Craftsman 17.5 hp 42 in. Deck Lawn Tractor - CA Model "high enough riding" Questions

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...need adjusted but 99% of the time the valves need adjusted. They are not opening soon enough causing the compression in the cylinder to reach high levels too early in the stroke. Hope this

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higher the cutting deck, the more likely the grass will blow out without getting mulched enough. More than likely, the blades are dull, and/or the grass is too high, or possibly even wet if it is high

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...high enough at first start) Had same problem on my 115 automatic. Tried lots of things but the fix was replacing the coil making sure for proper spacing. Documents with new coil will tell you and ...

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motor numbers are usually stamped on the engine cover with model type and code. the mod. # is sometimes under the fender on the rear of the tractor up high enough that makes hard to see. Happy hunting

...ether. I have desel at all ports. Turns over great but will stop running when ether runs out. sounds like either injection pump is out of time or not high enough pressure - may need pump ...

deck will not raise high enough off of ground model number would get you a good answer...

mower to not have enough power while blades are in gear to go. Up an incline Clogged high speed circuits in carburetor. V-twins running one cylinder due poor carburetion, ignition or blown head gasket

high lift blades) and still have to go over 100mm grass 3, 4 or more times to cut it down. Mower used to cut very well, mostly one pass was enough. check for slipping drive belts check that the cutter

...deck and replace blades craftsman shouldn't have to remove the deck unless you can jack the mower up high enough. then you will have to pull multiple hanger pins and then the engagement

my craftsman push mower wont idle high enough to cut grass look for grass build up under the covers 

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