года назад

righton!

@shownuff4real360 Год назад

Church

@johnbelondoe9846 Год назад

He washes it for 6 minutes then takes the fuel solenoid off the float bowl, drains the fuel lines and puts a few filter and gas in it. Don't forget, washing it is as important as having a video title that could have just said clean your fuel system.