How to repair a craftsman mower deck when it will not disengage properly. How to install a mower deck blade engagement idler bracket. Blades that will not disengage. Blade Engagement Bracket. amzn.to/3OrjVrH.
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@lethalalias4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I'm a 57 yr old woman who has to fix things myself. It's videos like this that can help out a person tons. Good job!
@heavysnow86163 жыл бұрын
Keep at it. I have taught numerous women how to work on things and most do excellent. It takes practice and patience. Continued good luck and enjoy it!
@markgilmour292 Жыл бұрын
Dude!! No bs. No lolly gagging Right to the point. Outstanding Video. You made this problem go away for us. THANK YOU. Please keep up the fantastic work.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful and you were able to get the job done! Thank you for watching and the kind comment. Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!
@aaroncarlson75144 жыл бұрын
Keeping my old mower running with your help! Thank you!
@cobalt2aluminatetell9722 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I loved how you showed the parts moving and how it should look while engaged. I realized that not only did I have a divot in the spot you showed, but also from the other blade brake. I realized this because I moved the right blade brake out of the way, then shifted the idler arm like you demonstrated, and the left blade brake was still preventing it from engaging. I lightly hand grinded them both down and now it works smoothly again! I know this is a temporary fix, but at least it will work until I can order the part and get it installed. It's Fall and I'm a women who knows Nothing about repairs, who was panicking because my mower is used to mulch or pick up my leaves. You don't know how much I APPRECIATE you posting this video! THANK YOU!!
@JohnsonsSmallEngines2 жыл бұрын
Thank you the the kind comment! I’m glad it was helpful:) please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated:)
@robertstephenson983925 күн бұрын
Thanks not exactly my problem but I followed where the cable went and found my problem . 2 pulleys we’re stuck together . Very clear instructions , thank you
@JohnsonsSmallEngines24 күн бұрын
I’m glad it help you through your issue and thank you for the kind comment!
@pneuamtics1 Жыл бұрын
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@neknosnaws59904 жыл бұрын
My old Craftsman experiences this problem, especially if I don't disengage it before turning the unit off. I had a lot of mowing to do that had to be done right away, so with the help of your video to locate the jamming engagement plate, I used a large standard screwdriver (for slotted screws) and with the motor off, of course, as it wouldn't start anyway while engaged, I slipped the blade of the screwdriver under the plate and twisted the screwdriver, and pulled the disengage handle down, and the mower disengaged immediately, and I was able to get the mowing done and also disengaged the mower before shutting the motor off so it will start next time. At the end of the cutting year I may remove the mowing ass'y and replace or repair the offending parts, if I can get through the rest of this year's mowing. You video was invaluable; thank you!
@craigpresnell66662 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this video! It would have taken me forever to figure out this problem without it. In my case, the indentation causing the problem could not be seen from the top, it was only worn out on the bottom 95% and not all the way through. Your video turned a real headache into a quick 30 minute job. Thank you again!
@JohnsonsSmallEngines2 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig, I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends about my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching!
@t.j.dickau49684 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Found your video last week, ordered the part on Amazon, did the job today, went great!
@JohnsonsSmallEngines4 жыл бұрын
T.J. Dickau I’m glad it all worked out!
@sethgardner86233 жыл бұрын
You make it look easy! I am going to try to do this later today. Wish me luck.. I will keep this video on loop as I do it.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
You’ll do fine! And yes you can just keep watching!! Good luck!
@frankmonteleone25472 жыл бұрын
Super helpful! Thanks for explaining this in a clear and precise way. You ROCK!
@JohnsonsSmallEngines2 жыл бұрын
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@dennisbsutube3 жыл бұрын
You saved the day! I don't think I would have found that defect. Great detail in your video. Thank you.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this helped you out! Thank you for the kind words :)
@courtneyblock67953 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for a great how to video. I am so grateful so that I can save money and fix myself. You are awesome. I am a 58 year old woman and don't have an air wrench but a tip to those who don't if you put your socket wrench on it and cant get it loose, put a long metal pipe over the handle of wrench and give yourself extra leverage.:)
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
I’m happy you were able to repair this yourself! Thank you for watching :)
@houcklauren4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR THIS!! Our blades would not engage. We replaced the cable which was really stretched out and still nothing. We really don't know much about mowers and how they work. No one else actually showed us what the pulley was supposed to do. And the manual is fucking useless. As soon as we saw how the pulley was supposed to move, we had it fixed within 5 minutes. You, sir, are a lifesaver!
@Tommyr3 жыл бұрын
I had the same problem. Replaced the cable and still had the issue of the blades not stopping. I figured it might be the return spring so ordered a new one. I'll have to look at this next week when the parts come.
@michellealms32382 жыл бұрын
@@Tommyr where’s return spring located?
@Tommyr2 жыл бұрын
@@michellealms3238 on the mower deck near the pulley. See the manual diagram. However I think I may have to replace the bracket the pulley goes on instead, it wears in one spot and that is likely the real cause.
@michellealms32382 жыл бұрын
@@Tommyr after I replaced the belt I found a unknown spring. Seems since then my blades will not unengage. They run steady. I replaced the pto cable since then cause it broke and no change. Any ideas?
@Tommyr2 жыл бұрын
@@michellealms3238 Now I am NOT a small engine mechanic so others can be more helpful, I can only tell what I have found by learning by doing. That spring MIGHT be the return spring that brings the pulley back to stop the blades. You should let a small engine mechanic check it out for you locally.
@bienhelado2044 жыл бұрын
Because of your video, we figured out the previous owner had put a few things on wrong. We kept going through engagement cables that would break at the PTO lever. Thanks.
@simonwaite58154 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial, appreciate your effort and knowledge.
@windigoking Жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention the other divot from the other engagement arm. I just used a flap disk on my grinder and smoothed the divots out. Worked beautiful. Thanks man.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
You just just shortened the distance from the blade brake to the blade hub pulley in turn may effect the belt wear and if you keep grinding away, the brakes will stay engaged. Thanks for watching!
@jimcase19937 ай бұрын
I got crafted riding mower how do put a plow
@Chilllybob Жыл бұрын
Great video, I just worked on a friend's LT2000 that was the exact part that was bad I took it home and I welded it . I filled in the worn notches then filed & painted.. I made it look new again and it worked great.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
Nice! I am in the process of re-welding many I have from swapping out due to the new ones I have been putting on seem like the metal is softer than before. I think welding may hold up better. I run a shop and I always try and put new on if I can but I haven’t been happy with the new ones. I’m glad this video helped you get your neighbor back up and running and you have welding skills!! Thank you for watching and the kind comment:)
@Chilllybob Жыл бұрын
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines I wanted to post pictures but there is nothing to click on to post them
@brianforan68333 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Brad. Your video showed me exactly the problem my LT1000 was having w/ the blades not disengaging. Clear, intuitive video.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful :)
@brianforan68333 жыл бұрын
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines I also saw in your video that the mower blade engagement pivot plate had a return spring; my mower didn't have such a spring. So, I fashioned one and now the blades disengage when I drop the engagement lever, even with that divit in the plate. I guess the plate used to pivot away on its own w/out the spring until that divit formed. Eventually, I guess I'll have to replace the plate like you showed in your video.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
They added that spring after they had issues with the plate. Yes, you eventually will need to replace it or sometimes you can grind it smooth. I always replace it for my customers to do the job correctly. I’m glad the spring has you up and running again!
@brianforan68333 жыл бұрын
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Hi, Brad. Since you obviously know a lot about these Craftsman riding mowers (mine is an LTX1100 42" deck), could you answer the following question for me? Is the lower bearing on the mower spindle removable? I just replaced one of the spindle mandrels on my mower deck and reused the spindle. The lower bearing had a little friction but I was unable to pry it off. I did grease remove the grease seal and greased it well, though. I know that you can replace the madrel/spindle as a unit w/ new bearings, but I hate to waste good parts. Thanks much. Brian Foran
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
@@brianforan6833 yes the lower bearing will come out.
@davehart28043 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Attention to detail really means a lot. Now I know why my tractor deck belt runs all the time. Thanks
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
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@andrewbratos69074 жыл бұрын
great video good info doing mine, i always put a spot of W-D⁴⁰ on the threads weather nut on or nut off, great job
@alanlevine39843 жыл бұрын
Just ordered blade brake assembly for my LT1000. Going to give it a try. If i cant do it, I'll bring the deck over to you. Thanks Brad. Your the best.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
Make sure you have the return spring too!
@alanlevine39843 жыл бұрын
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines in need of a weld on the deck. Can you do that? Can I stop by so you can look at it? Thanks Brad.
@scolopede2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you uploading this vid. I have a Craftsman I bought new in the late 90s, mod # 917.259551, engine still runs great. But the blades won't disengage, I could stop the engine and yank on that pulley to disengage the blades, I thought a spring broke but, now I know. I have to order that part but I kind of like working on stuff like this. At first I could put the lever in disengage mode and the blades would take a minute to disengage while running, now they don't.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful!
@josedejesus6185 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this instructional! I was having the same problem with my Ariel’s and could not figure out why!?👏👏👏👏. Keep them coming!
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Will do!
@garpark3153 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great informative video. Quick and to the point without all the BS talking that does nothing but take up time.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful. I am here to help! Thank you for the kind words. Please like 👍 and subscribe to me grow my channel. Tell a friend or two and if there is anything that I can help you with in the future, I’ll try and get a video out on it.
@eddielawley47403 жыл бұрын
Great video, I used my welder and filled the divet then grinded it nice and smooth.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I’m glad this video helped you out and thanks for the kind words:)
@davidbelitz7692 Жыл бұрын
I don't understand why the divot can't be ground down so it doesn't catch anymore? No welding, no replacement
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
You will loose the air gap between the blade pulleys and blade brakes when the mower deck is on. If you grind too much away, the blade brakes will stay on all the time. Try it. You may be able to do it for a while. I cannot afford to have customers machines go out like that.
@keegansheets5502 Жыл бұрын
well explained brotha, one of a few videos with good video and audio explanations for the new and old backyard mechanics, take care
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad this was helpful and thank you for the kind comment!
@paul87buick4 жыл бұрын
Well done video better then most others on the subject
@jasontaft4803 Жыл бұрын
Great video, easy to understand. Great step by step process. Great explanation on the reason to it needs to be fixed, divet on bracket and more important safety. Thank you, great video
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
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@stevewick1Ай бұрын
Appreciate... swapped mine and this video made the job easy
@JohnsonsSmallEnginesАй бұрын
Glad it helped
@richardcollins5591 Жыл бұрын
I have the same model, with the same issue. After watching this video, I feel good about my chances to fix it!
@user-ne4vk1or8t Жыл бұрын
Awesome and to the point. I like a few others was able to weld both of the divets fixing the issue. The nice thing about doing the weld is you only have to remove the left most pulley ( as viewed from the video). Thank you.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I have welded a few and with the parts getting more expensive, I keep all of the bad ones and weld them when I have time. Most people do not have a welder and to take it to pay for it to be welded is not cost effective. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@kenw3055 ай бұрын
Great video! It doesn’t look like any lube required around the bracket.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines5 ай бұрын
You are correct
@chipwood29632 жыл бұрын
hey , great demo.... I just got the exact mower deck, minus a spring or 2 , pulleys rattle and deck won't disengage, got good view of spring location and hope now this will be the fix ....THANK YOU......
@JohnsonsSmallEngines2 жыл бұрын
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@mikewinchester3185Ай бұрын
Really liked you putting the amazon link to the part. Awesome video
@JohnsonsSmallEnginesАй бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful!
@irishwristwatch924 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, i have not been able to remember how to put it back together. You saved me
@jeffrandolf56733 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Just took my mower deck off & there is NO RETURN SPRING (the one you removed) I figured there had to be one somewhere? Now I know... need to order that as well. THANKS!
@peterd70094 жыл бұрын
You helped me immensely with this video !!! Thank you so much !!!
@JohnsonsSmallEngines4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@user-bw9ye9qw8r Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation, detailed and time saving visuals - commend you on showing how we adapt to overcome life's challenges. Wishing you continued success, good health and happiness.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment!
@captainboothat77783 жыл бұрын
Had a deck that wouldn't disengage and found a rando spring. Stupid manual didn't show where that spring goes. Thankfully this video did
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful:)
@pirate19584 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, thank you. Mine does the same thing.. also if I let my grass get to thick or tall.. the blades barely turn. As soon as I get to cut grass they work like they "should". So I guess replacing this will fix that also?
@JohnsonsSmallEngines4 жыл бұрын
I would also replace your belt.
@bobbyclemente213 жыл бұрын
Why not raise the deck a bit, but then you'd have to go over it again?!
@gsolo3284 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Thanks for the help!
@JustAboutAnything66 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! The position of the stationary idler pulley is what I was concerned about. Unfortunately, I had it installed correctly and that wasn't my problem, and I'm still on the hunt for the cause of my disengagement problem.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
If the mower deck is moving smoothly, like at the end of this video? Then check your blade engagement cable to make sure it is operating smoothly. I have come across cables that get bound up or kinked or even frozen due to moisture inside the cable.
@JustAboutAnything66 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks for the suggestion. The cable works (worked) perfectly. I just installed new idler pulleys as they sounded a little crunchy, thought it wouldn't hurt. I noticed that I installed my pulley brake spring bracket rotated one notch, from when I replaced the spindles, the spring had hardly any tension, that doesn't help the situation any. I will be replacing the cable, however, because I was going to use the mower to haul some stuff with the deck off. I usually pull the cable up under the dash when the deck is off, but I forgot. I ran over the cable and broke it.
@corey63933 ай бұрын
Came here while searching for answers on my old craftsman. I have the problem with no disengagement, but also no engagement! I took everything apart, cleaned it, and lubed with anti-seize. Things are working more smoothly now, but the mover will not properly/fully engage, and sometimes stays partly engaged. I will look for the divot (gonna weld it up and grind back into shape) but I am wondering if my belt is too long or worn out. It looks OK, but that may not tell the whole story.
@richardbarkley99093 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT!! Thanks Brad!! GREAT VIDEO!! Sure appreciate it!!
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
👍
@tomr1961Ай бұрын
Great job. Thanks for the video and explanations.
@JohnsonsSmallEnginesАй бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.
@abigailvomelmo11673 жыл бұрын
Hi 😊! Thank you SO much!! I enjoyed your video! You are SO talented, SO smart. Have a great rest of your evening!! 😊
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful :)
@abigailvomelmo11673 жыл бұрын
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines 👍👍👍👍
@stevewick13 ай бұрын
appreciate the video and detailed but easy to follow instructions
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 ай бұрын
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@fangorn10004 жыл бұрын
Excellent video.Thank you for sharing
@cashus683 жыл бұрын
Great video i am working on 2004 craftsmen dlt 3000 :) Thank you.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful :)
@ilovetaylor62 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video! I have been troubleshooting my mower for weeks now and I think this is the issue. When you try to start it up the mower blades spin even with the deck disengaged.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines2 жыл бұрын
Let me know what you have found. I’m curious.
@craigstclair4743 Жыл бұрын
Great video ,thanks that showed me what muppets problem was and how to fix it.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
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@risinbison11064 жыл бұрын
Good precise how to video. Wish they were all this good.
@KyleKilroy3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Very helpful. Thank you.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@donaldbiddiscombe80623 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your video my blades keep spinning even after I disengage them. I will buy the part and get it fixed. Thanks
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
Also check your blade brakes that are located next to your blade shaft pulleys.
@KJBrewster1 Жыл бұрын
Great Video, very clear and concise. Thank so very much
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
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@Zues644 жыл бұрын
Great how-to clip... thanks much
@sadisticshananigan18743 жыл бұрын
I have just successfully changed my idler arm by myself thanks to your video. Your awesome! I am now changing spindles and blades. Do you know what size the bolts are that connect the spindles to the deck cuz the old bolts broke removing them so I have to get new ones? Thank you so much. Keep the videos coming, I'll need them :)
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the idler pulley! I think the bolts are 5/16 x 1.25 length not sure if they are fine thread or course. You can look all your parts up that you need from Sears parts direct online. Take the model number from under your seat to look up parts.
@sadisticshananigan18743 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@pogtuber51464 жыл бұрын
I grinded that metal down and there was no longer enough push on the spindle brake, so my brake would remain engaged even while the blades were spinning. I should replace the part like you did! Also could you post a link to the part you bought?
@edpagan21032 жыл бұрын
Dude. You are amazing!!! You solved the issue on my deck
@JohnsonsSmallEngines2 жыл бұрын
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@210GrainsOfJustice4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video got the same mower, mine also runs rough, throttles up and down constantly until the blades are engaged then it smoothes out a bit. It also pops real loud when I shut it down 😳
@VegasEdo4 жыл бұрын
Mine was doing the same thing until I went through the carb and degunked it. Smoothed out that pulsing.
@210GrainsOfJustice4 жыл бұрын
Chad Ostler Update: replaced my carb with a new one that took care of the surging, I also replaced the intake push rod it was bent and also replaced the valve guide and 1 valve cap, smooth as butter now 😉
@bryancollingwood53382 жыл бұрын
I did mine as you showed, but then thought after, for the cost of a nut and bolt is it worth the agro. If I have to do another one I will grind off the nut and order the nut and bolt at the same time as the idler plate. Then since I would not be replacing it for sometime ( if ever ) I would tack weld the bolt head to the new idler plate which would make it easier to tighten the lock nut. Perhaps the manufacturers should have made it that way in the beginning,
@alperez8778 Жыл бұрын
You just helped me save a ton, thank you for the video.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
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@ralphpuleo19873 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!👍
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful:)
@lionelsoto2327 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help and knowledge, success
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
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@ericulry4743Ай бұрын
And here I am missing that spring!
@Charles-q4o24 күн бұрын
Missing that spring can cause 2 problems. Blades not fully disengage & PTO cable backing up & unhooking. Had both. IT was missing when I got. didn't see it in manual works fine now
@powerforall8998 Жыл бұрын
even save you more money i have done this a lot on these mowers all you have to do is fill in the divot point with weld and polish down, easy fix and don't have to buy a new plate
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
How many plates could you buy and install to pay for the welder? Hundreds and hundred of dollars cheaper just to replace the plate and much cheaper in labor then welding.
@rawbacon8 ай бұрын
Haven't looked at mine but this seems like a good possibility of what's going on.
@gabrielciotti256411 ай бұрын
Good video. Very helpful. Thanks
@JohnsonsSmallEngines11 ай бұрын
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@MrGibratan4 жыл бұрын
Really good video thank you help me a lot
@tomlennon1696 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job. Great job showing realignment
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.
@bullfrogswamphomestead95633 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton brother, mine has been acting up for awhile. 👍
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@johneskins33174 жыл бұрын
You seem like the right guy to ask my question to, I have an MTD 46 " 3 blade mower that my neighbor borrowed and while it was over there, his dumbass little brother-in-law took it apart and now I'm not too sure I got it back right. I don't have a manual or diagram for the cable, brackets, and springs to hook up to, and the little turd didn't take any pictures either. If you have any pictures or ideas where to find something that would work, please post it and I'll get it. Being as I'm a subscriber I'll definitely see it. One more thing, I can tell you are also one of us die-hard work-a-holics too and we got something in common my friend, I noticed you are missing your left hand and you have the working man's hands. Me too, I lopped both of mine off in an industrial accident but the doctors were able to repair a lot of them. Lost all the wrist bones on my left so no pivot there, and all fives fingers crushed on the right, lost only the middle one and can't straighten the rest all the way. They told me it would be 2 years before I could go back to work if at all, I told him he was nuts if he thought I was going to sit by and do nothing but watch Oprah all day, so I went back to work in 3 months. Not trying to be nosy or brag or what ever, just wanted to let you know I can relate .
@JohnsonsSmallEngines4 жыл бұрын
Hi John, I would take the model number off of the tag under the seat and due some research online. You should be able to get a parts breakdown and a user manual online to help you put your machine back together. I was born with the one hand so I feel lucky in the sense that it's all I have ever known. You and I are alike as we have dealt with the cards we have been giving to the best of our abilities and make it work!
@charles7112 Жыл бұрын
Well, after doing all the recommended adjustments and all the cams were moving freely and all the towers were working properly my blades would still not stop. I put a new 95 inch belt on and the blades continued to turn. So I bought a 96 inch belt and my problem was solved.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you figured it out and you’re up and running! I always recommend taking the model number off your machine, go to the Internet to a parts look up and find the correct part number for your belt. A OEM belt Is the best way to go. Original equipment manufacture.
@charles7112 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines well I have the part numbers from my original documentation and it calls for a 95 in belt but this is an older tractor and perhaps something bent over the years.
@Jaspel3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for, thanks!
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
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@chasgantz7728 Жыл бұрын
Working on one now.. My first riding mower deck. I'm finding all kinds of things wrong with the deck. Frozen tensioner, Bad idler bearing, springs missing
@thompsonmichael76783 жыл бұрын
Hello. Thanks for the video!! Help though. Replaced the idler arm, spring, PTO cable and the belt but, it still will not disengage! Did I miss something? Thanks very much !!
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
Check to make sure Everything is moving smoothly without your cable attached or your spring attached. Also check the brake arms have rollers on them. Make sure they are moving properly. It’s hard to explain but I think you’ll get it.
@thompsonmichael76783 жыл бұрын
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks very much!! Keep ya posted!!
@billssimplepinedesign88784 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
@openfarquhar Жыл бұрын
Well...I wish I found this vid a few hours ago....Replaced both idler pulleys and do you think I could remember how they went back on...? Good vid bloke !
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, I'm glad this was helpful. Please give this a like to help the channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated.
@chadlambert31863 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing now I know what's going on with my mower
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment, I’m glad it was helpful,
@allensnook77604 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy fer showing this wear problem n fix.not sure its my same problem,iam trying to help a lady friend who has exact model.found out she couldnt engage mowing blades due to cables little plastic pressure clip bent the split tab holding it in place i fixed that and removed deck .i ran it only a few seconds then disengaged.i bumped shit lever ,went back to i assume nuetral but now wont shift,can start but wont shift and i smell belts getting hot so i shut down.now i cant even free roll it into shed,one rear wheel turns but other acts locked or trying to roll backwards.my question is there a manaul overide rod to put into nuetral long enough to get it to shop?snooky pa.its possible that plate you shown has locked into place and now wont disengage transmission so blades wont engage.safety nannys!!!!snooky pa.appreciate any help.place i worked had john deeres and even if u couldnt start them there was rod to disengage trannys to nuetral.to push into shops!!❤😊😊😊😊😊
@philipchandler330 Жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
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@numchucklee42793 ай бұрын
excellent instructions, thanks
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 ай бұрын
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@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 ай бұрын
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@ejanderay13 жыл бұрын
This was a huge help, thank you!
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome! Thank you for watching
@lewkono17143 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Explained very well! Lew
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
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@travelinghammer469810 ай бұрын
Thank you. Great video.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines10 ай бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind comment.
@anglosaxon16223 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this detailed video on the disengage mechanism. It confirmed that my idler plate spring is missing!. PS: while servicing this area I noticed that my middle idler pulleys are at different heights and do not form a straight line for the belt with the outer blade pulleys? Is this correct?
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
I would need to see what your explaining to me to understand what you are talking about.
@mikefischera851610 ай бұрын
Great video man!
@JohnsonsSmallEngines10 ай бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful.
@silverdragontaylir82523 жыл бұрын
Genius thanks so much (my spring broke also )
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you liked and it was helpful:)
@bobbyclemente213 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, have been looking for how to put all those parts back together. Took photos but they didn't come out too well. I took mine apart but don't have a groove/divot anything like that, but curious why you didn't grease the crud out of the moving parts that engages the blades?
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
You do not grease any of those parts. The blade engagement bracket is engaged on rollers from the blade brakes. No grease is necessary and you do not want grease around grass, it will ultimately get clogged with debris and could also get on the mower deck belt and make it slip.
@bobbyclemente213 жыл бұрын
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thank you, sir!
@JamesThomas-dn6hz4 ай бұрын
Seems like a couple seconds with the angle grinder will have that working again, no problem.
@montiytina2 жыл бұрын
Exelent video man....thanks. I cant found the failure.....
@JohnsonsSmallEngines2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@eagleviewhd5 күн бұрын
I did not realize that the idler pulleys on the Craftsman LT1000 deck were two different pulleys. There are two different part numbers for them. I took them off so I could paint the deck. There are no numbers on the pulleys, and I did not pay attention to which one went where. Does anyone know which one goes where? One of them is slightly wider. That is the only difference I can see.
@Sawdust452053 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much just what my problem was.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful :)
@reidselby25693 жыл бұрын
That explains it ! Thanks for posting.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
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@jeffhetich5777 Жыл бұрын
excellent instructional, thank yo.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
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@thompsonmichael7678 Жыл бұрын
Hi again! Re-replaced everything, idler arms, pulleys pto cable but the darn thing will not fully disengage ! The revolutions are slower than when I have the pto engaged but do not stop completely. AGH !! HELP !! LOL
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
Sounds like your blade brakes are not working?
@woodroofguy3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I needed. Great video. Thanks! New subscriber.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, the kind words and subscribing:)
@m998hmmwv7 Жыл бұрын
That was awesome. Thank you!
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
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@m998hmmwv7 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines liked and subscribed. Any idea what year had no cable but instead had a linkage?
@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын
I’m guessing 80’s to 90’s. If your working on the machine with mechanical engagement and if it has a Briggs and Stratton engine. You can look at the first two numbers of the code numbers on the valve cover and that will give you the year the engine was made and that will good you a time within a few years.
@forqueue2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the excellent video! I pulled mine apart and while replacing the blade engagement arm and ran into another problem. The 'blade-brake-rollers' are totally shot. They aren't riveted like in the video but are bolted into position. Do you have a part number for a replacement? It appears to be a 1/4" shoulder with a ~.575" roller with 10-24 threads. Can't seem to find it in any deck detail drawings.
@JohnsonsSmallEngines2 жыл бұрын
They are no longer available. You need to replace the entire arm.