How to Replace the Carburetor on a Briggs & Stratton Intek Engine Craftsman LT1000

A new carburetor can do wonders for your tractor, especially in this case, where the tractor sat outside for two years without running. I picked up this new (after market) carb for less than $30.00. At that price, it is easier and quicker to replace the carb than to rebuild it.
Genuine Briggs 794572 Carburetor - amzn.to/2N0R6Db
Aftermarket Carburetor (cheaper) - amzn.to/2P9jvE6

[@Buckwsr]

Genuine Briggs 794572 Carburetor - amzn.to/2N0R6Db Aftermarket Carburetor (cheaper) - amzn.to/2P9jvE6

[@club3gss]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH...a 25.00 dollar fix,,,,the repair shop wanted 75 to pic up and return plus 65 to look at it plus parts ,,so I have to say you saved me at least 200.00...ps ..with tool box in front of me it took just about 1/2 hour........YOU THE MAN THANKS AGAIN.PSS SAME CARB FOR THE LT2000

[@cherokeefiddler]

Nice job. You handled those linkages like you do this every day!

[@SELondonUSA]

Very clear video. I had a problem with the original Nikki carb on my Craftsman LT2000 so I decided to swap it out. Watched your video. Bought an aftermarket carb on Amazon for less than $25 and followed your instructions. Took me less than one hour to swap them out and it fired right up. I was that happy. I did a Spring clean up immediately.😊 Thanks!

[@Buckwsr]

Hey, great note! Thanks. Glad you got your tractor back up and running. Happy Spring!

[@keystone1355]

Thank you so much. Never worked on these (or wanted too) but after it started surging, I had to try and jump in. $24 fix and a half hour of time. She runs like new now. Appreciate it!!!

[@Buckwsr]

Great job doing it yourself!

[@dann5380]

Great vid thanks for the help I just bought the same tractor with a leaky carb

[@DrDutchable]

Thanks for the video. This made the replacement easy for me.

[@Buckwsr]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

[@drew856856]

thank you this video helped me save my riding mower. it sucks using a push mower on acre. your awesome

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks for the note. And good job fixing it yourself!

[@crunkdaddy11]

Thank you sir. I just bought a house and needed some help with “dad skills”

[@bizallin]

very good thank you....the engine cover lifts off very easily, just unplug headlights (very simple) if anyone wants more room to work..

[@AStarkr3802]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@johnabalos1455]

These Craftsman mowers are very common.Sears sold a lot of them over the years.

[@goldencobz6437]

thank you, very informative.

[@Buckwsr]

+Golden Cobz Thank you for watching.

[@georgepierce9138]

Great video thanks!

[@danielbailey848]

Great video. Did you need to do any adjustments to the carburetor?

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks for the note. If I remember correctly, I don't think these aftermarket carburetors have anything to adjust, except maybe the idle speed screw.

[@viberaiderful]

Lot easier to remove the 2 bolt from intake and pull whole unit off, change carb and reattach unit

[@johnwadsworth7086]

Great vid educational

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks, John~

[@juancarlosgonzalez9489]

Thanks Sr 👍👍

[@rufinoescobedo3064]

Merci beaucoupes!!! I've got a bad rt hand ( I'm rt handed)?, bt w/ur input, by George, I think I cn do it. Much appreciated. Rufino Sr. I'm 81 & was a plasterer by trade. Jst so u kno that I am not a mechanic.

[@beedee5779]

Great job, great explanation. Feel like I recieved a free ticket to the zoo also. Thanks

[@crateandbarrels]

is it the same part # for the 17.5 hp?

[@Ashleyandwade2014]

What about a popping noise runs but then dies needs new battery but just started popping engine sounds fine

[@susanmurray5001]

Video of throttle cable replacement 1) Briggs& Stratton. 2nd.(Craftsman) push mower

[@groovymoon]

Nice... I have a John Deere L115 lawn tractor with 19.5 and if you push the throttle all the way up to full choke for cold start it instantly floods out and becomes hard to start. If you push the throttle just a hair beyond the "run" position and pull it back to "run" just as it fires it starts, surges a little bit, then runs fine all the way from idle to "run". When it's warm it starts right up in the "run" position... Carburetor? Also.. the Intel carbs do not require any adjustment? Just "plug and play"?

[@Buckwsr]

There are no throttle adjustments on these carburetors except maybe engine idle speed. I would say that as long as you have figured out the delicate system to get your tractor to start and run, you're good to go.

[@RalphMickey]

I bought one of these exact mowers last year and only got it to start maybe 3-4 times. Do you do any other repairs on this model ? I think the starter is out on mine. I did get a couple things from this video but I didn't realize finding repair vids for this model was going to be so hard lol.. Thanks for the video though. at least I know how to get the top off now :)

[@Buckwsr]

I'm pretty sure there are plenty of repair videos out there for the Briggs Intek engines. I'm not a big fan of them, though, to be honest. Especially the ones with the Nikki carburetors. The Walbro carbs are much better.

[@frankobrien4457]

Just did this to my LT1000 I'll put gas into it tomorrow and hopefully it will run

[@judyjudyjudy9593]

I'm a woman doing this carburetor change for the first time & you are very clear with your change! Thank you very much!!! I had a problem...when I was putting the choke linkage back into the hole the black plate that the linkage hooks into snapped in half (I was very gentle with it)....can that black plate be removed? I saw a video on "how to change" a different model/type plate, but not the plate for this model. I have the 917275810 model B & S 18.5 hp OHV intek engine. (which the carb is like this model you are working on). It is hard to believe that there is not a replacement choke plate & that I would have to buy yet another "new" carburetor because that choke plate is so fragile that it snapped into!! I have looked & looked on the internet and can't find anything on the choke plate replacement...can you find one? If you know I would appreciate your input! Thanks Judie

[@Buckwsr]

I'm not sure the exact process for changing out the plastic choke lever, but I wonder if you can just use the old one from the previous carburetor? I would try that.

[@judyjudyjudy9593]

Buckwsr...I thought of that too...but...I don't know how to take the one off the "old" carb. I'm afraid I will break it if I just start taking it off with no knowledge on how to proceed! The video I was watching showed how to take it off the model they have and it looked pretty easy to do...Maybe I should try doing it the way they did. I can hardly believe how easy it is to change the carburetor! I bought the "new" carburetor from AMAZON & they are sending me another carb FREE! Can you believe that? Once again, you did a great job of showing how to change a carb! With good instructions it is easy to do!!!! Thanks for your response and for responding so soon!!! Judie

[@Buckwsr]

Here's what you need to do (other than ordering a new carburetor, ha ha.) With a pair of pliers, grab the choke plate and gently but firmly pull it out. Then you'll be able to remove the plastic choke lever from the carburetor. When you install the plastic lever on the new carb, make sure the small spring at the top is correctly in place so that the choke plate automatically opens. Thanks for watching and commenting, and good luck.

[@scottelliott3074]

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[@susanmurray5001]

replace Throttle cable on Briggs & Stratton 22" blade push mover

[@susanmurray5001]

Show image or video of. Replacing Throttle Cable

[@Buckwsr]

Most modern push mowers do not have a throttle cable. The engine speed is set from the factory. Perhaps you're referring to the Control Cable which attaches to the bail on the mower handle and which must be squeezed to start and run the engine? Or, if your mower is self-propelled there is also a second cable which serves to engage the drive wheels? Here is a video I made to explain how the control cable works and how to replace it if you need to: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2TXh39oaK9rbdU

[@cameronmanuel1982]

On My craftsman mower the black bar, i forgot what it’s called but it’s supposed to move when you adjust the throttle does not move at all. I’ve checked the spring but it still won’t move, any tips you can give me?

[@Buckwsr]

Possibly the governor is not adjusted or connected properly. Search youtube on how to check and fix that. Alternately, the governor assembly is broke inside the engine. Let's hope it's not that....

[@robertfossum5512]

Do you know the bolt size for the two small bolts holding on the intake tube from the carb to the motor? I really am in a pickle!!! PLEASE HELP!!! MAMA WANTS THE LAWN MOWED!!!

[@yvonnemachnic7387]

I have the exact mower and it was doing exactly how you described yours was doing. I changed the carburetor out - with an instructional video, this is only the second time I have done this. Now the mower won’t even fire. There is only silence when I try to start it. Any suggestions??

[@Buckwsr]

Silence? I am assuming the starter motor spins the engine when you turn the key, right? If so, be sure to verify fuel flow to the carburetor. Also, make sure to connect the wires to the anti-backfire solenoid at the base of the carburetor. That little fella should make an audible "click" when you turn the key to the run position.

[@yvonnemachnic7387]

@@Buckwsr ok. Thank you. I’m not even getting a click when I try to start it. I’ll back and recheck my work and verify gas flow. Thank you 😊

[@herbchun9592]

After installing the carborator , do you need any adjustments?

[@Buckwsr]

most adjustments are set from the factory. Sometimes it's possible to adjust the jets, but probably not in this case.

[@purpleskidud]

I followed your instructions and it has been blowing blue smoke every since any hints

[@markalan8017]

Getting way too much fuel

[@martyrichards6250]

Hello an older snapper I also changed the carb and now it wont run unless I cover the intake. please advise

[@Buckwsr]

"Covering the intake" would be pretty much like applying the choke, I would guess. So the issue is that you're not getting enough fuel flow through the carburetor jet and up into the combustion chamber. I don't know why. Cheap aftermarket carburetor? clogged main jet inside the carburetor? Insufficient fuel flow from the tank to the carburetor? Plugged fuel filter? These are the things I would check. Very hard for me to know sight unseen and based on your limited description. Good luck.

[@leanderearls5022]

ive got one a LT1000 but it kinda putt and backfire when it runs..has no power...i tried cleaning out carb but no improvement on it running...i took off vavle cover fooled with valves but dont know hOw to set them or what tool i suppose to have to do it.

[@Buckwsr]

you'll have to look up a video on how to set valves on a Briggs OHV engine....

[@leanderearls5022]

@@Buckwsr thanks brother highlighted

[@mnick3905]

@@Buckwsr 1/2 those videos have the intake and exhaust backwards.Wonder if your aftermarket ever held up without engine surging etc..

[@emc2377]

Good vid, but it's too dark to see any detail. Or maybe that's me.

[@Sudz28]

My engine model is 31p777; what is the corresponding carb model number? They don't make tracking down replacement parts easy!

[@Buckwsr]

It's probably part number 594593 (previously part number 794572). It's not hard to look up parts. Just google model number 31P777, but include the TYPE as well (for example, 0299-E1). You did not mention the type number of your engine....

[@Sudz28]

@@Buckwsr Thanks, I did Google the model number and found some parts lists, but they also seemed to specify Nikki vs. some other carb and I wasn't sure which I had. It looks like the TYPE is 0371E01 or 040729ZE. At least, that's what's printed after the Model # on the engine.

[@Buckwsr]

@@Sudz28 ok, so the "type" is 0371-E1. The other number is the date code, and the 04 means your engine was built in 2004. If you have the Nikki carburetor, your replacement part number is 794572. You can get a cheap replacement on Ebay for 15 bucks. If you have the walbro carburetor (which I like much better than Nikki), just buy the rebuild kit, clean it thoroughly, and re-install.

[@Buckwsr]

The walbro carb overhaul kit is part number 697241, about $25 bucks on ebay.

[@Sudz28]

@@Buckwsr Thanks again - it appears a Nikki is what is currently on it (I had to take a very bright light and shine it from just the right angle in order to barely be able to read it).

[@jenniferj7588]

If if all you guys would use the shut off knob and shut off when not using gas in carb it would save you from changing the carb often....Just shut off gas before you turn off engine and you will never over fill carb and save lot of work later if store tractor too use up fuel in carb and will never buy carb again...

[@tailofzabu2939]

Do you happen to remember which after market carb you used?

[@Buckwsr]

Sorry, I don't remember. Just look on eBay and you will find a lot of options.

[@susanmurray5001]

Throttle Cable (NOT Carburator)

[@edsmith2503]

I'm so sick of KZbin More commercials then cable tv

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you. Keep watching!