Very helpful video. I bought a 2016 LT 2000 last year. It had gas in the oil. I put a fuel shut off like yours in the fuel line. It was surging bad so i ran quite a bit of sea foam in the gas through it. By the end of the season it had quit surging. So maybe it helped. Every time I shut it down i turn the fuel shut off valve off and run the gas out of the carburetor. I only use non ethanol fuel. I was shocked how fast that carburetor would let the fuel flow into the engine. With mine just a matter of a few minutes if the engine isn't running. Thanks again for the helpful video.
People give those old Craftsman mowers no respect! They were really great, simple little machines that hold up well if they are taken care of and stored out of the weather and remain cheap and easy to get parts for. People just abuse them and throw them away because they were neither a fancy name brand nor loaded with high end features (that break later and cost you time and money) if you can find a good used one with a Kohler Pro (relabeled Command), all the better! Far and away better machines than the MTD rebadged Craftsman they build now.
Just picked one up for our work shop for 150 bucks and it turns on, just won’t go into gear. Hopefully I can watch enough videos on the LT2000 and learn a few things.
Great question. There has definitely been some debate about whether or not these red filters fall under the “better than nothing” category. However I think Steve over at Steves small engine saloon made a great video, explaining how even though these filters may catch the big stuff, it’s actually the little stuff that they don’t catch that will clog your carburetor. It’s like a new take on the old saying “like a screen door on a submarine” it’s going to keep the fish out but it’s the water that’s going to get you lol. Here is a link to the video if you’re interested. ruclips.net/video/y5i2siDlp90/видео.html
So ethanol, attracts moisture, and if enough of that moisture sits in the carb long enough it will react with the copper, that’s in the brass jets and cause a very similar green film condition. However I have had a slew of machines come in where the owner used green sta-bil and let the machine sit for too long and each carb looked the same.
not understanding the problem with filters on a gravity fed machine ? I chuck the red screens and put a real gas filter on all machines gravity fed or not , never had an issue and I know they are keeping fine debris out of the jets , etc ... please advise
It’s definitely the subject of much debate. Steve’s small engine saloon has done a couple of fantastic videos on fuel filters which I highly recommend watching. Basically fuel filters on certain systems, depending on the distance to the carburetor and height of the gas tank etc.. they will not flow fuel once the tank reaches a certain level. But also and more importantly, any amount of water in the fuel will be absorbed into the filter paper plugging the filter and not allowing fuel to flow through properly. It’s not true with every gravity fed machine. And if there is one already there I’ll usually just replace it with a new one, but it’s happened to me enough to just avoid adding one.
@@delra8997 different engines recommend different oil grades. This also varies depending on what climate you’re in. I am in New England, so I run 10W-30 in all of my Mowers
Very helpful video. I bought a 2016 LT 2000 last year. It had gas in the oil. I put a fuel shut off like yours in the fuel line. It was surging bad so i ran quite a bit of sea foam in the gas through it. By the end of the season it had quit surging. So maybe it helped. Every time I shut it down i turn the fuel shut off valve off and run the gas out of the carburetor. I only use non ethanol fuel. I was shocked how fast that carburetor would let the fuel flow into the engine. With mine just a matter of a few minutes if the engine isn't running. Thanks again for the helpful video.
Awesome! Glad it smoothed out for you, a fuel shut off is good insurance 👍🏻
I always replace the spindle brging and then I know for sure it’s going to work correctly and last
Deck is key to sales
Agreed 👍🏻
I’m working on rebuilding one just like it and hipa carbs are great
I’m rebuilding everything on it and painting it also 😊
Nice!👍🏻
Best GARDEN TRACTOR MADE BY SEARS!!! GREAT TO DRIVE!!! GREAT TO HAVE,NICE LOOKING IN GUNMETAL GREY!!!
Have to agree with you there 👍🏻
People give those old Craftsman mowers no respect! They were really great, simple little machines that hold up well if they are taken care of and stored out of the weather and remain cheap and easy to get parts for. People just abuse them and throw them away because they were neither a fancy name brand nor loaded with high end features (that break later and cost you time and money) if you can find a good used one with a Kohler Pro (relabeled Command), all the better! Far and away better machines than the MTD rebadged Craftsman they build now.
You hit the nail right on the head 👍🏻 proper, upkeep and maintenance and you’ll get 30 more years out of these riders!
Exactly. The lt2000 with a Kohler and hydro is awesome. We have 3.
Just found your channel. Immediate fan. Also just subscribed. Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much! Welcome to the channel!👍🏻
Excellent information Sir!🎉
Thank you!👍🏻
Just picked one up for our work shop for 150 bucks and it turns on, just won’t go into gear. Hopefully I can watch enough videos on the LT2000 and learn a few things.
That’s a great price! Best of luck with it!👍🏻
Can’t beat a 3/8 pipe and elbow with plug Lolol
That’s what I do to most of them 👍🏻
Does anyone know where to get the dust cap for the rear wheels? I damaged one. I can't find the part number. Thanks
I believe the part number should be 532121232, and you can find them on Amazon 👍🏻
Wouldn't it be wise to use a fuel screen you know the small red ones keep some debris out.
Great question. There has definitely been some debate about whether or not these red filters fall under the “better than nothing” category. However I think Steve over at Steves small engine saloon made a great video, explaining how even though these filters may catch the big stuff, it’s actually the little stuff that they don’t catch that will clog your carburetor. It’s like a new take on the old saying “like a screen door on a submarine” it’s going to keep the fish out but it’s the water that’s going to get you lol.
Here is a link to the video if you’re interested.
ruclips.net/video/y5i2siDlp90/видео.html
Tubes and carb rebuild she will run again, unless the cam took a dump 😊
She runs perfect 👍🏻
Did you say fuel stabilizer left that gunk in the carb bowl? I thought ethanol would do that.
So ethanol, attracts moisture, and if enough of that moisture sits in the carb long enough it will react with the copper, that’s in the brass jets and cause a very similar green film condition. However I have had a slew of machines come in where the owner used green sta-bil and let the machine sit for too long and each carb looked the same.
I put a new drive belt and now is hard move the shifter when the engine is running but when the engine is off shift easy why?
Sounds like the belt may be too tight. Did you match it up to the old one? Just wondering if it may be too small
What size is the belt fir the deck, is it a 42 " deck
It honestly varies from model to model
not understanding the problem with filters on a gravity fed machine ? I chuck the red screens and put a real gas filter on all machines gravity fed or not , never had an issue and I know they are keeping fine debris out of the jets , etc ... please advise
It’s definitely the subject of much debate. Steve’s small engine saloon has done a couple of fantastic videos on fuel filters which I highly recommend watching. Basically fuel filters on certain systems, depending on the distance to the carburetor and height of the gas tank etc.. they will not flow fuel once the tank reaches a certain level. But also and more importantly, any amount of water in the fuel will be absorbed into the filter paper plugging the filter and not allowing fuel to flow through properly. It’s not true with every gravity fed machine. And if there is one already there I’ll usually just replace it with a new one, but it’s happened to me enough to just avoid adding one.
I have that engine it comes with the Briggs cheap screen filter that’s about 7 bucks lol
Those screen filters are garbage! Lol
There’s good paper filters that will work also for less money
He is a mechanic
Thank you! 👍🏻
Please show me how to hook the choke throttle up on a craftsman LS 2000...thank you
Unfortunately, the model of tractor doesn’t help me. I would need to know what motor it has in it.
B/s carb kit number ???
After market kits are terrible
Need both numbers if you don’t mind 😊😊😊
This is the Briggs 698781 gasket kit 👍🏻
@@hester781thanks
Thanks so much for the video!
You’re welcome! Glad I could help!👍🏻
Excellent help. Just bought the same mower and will follow all these steps.
Awesome! Best of luck with it! 👍🏻
How much oil is needed, when changing the oil? 1 qt? 2 qts?
It depends on the engine, but most are in that range 👍🏻
@hester781 thank you. And should I use SAE full synthetic 5w 30?
@@delra8997 different engines recommend different oil grades. This also varies depending on what climate you’re in. I am in New England, so I run 10W-30 in all of my Mowers
@@hester781 I'm in southeast Wisconsin.