I have just bought a 2011 LTS 1500, never been used to mow. Washed out the fuel tank, changes all filters and plug, greased 4 points, set platform which was initially attached and attached unlevelled, work beautifully, has a 38" cut and usually use gear 2 or 3 in longer grass and go slow, this is not a speed machine. the 17.5hp engine, B&S, is reasonably good, I wash it out thoroughly each time, its still like brand new.
Bought mine in 2020 from Lowes. The only problem I've faced is self induced. I hit a chunk of concrete in tall grass. So today, I'm replacing both spindles. Like others have mentioned, take it easy on this mower.
I just bought mine brand new at a lowes outlet for $550, had a little dent on the hood from transport so they marked it down 75%. Hope yours is still kicking!
if the tractor is a bumpy ride, it's because your yard is bumpy. Start adding sand every year until it smooth's out. Also, this is not a mower you can beet the shit out of. It's an economy machine, which means you're going to have to take better care of it more often. Unless you got money to just throw around
Hey just wondering if you or anyone had some pretty serious deck vibration with it. Mine is new and shakes like a jackhammer. I've checked all of the obvious stuff. Nothing's out of whack. The only thing two things that seem abnormal to me is the amount of freeplay the deck has, and the engagement pulley shakes back and forth while it's running the belt.
It should have come with a little black "trough" that fits under that oil drain plug to guide the oil over the frame.....I have a T100 with the same engine and mine came with it.
You can get off with engine going as long as you put it in neutral and apply the parking brake. A good mower. Was push mowing 1.6 acre lot before I FINALLY got one
mine will not start on choke. it start on rapid. I can mow grass, but once I cut it off it will not start again. I have a hard time starting it. what could that be? mine
$1,800...damn lol. I paid around $1,100 with military discount free truck delivery plus another discount because it was missing the owners manual and stuff. Overall it's great! For context I have 3/4 acre. Used to have a Husqvarna 54" deck 26hp V-twin Kohler, used that for a year then sold it for $200 more than I paid due to "inflation" lol. Was push mowing the 3/4 acre for a couple years but it sucked especially when I stepped into a yellow jacket hive twice. This Craftsman T110 is the perfect middle ground and I've mowed 12" grass when I waiting like a month and a half between mows! It's great!
Could be a few things - 1. You need to be sitting on the seat because of the kill switch. 2. The lever by your left foot needs to be pushed in all the way. 3. Your choke needs to be all the way up, above the rabbit symbol to start and then brought back down. 4. Won't start if your deck is down. 5. Make sure you have gas in it. Beyond that proper spark plug gap, in line fuel filter clogged, check the oil level (really shouldn't be an issue new but you never know). Check out your warranty information to see what's covered. Hope that helps a bit
My T110 was complete junk, nothing but problems since I bought it. Within Two years with regular maintenance and synthetic oil the cam lobes wore out and she’s locked up.
Mowers junks bought one brought it back the first day I went to use it. They tried to sel me one that wouldn't start then the third one I mowed once and it stalled and wouldn't start back up! I went and bought a z355e deere zturn way better investment this tractor sucks
I don't know who needs to hear this, but I have replaced my battery twice. Then one day I backed it out of my shed, went and did something, came back, dead battery. (previous times it signaled "fail" on my overly-informational charger). So I started to go get my charger but was pissed cuz brand new battery. So I disconnected headlights, which are "always on"? Wtf? To my suprise, turned key and it started. Maybe I had bad batteries, maybe Lowes set up the mower wrong, but why have useless headlights drain your battery? Who mows in the dark? Reply if you've had similar issues with the craftsman. Reply
absolute junk. everything by mtd nowadays is junk. The stamped decks fall apart, the spindles suck, the engines have cam issues, the transmissions grenade inside, the deck belts always pop off, the belt guards snap due to vibration. The frames snap/twist. Avoid these at all costs let alone anything made by mtd
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Good take, thanks for the info. I’m going to fix up my dads old one and try to sell it for profit.
I have a craftsman YT 3000 it is a 2013 bought it brand new 10 years ago still looks and runs like brand new. I hope you still have yours. Good luck.
I have just bought a 2011 LTS 1500, never been used to mow. Washed out the fuel tank, changes all filters and plug, greased 4 points, set platform which was initially attached and attached unlevelled, work beautifully, has a 38" cut and usually use gear 2 or 3 in longer grass and go slow, this is not a speed machine. the 17.5hp engine, B&S, is reasonably good, I wash it out thoroughly each time, its still like brand new.
Bought mine in 2020 from Lowes. The only problem I've faced is self induced. I hit a chunk of concrete in tall grass. So today, I'm replacing both spindles. Like others have mentioned, take it easy on this mower.
I just bought mine brand new at a lowes outlet for $550, had a little dent on the hood from transport so they marked it down 75%. Hope yours is still kicking!
I have had my T110 for 2 yrs. No probs at all.
$2139 at Lowes now a days....yikes. Also for the oil, I think there should have been a plastic part that channels the oil when you drain it
if the tractor is a bumpy ride, it's because your yard is bumpy. Start adding sand every year until it smooth's out. Also, this is not a mower you can beet the shit out of. It's an economy machine, which means you're going to have to take better care of it more often. Unless you got money to just throw around
Hey just wondering if you or anyone had some pretty serious deck vibration with it. Mine is new and shakes like a jackhammer. I've checked all of the obvious stuff. Nothing's out of whack. The only thing two things that seem abnormal to me is the amount of freeplay the deck has, and the engagement pulley shakes back and forth while it's running the belt.
Own one. Purchased new. Has been a piece of crap after two weeks. Nothing is worth a crap but the Briggs and Stratton engine.
It should have come with a little black "trough" that fits under that oil drain plug to guide the oil over the frame.....I have a T100 with the same engine and mine came with it.
I agree. Why do they make them so you make such a mess changing the oil?
Mine did
@@357bullfrog9 You should see the mess after changing the oil filter on a $25K Harley-Davidson.
mine did
Bought ours in either April or March of 2020
I have one, bought May of 2020. Most all parts are now obsolete.
Mine came with a funnel to direct flow.
You can get off with engine going as long as you put it in neutral and apply the parking brake. A good mower. Was push mowing 1.6 acre lot before I FINALLY got one
mine will not start on choke. it start on rapid. I can mow grass, but once I cut it off it will not start again. I have a hard time starting it. what could that be?
mine
Just watched a video check the battery ground
$1,800...damn lol. I paid around $1,100 with military discount free truck delivery plus another discount because it was missing the owners manual and stuff. Overall it's great! For context I have 3/4 acre. Used to have a Husqvarna 54" deck 26hp V-twin Kohler, used that for a year then sold it for $200 more than I paid due to "inflation" lol. Was push mowing the 3/4 acre for a couple years but it sucked especially when I stepped into a yellow jacket hive twice. This Craftsman T110 is the perfect middle ground and I've mowed 12" grass when I waiting like a month and a half between mows! It's great!
How do you start it brand new I can’t get mine started
Could be a few things -
1. You need to be sitting on the seat because of the kill switch.
2. The lever by your left foot needs to be pushed in all the way.
3. Your choke needs to be all the way up, above the rabbit symbol to start and then brought back down.
4. Won't start if your deck is down.
5. Make sure you have gas in it.
Beyond that proper spark plug gap, in line fuel filter clogged, check the oil level (really shouldn't be an issue new but you never know). Check out your warranty information to see what's covered. Hope that helps a bit
Put gas in it?
@@f62darkstar no shit
@@dontchawannaknow1017 it was broken was missing parts they still dropped it off
@@raronow5320 sorry...I couldn't resist
My T110 was complete junk, nothing but problems since I bought it. Within Two years with regular maintenance and synthetic oil the cam lobes wore out and she’s locked up.
This is why I stay away from big box stores that sell these. They never last. Complete junk. Consider getting something better quality that’s used.
Mowers junks bought one brought it back the first day I went to use it. They tried to sel me one that wouldn't start then the third one I mowed once and it stalled and wouldn't start back up! I went and bought a z355e deere zturn way better investment this tractor sucks
I don't know who needs to hear this, but I have replaced my battery twice. Then one day I backed it out of my shed, went and did something, came back, dead battery. (previous times it signaled "fail" on my overly-informational charger). So I started to go get my charger but was pissed cuz brand new battery. So I disconnected headlights, which are "always on"? Wtf? To my suprise, turned key and it started. Maybe I had bad batteries, maybe Lowes set up the mower wrong, but why have useless headlights drain your battery? Who mows in the dark? Reply if you've had similar issues with the craftsman.
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I bought used 500.00
I just bought one used for $500 as well. But it was lightly used. Almost brand new.
absolute junk. everything by mtd nowadays is junk. The stamped decks fall apart, the spindles suck, the engines have cam issues, the transmissions grenade inside, the deck belts always pop off, the belt guards snap due to vibration. The frames snap/twist. Avoid these at all costs let alone anything made by mtd