DIY Tutorial - REBUILD a Craftsman 42" MOWING DECK - LTS2000

You can make your Craftsman Mower Deck cut like new again! This video will show you how to rebuild your 42-inch cutting deck for about $100.00. No specialized skills or tools required....a great DIY project!
Thanks for watching Buck's Small Engine DIY, Putting the "Do" into "Do-It-Yourself"
Get your deck rebuild kit here (paid link): amzn.to/37LHGYu (Be sure to verify it is the correct kit for your tractor!)
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Rambling Intro
4:46 Installing Spindles
9:41 Installing Spindle Brakes
21:22 Spindle Brake Demo
23:45 Installing Idler Pulleys
25:00 Installing Blades
28:36 Installing Belt
29:53 Testing the Mower
31:22 Conclusion

[@smvisualz]

Nice rebuild and thorough detail in explanation and camera angle

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you so much!

[@philliphall5198]

The rebuild kits are good and you keep the old parts for just in case I need them later
I usually never remove the spindles, just new brging and drilling tap and zerts
I clean and paint deck and paint bottom with used motor oil

[@TheFlyswat]

Hey great video, much appreciated by us DIY’ers!

[@johnball5616]

Good video. Helped me out. Thanks. Especially on brake pulley's

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks, John.

[@JuNe_617]

Thanks for this one.. great video!

[@MrTrigger106]

Thank you for this. Its exactly what i needed to fix mine. I ordered brake pads online (forgot from who) and they sent me two for the right side. One tall and one short. The other 4:56 parts i got confused me because they sent two springs for the left and two of the other kind for the right. Your video enlightened me.

[@MrTrigger106]

When i ordered parts from Sears Direct, i used the parts list from the manual. I ordered spindles, washers, nuts, and the bolts. I think Sears could have told me the spindle they have already includes nuts bolts and washers.

[@christianparkour8880]

Amen its good to hear people proclaiming Jesus

[@bitchut3218]

You did a Excellent job with this

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you. I just came in from mowing with this machine. Works great.

[@bertrandartigues655]

Really nice video! Did you get a different brake pad? I had the same problem, the one I got was too long! Thank you

[@TheRetiredtech]

Anti seize on the bolts I find better than lube

[@philliphall5198]

For sure you can save the spindle and replace brging later for 12 bucks or less
Antizee or never zee is just smart thing to do
DIY guys never use it because there not full time mechanic

[@roberteaton8687]

Can you list the part numbers for this mower I have the exact same one. The link doesn’t match up to the 4 bolt spindle.

[@alexw7091]

I may have missed it but I did not see you re-attach the clutch cable to engage the the blade. I have my belt rubbing on the brake pad edge by the idler pulley
On Brake pad I have same issue of the one pad being at what I think is the wrong angle as you show in

[@FernandoHernandez-jb8ti]

I rebuild my lawn mower it's like that now I got a new desk cut🙃🙂🙃👈

[@eddiecheryl5567]

Good job would have like to seen how to put the deck on and off but I'm most happy about you mentioning my savior, Jesus!😊

[@Buckwsr]

Wow. I don't remember mentioning the Lord Jesus. I will have to go back and watch the video. Thanks.

[@philliphall5198]

Amen 🙏

[@chuckhansen1521]

Caution, your link to the rebuild kit comes up with a 3 post spindle. Like you said, make sure you're ordering the correct parts!

[@barbaragasawski6516]

Where did you buy parts

[@Buckwsr]

I think I bought the deck rebuild kit with all the necessary parts on ebay, if I remember correctly.