Craftsman 20 hp 42 in. Deck Lawn Tractor - CA Model - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

I'm not sure what you're asking for exactly, but you can find a diagram of the Craftsman LT2000 here: https://mowerslab.com/craftsman-lt2000-drive-belt-diagram/

Question edited for full make model (what it is). Question moved from Cars and Trucks. Sounds like one side of the gear selector cable is slack. https://www.google.com/search?q=Craftsman+yard+bug+500%2C+not+moving+forward ..

You can download a free copy at www.managemyhome.com or you can go to www.searspartsdirect.com and buy a copy along with look at the diagram that you need.
Good luck!

if you can provide the model number (usually under the seat), I might be able to pull up a diagram.

SearsPartsDirect will let you download one

tune up.

Make sure belt is installed like drawing.

Hopefully this is like your mower Item 56 is your belt maybe it will be of some help.

Coil is probably overheating

is it a twin cylinder? check to see if it blew one of the spark plugs out. look and see if there is any oil around the engine that looks fresh. it may have a broken connecting rod.

Maybe the wire to the seat switch came off or broke, or the switch came loose from vibration. Have you checked?

sounds like the drive belts are worn to the point of slipping. need to replace them

check your front tire air pressures

Briggs & Stratton engines typically take 48 ounces of SAE 30 oil. Kohler engines typically take 64 ounces (2 quarts) of 10w30 oil. Always refer to the dipstick to ensure proper amount is added and do not over fill.

ck your occupant (seat) switch it might have gotten dislodged or unhooked when fueling it

Disconnect the switch see if it will start... also make sure that the seat is pushing down enough to make the switch effective... unless it's a defective switch

The first thing I would check is to make sure the drive belt is not binding somewhere.

my clutch belt will not stay on the pulleys Craftsman 42 in. LT 1000

Check the crankcase vent to make sure it is clean It is the hose and plate on the engine that goes to the carburetor

It needs to be leveled. Level it from side to side and front to back, then drop the front 1/4" lower than the rear. The hangers holding the deck in place are adjustable.