Older Craftsman Riding Mower ???
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Older Craftsman Riding Mower ???
Where can I find repair/maintenance information on an older Craftsman riding mower ??
Here is every marking I can find on it:
CRAFTSMAN II
LT 4000
I/C GOLD 12.5 HP Briggs-Stratton
6-SPEED
42"
Color is faded gray.
I need a picture(s) of the rear brake assembly installed.
Also, what, if any, service should I do to the rear trans/axle ??
Is there a lube plug ??
If so, what type lube ??
Thanks.
Here is every marking I can find on it:
CRAFTSMAN II
LT 4000
I/C GOLD 12.5 HP Briggs-Stratton
6-SPEED
42"
Color is faded gray.
I need a picture(s) of the rear brake assembly installed.
Also, what, if any, service should I do to the rear trans/axle ??
Is there a lube plug ??
If so, what type lube ??
Thanks.
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Trying to think back, I had a mid 80's Sears mower, and I had to find the type number on it before they could get parts, I "think" it was on a silver tag on the frame somewhere.
Sorry i couldn't be more help, I try and forget my experiences with that mower....
Sorry i couldn't be more help, I try and forget my experiences with that mower....
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Bearkiller, most Craftsman mowers are made( and have been for over a decade) by MTD. Somewhere on teh mower shoudl be a plate that states soemthing to teh effect of " Manufactored for Sears by MTD" and it will ahve the MTD serial and model on it. On my old Husky it was under the seat, on the last Craftsman I had it was on the inside of the frame above the mower deck.My last Cub had it on teh rear fender......used to buy used mowers and run them tillthey broke and then go buy another used one..
Using those, you can cross reference it to any MTD model of the same type.
Husky, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Wards, Yardman, and most any other store brand are MTD mowers with different paint jobs.....
The Craftsman type number is simply a cross reference to MTD, so Sears can sell parts under their store name.( Spent a year helping a retired cop redo the inventory and parts ordering for his Lawn and Garden store)
Using those, you can cross reference it to any MTD model of the same type.
Husky, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Wards, Yardman, and most any other store brand are MTD mowers with different paint jobs.....
The Craftsman type number is simply a cross reference to MTD, so Sears can sell parts under their store name.( Spent a year helping a retired cop redo the inventory and parts ordering for his Lawn and Garden store)
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Bearkiller,
The Craftsman (MTD) rear transaxles are supposedly lubed for life. I have rebuilt several and grease had been originally applied sparingly when manufacturered. No grease plug and access is by removing from the mower and splitting the case. Not hard to do. I just put about a 3/4 tube of chassis grease inside spread accross the gears. While you are inside look at the axle bushings for wear. If excessively worn, some have a cutout in the housing where you might be able it install a ball bearing assembly. I have one with a replaced bearing assembly that has run about 10 years. The original aluminum bushing (case halves) were totally worn out.
You can get parts listings and diagrams on the Sears website with the model/serial numbers if you are able to find them.
PM if you have more questions.
David
The Craftsman (MTD) rear transaxles are supposedly lubed for life. I have rebuilt several and grease had been originally applied sparingly when manufacturered. No grease plug and access is by removing from the mower and splitting the case. Not hard to do. I just put about a 3/4 tube of chassis grease inside spread accross the gears. While you are inside look at the axle bushings for wear. If excessively worn, some have a cutout in the housing where you might be able it install a ball bearing assembly. I have one with a replaced bearing assembly that has run about 10 years. The original aluminum bushing (case halves) were totally worn out.
You can get parts listings and diagrams on the Sears website with the model/serial numbers if you are able to find them.
PM if you have more questions.
David
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On my old 92 model sears garden tractor the number I use to get parts from Searsparts starts with 917. and is located under the seat. Other than replacing a brass wear bushing on the steering sector and the electric blade clutch engagement switch that thing has been a beast of a mower. The wife even mows the pastures with it.
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You definately need the model number to do anything, no matter where you go for parts. xxx.yyyyyy on a silver tag, either under the seat or on the frame rail. If you don't have luck directly thru Sears, try Stens. I worked on mowers for a while, and we could always get a part through them. I've had more than my fair share of Sears/Murray mowers that needed work. The differences in those two brands are minimal BTW.
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