2 things. 1st there was a recall I think on some of these for the tank issue. 2nd there's 2 different sizes for the tank. If you have the small you can install the larger one in its place.
I see how how you are, you got yourself a Spartan so you parked the old faithful Murry😊😊. That good ol gal treated you good, Hell she still is. I'm stoked to see you so a refresh vid on the Murry
Friend, what's the part number of that tank? I designed a 60" pull behind with 3 engines & that tank would be perfect for me to add 2 extra nipples to use for all 3 engines, the part number would be greatly appreciated, I could use some 90 degree angle arm for the mounts
On my riders, and any friends who I do work on that has a dead battery, I do the body work necessary to install a 51R or 51 automotive battery. Three year free replacement and much better batteries. I have yet to replace one under warranty. I installed onhe in my John Deere LA150 about 10 years ago and it still turns the mower over like I have a jumper pack on it. I usually remove the tank that is next to the engine, if that is where it is, and place the new body work under the dash to install the 51R. I use an external metal fuel tank attached to the rear or if there is enough space under the seat where battery was. Metal tanks do degrade but generally last longer (when cared for) than molded plastic.
I always install the fuel shut-off before the filter.....saves some time and a little grief when changing the filters. Turn the fuel off and run the machine until it quits, filter is then empty and no gas ends up spilling anywhere. : )
Just finished a Craftsman 42" mower. 1999 model. Had the turbo cooled Briggs. Had been sitting at least 3 years. Had to clean out the carb. Had some dirt in it. No shellac. Fired up and ran almost like new. Those 22 horses were running pretty smooth. No smoke. Finished it up. Ran it for close to two hours at all speeds, let it idle for 20-30 minutes. Gave it back to the owner. He called the next day and said it ran about an hour and quit. Let it set an hour, started and quit after a few minutes. My thought, bad gas or water in the gas. I hate calls like that. Nice easy fix Jeremy.
When I think how simple it is to change a tank on an older Craftsman (2 screws); I wonder why they made this one so involved on this one. Good video Jeremy, stay COOL!!
