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Rick 06-28-1999 05:49:58 138.39.7.9 6257 Report to Moderator	I would like to know who manufactures Sears Craftsman garden tractors and who makes the electric deck lift actuator (p.n. 917.242440)for my 46" 19.5HP Kohler/Craftsman tractor model # 917.250520. Sears doesn't list any repair parts for the actuator and will only sell the complete unit. Any help would be greatly appreciated. [Reply]   [Send Email]
walter jurgen 06-22-2003 08:49:01 68.171.204.68 33929 Report to Moderator	Re: Craftsman lawn mower in reply to Rick, 06-28-1999 05:49:58   ! have a model # 917255960 the fuse for the blade engagement blows every time I flip it to engage I was told it was a ground problem I cleaned all the grounds and it worked for a while now it just blows fuses any help out there???   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Tim W 05-25-2002 17:16:54 207.246.76.81 23505 Report to Moderator	Re: Cub Cadet Deck Pulley in reply to Ronnie, 05-23-2002 13:14:21   Ronnie, wish I had written down the info just recently discussed on the IHCC site. ( www.ihcubcadet.com/discuss/ ) You can get a smaller(4 1/2" I THINK) middle drive pulley which then necessitates a slightly shorter drive belt. That will speed it up some. Also a recent discussion on the Gator blades.   [Reply]   [Send Email]
todd 05-25-2002 17:12:55 209.130.171.129 23504 Report to Moderator	Re: Need a trans for John Deere 180 Lawn Tractor! in reply to Stacey, 05-24-2002 18:19:26   Sorry after looking again, it's a jd 185 on e-bay. Don't know if they are similiar or not.   [Reply]   [No Email]
Dave 05-15-2002 21:12:44 63.14.210.183 23144 Report to Moderator	Re: mower deck in reply to Jim Il, 05-15-2002 17:20:00   Jim - The rust is forming because you only clean it out once a year. You really need to take the deck off several times over the mowing season and clean out the grass from the underside. That "dried" grass traps moisture up against the underside of the deck, and this is what is causing the rust. I pull my deck once a month, use a plastic scraper and soapy water to clean it off, followed by hosing down to rinse. Once dry, I then spray slip plate (graphite paint) on the underside, about 3 or 4 coats. That aids in future cleanings -- and it's relatively inexpensive (available at most farm supplies or at your Deere dealer). The blades should be sharpened more frequently as well. I sharpen mine once a month, when I have the deck off. It does not take much effort and I use a flat file to do this. Using a grinder is o.k. if you don't get things too hot and lose all the temper. You want to follow the same angle and finish the edge so you have about a 1/64" radius. A razor sharp edge will roll over and become dull more quickly. I simply check the balance by hanging the blades by the center hole, on a nail that sticks out horizontally from one of the studs in my garage. I simply set the blade horizontal, and if it does not dip, it's fairly level. If it does dip, that side needs a little more file action. As far as the 1/2" to 3/4" radius on the trailing edge of your blades, I'd say you got your money's worth out of them. - Dave   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Josh 04-25-2002 13:08:50 4.37.64.164 22309 Report to Moderator	ATV Finish Mower Quality???? in reply to Jim Il, 05-15-2002 17:20:00     [Reply]   [Send Email]
Gene Davis 04-23-2002 07:36:08 63.160.130.66 22225 Report to Moderator	Re: Kohler vs. Briggs in reply to Mike Pearl, 04-22-2002 05:24:14   Time has proven that a basic fact is; you buy a Briggs for the price, and you buy a Kohler for the durability That said you can justify the price difference if you want it to last!! MHO only! Gene Davis   [Reply]   [No Email]
Norm 04-30-2000 15:12:19 12.77.203.146 13932 Report to Moderator	Re: Craftsman lawn mower in reply to Rick, 06-28-1999 05:49:58   I have an 11 hp Craftsman Model 917.254271 Ser # 1677S521162 The right rear tire is flat. How do I get the wheel and tire off? Once the outer lock washer and plain washer is off, I could not remove the wheel. I tried a wheel puller, but nothing is moving. Help"''   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Ray 12-01-2000 05:49:21 12.125.238.14 17746 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Craftsman lawn mower in reply to Norm, 04-30-2000 15:12:19   I am looking for an owners manual or a picture that would illustrate how to attach a snow blade to a model 917.254240 LT 12HP Electric Start 6-Speed 38" mower lawn tractor. The blade was purchased at the same time as the mower however it has not been used for 9 years. The original installation instructions can not be found and Sears PartsDirect was unable to assist.   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Justin K 03-20-2005 08:53:32 24.225.177.174 54771 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Re: Craftsman lawn mower in reply to Ray, 12-01-2000 05:49:21   I have the manual for the blade. I can scan it if you would like, and as I can see, you needed it five years ago, but the offer is still there.   [Reply]   [No Email]
Stephanie Charles 04-13-2000 15:09:10 141.166.65.122 13053 Report to Moderator	Re: Craftsman lawn mower in reply to Rick, 06-28-1999 05:49:58   I am trying to find a manual for my Craftsman lawn tractor. I don't have the model number. Sears was no help with model number. It has a 50" deck, KohlerPro 20 VTwin. If someone can point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it. Thanks   [Reply]   [Send Email]
dottie 03-12-2000 06:12:03 208.196.112.26 11600 Report to Moderator	Re: Craftsman lawn mower in reply to Rick, 06-28-1999 05:49:58   where can I find a diagram to replace a rear skirt on my lawn mower part #140540. lawn mower model #917.376272   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Chris 03-06-2000 15:38:59 12.79.190.103 11396 Report to Moderator	Re: Craftsman lawn mower in reply to Rick, 06-28-1999 05:49:58   i am trying to wire the ignition switch to the solinoid to the engine and i just cant figure it out i need some help! if anyone could send me a picture of how or explain. my troctor is a 10 hp 30" mower and is an 1988-1990 model the serial # is 08290621 the model # is 502.254172 if u have any information please e-mail me thank you   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Mark 06-28-1999 19:27:44 209.240.200.35 6271 Report to Moderator	Re: Craftsman lawn mower in reply to Rick, 06-28-1999 05:49:58   I have a 19.5 Sears Lawn Tractor and it is made by American Yard Products and that is where I get my parts. The part you are needing may be sold as a unit only no matter where you get it. You can go to Sears.com and go to PartsPlus, put in your Model # and get a parts break down.Mark   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Joe 02-28-2000 17:13:56 206.229.116.110 11086 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Craftsman lawn mower in reply to Mark, 06-28-1999 19:27:44   I just purchased a 19.5 craftsman lawn tractor from Sears.Is this a good tractor?   [Reply]   [Send Email]
marks 06-28-1999 06:58:32 216.144.20.77 6259 Report to Moderator	Re: Craftsman lawn mower in reply to Rick, 06-28-1999 05:49:58   Craftsman, Ranchking, MTD, Cub Cadet, and almost all other makes of garden tractors (with the exeeption of John Deere, Kubota, and a few others) are all made by MTD and carry different names and slight differences in appearance. As far as the actuator goes, you should have gotten an operator's manual for the unit when you bought it (unless it was sent from the factory that way). Nevertheless, you can try calling Sear Parts @ 1-800-366-7278 and see if you can get a parts list for it. good luck.   [Reply]   [Send Email]
FARSHID GAZERANCHI 06-17-2000 23:54:35 61.11.243.47 14849 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Craftsman lawn mower in reply to marks, 06-28-1999 06:58:32   Dear sir, would you kindly send us your full range of catalogue along with the price list for the Rotary Lawn mower and your Blower to the address below. thanks so much in advance. No.646 Saadi Ave. Postal Zone 11438. Tehran - Iran. Tel: +98 21 3115890 - 3115735. Facsimile: +98 21 3920947.   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Chuck K 03-29-2000 06:42:34 208.194.172.14 12327 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Craftsman lawn mower in reply to marks, 06-28-1999 06:58:32   Just a minor point here, if the model number on sears tractor is 917.xxxxxx it was built by AYP - American Yard Products if it is 502.xxxxxx - it was built by Murray, I am not sure that MTD ever built a tractor for Sears but I can check that when I get to my shop. The older tractors were built by Roper which was consumed by AYP. The XXX.prefix on any sears product identifies the "source" or manufacturer, I have a couple of lists that cross-reference most of the OPE brands that Sears sells if anyone needs that information   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Joe 06-18-2000 20:13:58 209.252.199.8 14875 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Re: Craftsman lawn mower in reply to Chuck K, 03-29-2000 06:42:34   Just wandered if you can get a manual for my Craftsman Lawn Tractor? Model Number 917.271080   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Terry Stellick 06-15-2000 14:51:29 208.238.137.143 14819 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Re: Craftsman lawn mower in reply to Chuck K, 03-29-2000 06:42:34   I am looking for an operator's manual for a ranchking riding lawnmower. Do you know who I can call to order one?   [Reply]   [Send Email]