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Jammed cable from rust or broken strands

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 18, 2009

SOURCE: craftsman 42 inch deck won't run

Check proper belt routing. These models are a little tricky. Also check tensioner spring.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 19, 2009

SOURCE: Craftsman 42" mower deck won't disengage

Try pulling on the cable coming down to deck. This cable might be your problem. Also check that the spring on the end of this cable is present and functional.

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Wade Mobley

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  • Posted on Jun 08, 2009

SOURCE: Craftsman lawn tractor model new battery drains quickly...

it could be the stator in the engine check the voltage with the volt meter when its running if its low check connections on battery & voltage if its below 12.5 volts then its the stator but the only thing is the engine should run with-out the battery so there is something else going on there is a fuse in the electrical system if theres a short that fuse will blow & engine will stall

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panilling9

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  • Posted on Jun 09, 2009

SOURCE: Looking for manual for Craftsman 917.256552 15HP

if you go to sears.com click on parts direct
enter your mod # and to the right of the next page says get manual click on that and then click on view manual and it should come up for your mower

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 22, 2009

SOURCE: change the v-best on a craftsman 42' mower 6 speed transaxle lawn

if your going to do this get a book its not going to be easy.so you need a book i say take to shop.let me know

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