Hi I have a Sears Craftsman Lt1000 garden tractor but I always have trouble starting it. I have a new battery but it only cranks over slow. I noticed that I get lots of corrosion by the battery terminals. Any ideas why I get corrosion? Is this the cause for the motor turning slow?

Drive Pulley Replacement On Craftsman Lawn Tractor

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https://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/user-manuals

go to sears parts direct enter model # it will show u every thing if u have a printer u can print a full manual

try sears online or look on craigs list or tractor supply

you can find owner manuals at sears parts direct .com

This is not always the case but on Briggs and Stratton it may be time to check the valves for adjusting. Take off the cover and check for a gap of .005 . If the exaust valve is loose it will not allow the engine to relieve combustion to start. In other words the engine stays under load of compression and can't turn. In my shop I see this all the time . If all electrical checks out try this next

get part # or model# from owners manual and go to sears.com and order or stop into a local sears with the numbers and theyll set you up!

pull the flywheel and check if the key(latter models the flywheel itself will need replaced if stripped)is damaged. This is a possibility.

check and see if the white wire on the starter solenoid has voltage when the key is in the start position. If so, the solenoid is bad. If not, back probe wire until you find voltage.

You need to remove the black rubber cap from the center of the wheel. Remove the "C" clip from the axle and the wheel should come off. The rear tires will have a square key in it. Do not loose the key.