1999 Craftsman GT Cold Start & Overview

This is my dads 1999 Craftsman Tractor. First cold start of the season.
Side note: This has mowed a massive hill for its entire life. I will be making some mowing videos later this year.

[@richardbrady2818]

Yes, these engines are bullet proof, I own four of them ya just can't beat them, thanks for sharing. And ya they sound more like a Harley than a mower

[@canamrider7195]

Amazing condition. I bought a 1998 Craftsman with the 16.5Hp Kohler Command engine for $100. Starts and runs great. About everything else was needing attention. Check out Amazon for a seat cover. $15 and the seat will look much better, and protect what is left of it.

[@corysgardentractors7084]

I actually have a seat cover. just wasn't on for the video. Thanks for watching

[@davessmallenginerevival2847]

She's in great shape Cory

[@corysgardentractors7084]

Thanks. Keep em clean and they will last forever

[@Red_Sky_Farm_2023]

I have a 99 with a 6-speed that runs great, but no deck. We use it to pull a small 12CF dump trailer when doing small tasks around the property. I just picked up a beat-up 48" deck I need to rebuild to get it working as a backup mower.

[@robertmailhos8159]

I've been trying to find the muffler for this craftsman gt tractor mine is the 50 inch mower deck those mufflers are hard to find

[@unknownuser53488]

Oh Kholer pro those are good engines

[@corysgardentractors7084]

Very good engines. This one has an estimated 3500 hours on it

[@Yourname942]

is it worth buying one for $875? They also include the snow wheels (or chains?) and the plow. I have no idea how well it mows/plows. Do you know the specific model number? Thank you.

[@gknife1499]

I have 2 Craftsman GTs, not as clean as clean as yours. One makes a "whirr -err -err" sound at idle similar to yours. I'm wondering if my PTO bearings are old / dry. I've read some GTs have "Agura" Japanese made PTOs with replaceable bearings. Bearings are much cheaper than a new PTO clutch. Should you replace your PTO bearings, please make a video for those of us who never have. Thanks and nice tractor you have there!

[@corysgardentractors7084]

Its normal for that noise when its at idle. Especially if the deck is running. However it could be a pulley on the deck making that noise.

[@mariospano-hl5mb]

I have the same tractor with the 22.5 hp kohler pro, the problem with my tractor is it won't move, I replaced the drive belt with part 140218 still doesn't move. Any advice you can give me?

[@corysgardentractors7084]

Is it a hydro like this one? Make sure the lever in the back for towing isnt engaged

[@mariospano-hl5mb]

Yes it's a hydro and it has the same rod and pin at the back to engage and disengage transmission when pushing lawn tractor. It seems like transmission doesn't engage.

[@annmysinger9875]

Im having issues with blade engagement. is it just a cable or a cable with a bar???

[@corysgardentractors7084]

If its the same model as this one its electric. Make sure your belts are tight. If it still doesn't work its probably the electric clutch

[@AllShaaaallPerish]

I got a 2000 gt3000 with a 22hp kohler im looking for a new deck my 48 inch is getting rusty. The last guy covered it with bed liner so i cant fix the rust

[@AllShaaaallPerish]

I got another deck and refinished it and put all new spindles and pulleys

[@unknownuser53488]

What engine was on the chraftsman

[@corysgardentractors7084]

Kohler Pro 20hp

[@nathanbrunner6026]

Do you still have your 1999 craftsman gt?

[@corysgardentractors7084]

Yep. It will stay in my collection