The deck belt keeps falling off of my Troy-Bilt 14AT809H766 Horse riding lawn mower. Why? How do I fix it?
Either the belt is stretched out and needs to be replaced or there is an idler/tensioner pulley that may be weak and not putting enough pressure on the belt.
Posted on Jun 30, 2010
Routing Of Deck Belt For DLT 2000 48 inch Deck
It can be found on amazon, here... take a look Amazon com DLT 2000 belt. I hope this was helpful. Have a nice day
Posted on Dec 15, 2014
I have a Craftsman Riding Mower LT3000 model #917276827 and the stinkin' thing won't mow! It worked fine last year when I put it away. All the pulleys underneath turn by hand. The belts look fine. When I use the lever to engage the blades, it will go into position, but it's a major effort to get it there, like something's stuck? I don't have the manual, so I can't see if it has troubleshooting info and I'm hoping someone can help me out before I have to go buy a herd of goats to get the lawn back down to a height where I don't lose my three-year-old...I'm not the most mechanically savvy girl in the world, but I know my way around a screwdriver & crescent wrench. I know I could fix it if I just had a clue what was wrong!
Well, we wouldn't want to lose your little girl, but goats can be very lovable.
The problem could be it just needs lubricating. I'd first spray WD-40 on every part of that mecanism which moves, top to bottom, even inside the button on top and underneath the deck.
If that doesn't work, get back to me, please.
Posted on May 09, 2009
How to take off craftsman riding mower hood"
Unplug the headlights, open it about halfway and lift it off.
Posted on Jun 13, 2009
I have a 24 hp briggs& stratton els 725 enginein a Husqvarna YTH2448 that started backfiring yesterday. I changed the air filter,the fuel filter, spark plugs, (.040 gap), and the gasoline. the backfiring occurs mostly at full throttle,runs pretty well while parked at half throttle but backfires while driving at half throttle. seems like it backfires thru the exhaust. any sugestions?
What is your engine model number? It will be in the form of xxxxxx-xxxx-xx.
As far as I know the 725 ELS plug gap is 0.030"
Intake and exhaust valve clearance must be .004"-.006"
Incorrect valve clearance is the most likely culprit for backfiring. This can be caused by normal wear and tear.
Posted on Aug 30, 2010
Mower starts and runs but won't move forward or reverse and brakes don't work.
If your transmission is automatic on the drive axle, look for a small lever inside the frame and below the seat. It can be hard to find the first time. This lever disengages the drive inside the auto gearbox so the mower can be pushed by hand. If the lever is not not moved, pushing the mower also tries to turn over the engine making it impossible to move. With the lever moved accidentally the drive is disengaged and the mower won't move in either direction. The lever operates a flexible cable that comes out from the auto transmission.
Posted on May 25, 2013
i have a 24 hp briggs & stratton els 725 motor that started backfiring yesterday. i checked the valves'cleaned the carburator,changed the air filter,changed the fuel filter. the backfiring occurs mostly at full throttle,runs pretty well while parked at half throttle but backfires while driving at half throttle. seems like it backfires thru the exhaust. any sugestions?
The engine ignition can be interupted by a safety switch (seat) out of place or adjustment, or a carburetor fuel solenoid that is loosing it's supply of voltage.
1) Check the wiring at the starter area, looking for a main engine wiring harness plug-in.
Check for connections that are burnt or loose.
2) If you can locate the 'kill' wire connection at the main harness, disconnect it, and retry the engine.
3) If the engine continues to fail to run properly: you might replace the plugs first, then I have listed a few things to check. They may not all aply, but this may help with an idea or two to try.
1) Determine that there is spark?
2) Have you used a type of spark tester?
3) What is the condition of the plug. Brown or dark brown is OK. Black or silver is NOT Ok.
*If you do not have a spark tester,
a) remove the plug, and with it connected to the wire,
b) find a portion of metal around the cylinder that you can ground it on, and then pull the rope.
c) If the plug is black, you may see spark, but you should replace the plug.
*** PLEASE NOTE ; if there is excess fuel in the cylinder or on spark plug,
it can catch fire, so be carefull to cover the hole with a heavy rag so that any fuel
cannot be exposed to spark plug durning test !!!!
Get back with me on how this issue works out.
thanks, rwvanlue
Fuel Related issues that take a certain amount of time to appear
Depending on make and model of mowers:
a) Fuel tank outlet plugged (some have a screen filter,
some are 90' angle and plug with rust and debris inside the corner of fitting)
b) Fuel lines collapse when they are routed thru fasteners and between frame and seat decks
c) Fuel cap vent clogged
d) Fuel filter clogged
e) any fitting that has an orifice that can trap debris or rust will eventually become clogged
f) fitting on the side of the carburetor
g) some systems have a filter inside the line at the opening of the carb inlet
h) fuel pump
i) vacuum hoses to fuel pump
j) debris under inlet needle/seat on carb
Fuel Starvation - Float Bowl Carburetor
1) remove air filter assembly
*be cautious of tearing the mounting gasket. If it does tear, you HAVE to replace it. It is part of the priming system
2) remove the float bowl fastener. This is the main jet
3) carefully remove the float bowl, the rubber o-ring/gasket will not be able to be used if it is removed, you WILL have to replace it
4) using a spray 'carb cleaner'
spray up thru the center of the carburetor
spray and clean the main jet with cleaner and 'tag' wire
(tag wire is very thin, and can be used to clean the hole in the center of the main jet)
5) clean any debris from inside the bowl or carb body
6) re-install bowl and center bolt, air filter assembly
*if you need gaskets, your Briggs dealer can supply. The kit is cheaper than individual gaskets, and all the parts needed to finish the above repair are in the kit.
I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/rolandw_c013176d62ee17ae
Posted on Nov 23, 2009
belt routing diagrams
You can try this....Might help
Posted on Aug 27, 2010
My 24hp Briggs and Stratton ohv engine has bent push rods on one side. The top valve can be pushed in but the bottom one will not push in. Is the valve stuck in the open position? If so how can it be fixed?
unable to answer if valve opened or not but does sound like ur bottom valve is bent or piston made contact and bent it to fix need to remove head and replace valve also need to inspect piston face is not damaged from possible contact
Posted on Apr 12, 2010
need a belt diagram for a 48" cut craftsman fs5500
Yes
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