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- Category: a 2012 Lawn & Garden
- JENSEN Mini Radio and Wireless Headphones Kit with Weather Band JHD910BTK Installation and Review
- 89 Riding Mower Brands, 38 Mower Manufactures, Who Makes What (8)
- Berco Snowblowers For Craftsman, John Deere, Husqvarna and Cub Cadet (2)
- Briggs & Stratton Expanding WI Parts Distribution Center
- It's Time - To Write Your Own Review!
- Toys For Your Tractor!
- Category: 2012 Bad Boy Mowers
- Category: 2012 Bolens
- Category: 2012 Craftsman
- 2012 Craftsman 28 inch 12.5 hp Model 28034 Review (31)
- Craftsman Turn Tight Tractors - 2011 Was Better Than Advertised! (1)
- Interview with Kris Malkoski, VP/GM of Craftsman About the New CTX Tractors
- Problems With Craftsman Turn Tight Technology - Updated for 2012 (13)
- Category: 19.2 C3 Cordless Tools
- Category: 28 in 12.5 hp Rear Engine Model 28034
- Category: 30 in 420cc Shift-on-the-Go Model 25000
- Category: 42 in 17.5 hp Shift-On-The-Go Model 28881
- Category: 42 in 19.5 hp Automatic Model 28884
- Category: 42 in 20 hp CTX 9000 Model 25004
- Category: 42 in 21 hp 6 speed Model 25022
- Category: 42 in 21 hp Hydrostatic Model 28851
- Category: 42 in 24 hp 6 speed Model 25023
- Category: 42 in 24 hp Hydrostatic Model 28856
- Category: 42 in 24 hp Zero-Turn Model 25001
- Category: 46 in 21 hp Hydro Model 28852
- Category: 46 in 22 hp CTX 9000 Model 25005
- Category: 46 in 24 hp Hydro Model 28857
- Category: 48 in 27 hp Model 25003 Zero Turn Model 25003
- Category: 52 in 26 hp CTX 9500 Model 25006
- Category: 54 in 26 hp Gear Yard Model 25024
- Category: 54 in 26 hp Hydro Garden Model 28861
- Category: 54 in 26 hp Hydro Yard Model 28858
- Category: 54 in 30 hp CTX9500 Model 25007
- 2012 Craftsman Premium [Heavy-Duty] Tractors - You asked for it, Craftsman will build it!
- Attachments For Craftsman Premium CTX9500 Model 25007 Garden Tractor
- Craftsman CTX9500 54 in 30 hp Premium Model 25007 Garden Tractor Review (39)
- Do You Have The New Craftsman CTX Tractor On You Wish List? Download your new computer wallpaper of it here.
- New Craftsman Deluxe Tractor to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
- New Craftsman Premium CTX 9500 Videos.
- Putting Craftsmanship back into Craftsman: 10 Reasons To Own The New Craftsman Premium Tractor
- The Hype is Continuing For The New Craftsman CTX Tractors
- Category: VP/GM of Craftsman Interview
- Category: 2012 Cub Cadet
- Category: 2012 Generac
- Category: 2012 Husqvarana
- 2012 Husqvarna 54 in 25 hp MZ5424S Zero-Turn Review (2)
- Husqvarna Group wins a grand slam at the red dot design awards
- Category: 30 in 17.5 hp Dedicated Bagger
- Category: 38 in 18.5 hp Compact Tractor
- Category: 42 in 19.5 hp Zero Turn Model RZ4219
- Category: 46 in 23 hp RZ4623 Zero-Turn
- Category: 48 in 24 hp YTH24K48FR
- Category: 54 in 24 hp LGT24K54
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- Category: 54 in 26 hp LGT26K54
- Category: Husqvarna Fast Track
- Category: MZ5424S 54 in 25 hp Zero Turn NEW!
- Category: R220T
- Category: R322T 48 in 4 wheel Drive
- Category: 2012 John Deere
- Category: D100 42 in 17.5 hp 5 speed
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- Category: D160 48 in 24 hp Hydro
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- Category: X304/42X 42 in 18.5 hp 4 Wheel Steer
- Category: 2012 Mantis
- Category: 2012 String Trimmers
- Category: 2012 Troy-Bilt
- Category: Tillers and Cultivators
- Category: Towbehind Fenceline Mower
- Category: Walkbehind Trim Mowers
- Category: b 2012 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!
- 2009 Craftsman 6 Bushel 2 - Bin Soft Bagger Update! (4)
- Briggs & Stratton Corporation unveils its first life cycle assessment
- Briggs & Stratton Introduces QR code Troubleshooting For Your Smartphone (4)
- Craftsman Lawn Tractor Series LT1500 Model 28901 Parts, Accessories, Attachments
- Craftsman Lawn Tractor Series LT2000 Model 28902 Parts, Accessories, Attachments
- Craftsman Lawn Tractor Series LT2000 Model 28904 Parts, Accessories, Attachments
- Craftsman Lawn Tractors - What New For 2009
- CRAFTSMAN NAMED FAVORITE LAWN MOWER BRAND IN POPULAR MECHANICS READER’S CHOICE AWARDS
- Craftsman Professional Lawn Tractor Model 28980 Parts, Accessories & Attachments (1)
- Craftsman Professional Lawn Tractor Model 28981 Parts, Accessories, Attachments (2)
- Craftsman SRD Rider Model 28035 Parts, Accessories, Attachments
- Craftsman Wins Battle Of The Brands.
- Craftsman Yard Tractor Series YT3000 Model 28921 Parts, Accessories & Attachments
- Craftsman Yard Tractor Series YT3000 Model 28922 Parts, Accessories & Attachments
- Dixon 54 In. Deck 26 HP Kawasaki Garden Tractor Model D26KH54 Review (2)
- Dump Carts For Lawn Tractors
- E15 Takes Another Step Forward … or Backward?
- Ethanol In Gasoline Reportedly Wreaking Havoc On Small Engines
- Feeding the soil builds sustainable lawns
- Follow Toolboxhero On Facebook
- Free Shipping On Water Filters!
- Gold Eagle Examines Ethanol-Blended Gasoline (2)
- How To Cost Justify a Stand On Commercial Mower? (2)
- How To Get Parts For Your Craftsman!
- How's Your Snow Blower Doing?
- Husqvarna MZ6128ZT 28 hp 61 inch Zero Turn Lawn Mower Review (3)
- Introducing Dixon Mowers at TodaysMower!
- Ladies & Gentlemen, start your engines
- Lawn Tractor Transmission Types (31)
- May The Craftsman Zero Turn 42 inch 22 hp Model 28933 Rest In Peace (4)
- My New Craftsman Lawn Tractor, Yard Tractor, Garden Tractor, or Professional Won't Run!
- Nominate Your Ball Field, Park or Playground for a Rehab Project from Sears
- Problems Fitting Tire Chains On YT3000 & YT4000 Craftsman Tractors? (5)
- Sears Finally Gives Up!
- Sears Yard Guru
- Take The Ethanol Challenge and Win Great Prizes From Husqvarna!
- Three L&G News Items For You
- Toro Will Have a New Distribution Center in Iowa
- Toys For Dad's Kids, My First Craftsman, My First Kenmore,
- Walk-behind mower safety warnings - From TORO
- What You Need To Know - Lawn Tractor Types (1)
- Who Makes Sears Craftsman Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers?
- Yard Machines Lawn Tractor Model 28604 Parts, Accessories, Attachments (2)
- Category: Acreage Chart
- Category: Attachments & Accessories
- 2011 Craftsman Lawn Tractor Series LT2000 Parts, Accessories, Attachments
- 2011 Craftsman Professional Garden Tractor Model 28984 Parts, Accessories & Attachments (5)
- 2011 Craftsman RER Riding Mower Model 28034 Parts, Accessories, Attachments (2)
- 2011 Craftsman YT4000 Tractor Parts, Accessories, Attachments (3)
- Craftsman Advanced Mulching and Bagging Blade (29)
- Craftsman Yard Tractor Series YT3000 Parts, Accessories, Attachments
- Lawn Tractor, Yard Tractor, Garden Tractor Attachments (35)
- Toys For Your Tractor!
- Category: Buying A New Tractor
- Acreage Chart - How Much Can You Mow? (1)
- Category: Determining Model Years
- Category: The best lawn tractor?
- Category: Tractor Types
- Category: Transmission Types
- Category: Types Of Motors
- Category: Ethanol Is Dangerous!
- Category: Getting Parts
- Category: Industry Breaking News
- Ariens Buys Countax
- Chat Live with John Deere Lawn Expert today 5/24/11 on Facebook!
- JOHN DEERE EXPANDS EZTRAK™ MOWER LINE-UP
- JOHN DEERE UNVEILS THE NEW 100 SERIES LAWN TRACTOR
- Kohler Celebrates One Millionth Engine (1)
- Kohler donates more than 10,000 engines to high schools and technical colleges nationwide
- New E-Series push mower engines from Briggs & Stratton are all about easy
- Recharge Lithium Promises 3 Hour Run Time!
- Yazoo and Kees Brands To Disappear (3)
- Category: My New Tractor Won't Run!!
- Category: Rewards Programs
- Category: Who Makes What UPDATED!
- Category: Zero Turn Maintenance
- Category: 2009 Lawn Tractors
- 2009 Craftsman 13.5 hp 30 in. Deck, RER Lawn Tractor Review (12)
- 2009 Craftsman 17.5 HP 30In. Model 28033 Side Rear Discharge Lawn Tractor Review (16)
- 2009 Craftsman Best Buys - Lawn, Yard, Garden Tractors (1)
- 2009 Craftsman Excellerator GT 5000 26 HP/54″ Garden Tractor Model 28947 Review (55)
- 2009 Craftsman GT 5000 26 HP 54 inch Model 28945 Garden Tractor Review
- 2009 Craftsman LT1500 Model 28903 17.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor Review
- 2009 Craftsman LT1500 Model 28903 Review – Test Drive (2)
- 2009 Craftsman LT2000 Model 28907 19.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor Review (2)
- 2009 Craftsman LT2000 Model 28908 19.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor Review (5)
- 2009 Craftsman LT2000 Model 28910 20 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor Review
- 2009 Craftsman Professional 36 inch Zero Turn Mower PZT 9000 Model 28977 Review
- 2009 Craftsman Professional 42 inch Zero Turn Mower PZT9000 Model 28876 Review
- 2009 Craftsman Professional 52 inch Zero Turn Mower PZT 9000 Model 28875 Review (3)
- 2009 Craftsman Professional PGT 9000 28 HP 54 Inch Garden Tractor Model 28974 Review (49)
- 2009 Craftsman Professional PYT 9000 28 HP 54 Inch Yard Tractor Model 28973 Review
- 2009 Craftsman PTY 9000 Model 28970 24 HP 42 inch Professional Yard Tractor Review (63)
- 2009 Craftsman PTY 9000 Model 28972 26 HP 48 inch Professional Yard Tractor Review (11)
- 2009 Craftsman PTY9000 Model 28972 Update. (4)
- 2009 Craftsman Revolution Model 28933 – Zero Turn Tractor Review (22)
- 2009 Craftsman Revolution Update:
- 2009 Craftsman Test Drive LT 2000 Model 28907 Model 28908 Model 28910 Review – Test Drive (6)
- 2009 Craftsman YT 3000 YT3000 Yard Tractor Review (267)
- 2009 Craftsman YT 4000 Model 28925 24 HP 42 inch 6 Speed Yard Tractor Review (11)
- 2009 Craftsman YT 4000 Model 28928 24 HP 46 inch Yard Tractor Review (1)
- 2009 Craftsman YT 4000 Model 28990 26 HP 54 inch Yard Tractor Review (7)
- 2009 Craftsman Zero Turn Mower Test Drive – Revolution Model 28933 – Updated Review (23)
- Welcome To The 2009 Edition Of TodaysMower.com
- Category: 2010 Tractors and Riding Mowers
- 2010 Craftsman LT1500 42 inch 17.5 hp Model 28901 Review (4)
- 2010 Craftsman LT2000 42 inch 19.5 hp Model 28902 Review (3)
- 2010 Craftsman Riding Mower 30 inch 17.5 hp Model 28035 Review (9)
- 2010 Yard Machines Lawn "Tractor" 38 inch 13.5 hp Model 28604 Review
- 2010 Craftsman Garden Tractor 54 inch 26 hp Model 28947 Review (3)
- 2010 Craftsman LT2000 42 inch 20 hp Model 28904 Review
- 2010 Craftsman LT2000 42 inch 20 hp Model 28905 Review (4)
- 2010 Craftsman Professional Garden Tractor 54 inch 28 hp Model 28984 Review (4)
- 2010 Craftsman Professional Yard Tractor 42 inch 24 hp Model 28980 Review (13)
- 2010 Craftsman Professional Yard Tractor 50 inch 26 hp Model 28981 Review
- 2010 Craftsman Professional Zero Turn 52 inch 26 hp Model 28875 Review
- 2010 Craftsman YT3000 42 inch 21 hp Model 28921 Review (4)
- 2010 Craftsman YT3000 42 inch 21 hp Model 28922 Review (23)
- 2010 Craftsman YT3000 42 inch 22 hp Kohler Model 28934 Review (21)
- 2010 Craftsman YT3000 46 inch 21 hp Model 28924 Review Updated (9)
- 2010 Craftsman YT4000 42 inch 24 hp Model 28925 Review (16)
- 2010 Craftsman YT4000 42 inch 24 hp Model 28927 Review (47)
- 2010 Craftsman YT4000 46 inch 24 hp Model 28928 Review (5)
- 2010 Craftsman YT4500 54 inch 26 hp Model 28990 Review
- 2010 Craftsman Zero Turn 42 inch 21 hp Model 28986 Review (20)
- 2010 Craftsman Zero Turn 52 inch 26 hp Model 28992 Review (3)
- 2010 Yard-Man 46 inch 22 hp Model 28906 Yard Tractor Review
- 2010 Yard-Man Zero Turn 50 inch 22 hp Model 28983 Review (2)
- 30 HP Craftsman - First Pictures! (1)
- 30 hp Craftsman Snow Thrower-First Picts. (5)
- Craftsman 30 hp Garden Tractor Model 28985 Video Review (2)
- Dixon 46 In. Deck 22 HP Kohler Lawn Tractor Model D22KH46 Review (11)
- First Pictures of the 2010 Craftsman Professional Tractors!
- GrassHawk Review - Cleaning Your Mower The Easy Way!
- If you want a specific tractor GET IT NOW! (2)
- Owner Review Craftsman YT 4000 Model 28990 26 HP 54 inch Yard Tractor
- The Craftsman Zero Turn 42 inch 22 hp Model 28933 Review (9)
- Welcome To the 2010 Mowing Season!
- Category: 2011 Lawn & Garden
- 2011 Poulan XT 42 in. 19.5 HP 6-Speed Riding Mower Review at Home Depot (2)
- Ariens 42 in 19 HP Model 960460024 Riding Lawn Tractor Review
- Ariens 42 in 19.5 HP BS Automatic Riding Mower Model A195BG42 Review (2)
- Ariens 42 in 22 HP Riding Lawn Mower Model 960460025 Review
- Ariens 54 in 25 HP Garden Tractor Model 960460028 at Home Depot Review (2)
- Ariens 54 in 25 HP Gear Drive Garden Tractor Model 960460027 Review
- How's Your Snow Blower Doing?
- John Deere Quits Walk-Behind L&G Market - Will Sell Honda Equipment Instead
- Sears “Cool Blue for Tools” Catalog is online, but NOT in stores!
- Weedeater SmartCut, Poulan Pro PB 30, Craftsman Smart Rider Problem? (1)
- Category: 2011 By Manufacture
- Category: 2011 Ariens
- Category: 2011 Briggs & Stratton
- Category: 2011 Cub Cadet
- Category: 2011 Husqvarna
- 2011 Husqvarna RZ3016 Zero Turn Riding Mower Review (14)
- 2011 Husqvarna RZ4216 16.5 hp 42 inch Zero Turn Lawn Mower Review (10)
- 2011 Husqvarna RZ5424 Zero Turn Riding Lawn Mower Review (5)
- Husqvarana Announces Fast, Fun and Engaging New Look for 2011
- Husqvarna SRD Model 28002 30 inch Bagging Mower (4)
- Introducing Husqvarana Zero-Turn Mowers! At Sears!
- The Best Residential Zero Turn? 2011 Husqvarna MZ6128ZT at Sears! (2)
- Weedeater 190cc 26'' Rear Engine Riding Lawn Mower Review (9)
- Category: 2011 John Deere
- 2011 John Deere 42 in 17.5 HP Riding Mower Model D100 Review
- 2011 John Deere 42 in 21 HP Riding Mower Model D120 Review
- 2011 John Deere 42 in 21 HP Riding Mower Model D120 Review (4)
- 2011 John Deere 48 in 22 HP Riding Mower Model D140 Review (4)
- 2011 John Deere 48 in 24 HP Riding Mower Model D160 Review
- 2011 John Deere 54 in 26 HP Riding Mower Model D170 Review (15)
- John Deere Launches New Line of Subcompact Tractors
- John Deere Quits Walk-Behind L&G Market - Will Sell Honda Equipment Instead
- Category: 2011 MTD
- Category: 2011 Sears Craftsman
- 2011 Craftsman 28006 42 inch Zero-Turn Review
- 2011 Craftsman 30 in SMART RIDER Rear Engine Riding Lawn Mower Model 28001 Review (23)
- 2011 Craftsman 52 inch Model 28007 Zero-Turn Review (2)
- 2011 Craftsman Garden Tractor 54 inch 26 hp Model 28945 Review (2)
- 2011 Craftsman GT6000 54 inch 26 hp Garden Tractor Model 28861 Review (129)
- 2011 Craftsman LT Series Lawn Tractors - Improving The Bottom Of The Line. (2)
- 2011 Craftsman Professional Garden Tractor 54 inch 28 hp Model 28984 Review (3)
- 2011 Craftsman Professional Garden Tractor 54 inch 30 hp Model 28985 Review (18)
- 2011 Craftsman Professional Yard Tractor 42 inch 24 hp Model 28980 Review (9)
- 2011 Craftsman Professional Yard Tractor 46 inch 26 hp Model 28888 Review (36)
- 2011 Craftsman Tractors Exclusive Turn Tight Technology (13)
- 2011 Craftsman YT 3000 42 inch 21 hp Riding Lawn Tractor Model 28851 Review (12)
- 2011 Craftsman YT 3000 46 inch 21 hp Riding Lawn Tractor Model 28852 Review (17)
- 2011 Craftsman YT 3000 46 inch 22 hp Riding Lawn Tractor Model 28853 Review (6)
- 2011 Craftsman YT 4000 42 inch 24 hp Riding Lawn Tractor Model 28856 Review (52)
- 2011 Craftsman YT 4000 42 inch 24 hp Riding Lawn Tractor Model 28925 Review (16)
- 2011 Craftsman YT 4000 46 inch 24 hp Riding Lawn Tractor Model 28857 Review (105)
- 2011 Craftsman YT 4500 54 inch 26 hp Riding Lawn Tractor Model 28008 Review (6)
- 2011 Craftsman YT 4500 54 inch 26 hp Riding Lawn Tractor Model 28858 Review (6)
- 30 HP Craftsman Garden Tractor. For Real? (36)
- 4 Craftsman Garden Tractors - Which One Is Right For You? (6)
- How to Not To Tear Up Your Yard With The 2011 Craftsman Lawn Tractors.
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Hello Paul,
I have a 2010. PYT 9000, Model No. 247.28980 with about 50 hours of running time on it. It runs well and does everything I ask of it. The problem (I think) is excessive fuel consumption. While mowing a pretty, much level, lawn it uses a little over a gallon and a half of fuel an hour, plus there is a slight odor of gasoline around the engine. Can this be considered normal usage?
Thank you
@John, 1.5 gallons an hour is too much in my opinion. When I owned the landscape company my 26-27 hp Kolher Twins all used about a gallon and hour and the 15-18 Single cylinder ones used about 3/4 gallon and hour.
If I remember right that tractor has the commercial Briggs with electronic fuel control. There may be a leak ,or the fuel control may be out of adjustment. I have heard of the fuel control units going bad, so you may want to have a tech look at it. (Unfortunately there are no “owner serviceable” adjustments on these carbs. They either work or they don’t.
Paul,
I have a problem with an hour meter on my 2009 Craftsman GT PGT9000 that you may have not heard about. My tractor set for 2 years after I purchased it with out ever having gas put in it. This I told you earlier but what I did not know was that was related is the hour meter reading bFb.0. I just read in a GT forum that with the newer hour meters, if they are disconnected from a battery source for an extended period of time like winter storage or cutting a wire (fraud) then when power is restored either by reconnecting the hm or replacing the battery, the hour meter will give a code to indicate to a possible buyer that the hm reading is false. After running my GT for another hour. it now reads bF7.0 so the actual reading is 7.0 hrs. Guess I will be ordering a new hm but wanted to tell you about this in case you may have not heard it.
Tony
Hi Paul,
Hope all is going well for you. I have a GT that I owned but never cranked since new in 2009. Its a 2009 Craftsman Pro 9000 with the 28 hp B&S engine. Just bought it and parked it in garage for 2 years and never put gas in it. I got it out the other day and charged the battery and put gas in it. It cranked right up but ran poorley and idled roughly. Spits out the exhaust every so often at idle and at wide open throttle it seems to miss every so often. I took it to a local B&S dealer (Husqvarna) and they cleaned the carb for $55 and said that was all they could do. I can’t tell any difference in the running of it. It is as if they did not touch it but don’t think they are lying. They are not a B&S Diamond dealer but they are near by. They told me when I expressed my displeasure that all twins run that way. I don’t think so. What do you think and what should I do.
@Tony, Does it run smooth under load?
First, drain the gas you have in it. You can use the fuel filter connection to drain it. If the gas is less than a month old, put 2 oz of Sea Foam in a gallon and pour it back in. (You can get Sea Foam at an automotive store or farm store) Take it for a ride, mow the lawn, run it for about an hour at full throttle. Does it run better?
Kohler’s have a “lope” at idle and with no load on the engine. The 28 Briggs usually runs smooth at idle and wants to “oscillate” or surge at full throttle with no load. Putting a load on both of them usually settles them down and they run smooth. If you turn the deck on and rev the motor up to max it should smooth out. If it doesn’t my first guess is fuel related. Run it for an hour with the Sea Foam/Gas mix and then pay attention to how it sounds.
Let me know how it goes.
Hi Paul,
Where can I get a schematic and parts list for my 2009, PGT 9000, #28974? I have the owners manual but no parts info.
Thanks,
Tony
@Tony, Parts, parts list and possibly schematics (they don’t always have them) can be found at searspartsdirect.com. Click the banner in the right hand column on this page to go there. If you need to order parts use the coupon code on that banner to get 10% off your parts.
Use the model number off your tractor to find what you need. Yours will look like 917.289740
Paul,
Got another question/problem that I hope you can help me with. I have a 2000 TroyBilt GT, 22hp Briggs, 46″ cut that over the years developed a bad front tire toe end problem. New parts has not helped much if at all. My local repair dealer tells me that all TB’s develop this and other than lots of bushing, there is nothing to do. He says he will try but don’t think he can help much. What to do? I’m wondering if there is another brand GT that I could buy front end parts for that would solve the problem. It is otherwise a very good GT, heavy and has high/low range hydro. Hope you can help me.
Tony
@Tony, Front end problems have always been the biggest issue by far with MTD products. In particularly the welded tube axle models. I knew a repair shop that had over 150 early 90′s MTD lawn tractors stacked in a pile out back. The only thing wrong with every one of them was the front axles were wore out or broke.
I’ve found that most toe-in problems are from the steering rods not being straight. (or bent like they were when new) Bumps, running into things and just wear and tear can cause this.
Most of the TroyBilt’s are either a CubCadet or a Yardman depending on the model and year. I would start with a Cub Cadet dealer first. A dealer that’s been around for a while may help you find a heavier front end.
Hi Paul,
What a great site! Wished I had found it/you long time ago. I purchased a 2009 Pro 9000 28974 almost 2 years ago and have not used it. It was to be a “back up” for me and I just never put fuel in it. I just put fuel in it and cranked it up and it runs so rough. Cranks well but skips at wide open throttle and spits when idleing. It will be out of warranty on 4-09 so will call them if I can’t figure it out with your help. Any ideas?
Second question, reading your site I learned that my 28974 is a Husqvarna and the 2010/11′s are MTD. What is the difference in these and what is your opinion of the 2009 now that is has been around for a while?
Thanks again for your site and I will certainly be going thru you for any purchases that you can provide.
Tony
@Tony,
Todays fuel goes bad and will gum up the carb even if it has not been run very much. I would spray the inside of the carb with carb cleaner and then put 2 oz of Sea Foam in a gallon of fuel and run this through the tractor. If it doesn’t fix the issue you may have a bad EFI module. They will charge you if it is fuel related, but the EFI module should be a covered repair.
The new Pro is essentially a Cub Cadet GTX 1054 spec’d for Sears. It gives Sears a little more diversification in the line over your 28974.
Your tractor is a GT6000 with a better motor, nice bumper and a heavier deck.
I’ve been reading your website and thus far have found it quite helpful! Anyway, I recently bought a home with about 1/2 acre land. The property appears too big (well to me at least!) to mow with a walk behind mower so I’m considering the purchase of a ride-on mower. My property is fairly flat, but there are few places around the yard to dump clippings — I think I’m going to need a good mulching mower. I don’t think I use this tractor for anything else other then a little light pulling. I want to go with Craftsman, and I’m on a bit of a budget. I don’t really want to buy more mower than I need. Suggestions?
@ Gary,
1/2 acre, fairly flat, and few beds to mow around, mulch. I would look at three mowers.
My first pick
YT 3000 Model 28922This has an excellent cut and can easily be converted to a good mulching mower. Hydro, cast iron front axle. Either a 2009 model or a 2010 model is a great value.Second,
LT 2000 Model 28908. This one has an “automatic trans” and it the cheapest. You can still find these 2009 models around and can order it online. You can also make a good mulching deck out of this one.Third,
Model 28034 Rear EngineIf you are looking for a small, agile mower to just cut the grass this mower is new to Sears but has been around for 30 years or longer. It’s simple, will cut well and is going to be one of my top picks when I finish the reviews.All three of these can accept baggers. Let me know if you buy an LT 2000 or YT 3000 and I’ll help you with a good mulching system.
Paul
Paul,
Great advice, thanks! Prior to sending you a message, I was seriously considering the YT3000. It seems like it’s to the way to go! What mulching system do you recommend for this tractor?
Gary,
Instead of buying the "mulching kit" that Sears offers, I suggest you buy the advanced mulching blades and mulch cover. I wrote an article on them here: <code> ;http://todaysmower.com/2009/craftsman-advanced-mulching-bagging/</code>
I'm looking at buying a craftsman DLS3500 (model 28812). I havent been able to find a lot of information about this lawn tractor. If I had to guess its discontinued and maybe thats why its such a good deal. Do you think it will be hard to get replacement parts if it is discontinued? Also do you know if there selling it under a different model number or name? I will be mowing appx 1/2 ac of land does this seem to be a good mower?
Thanks for any info you can provide on this model.
@Marty, The DLS3500 is very similar to the 2009 LT2000 Model 28910. For 2009 Sears simplified the line-up and this model is now gray in color. Sears also upgraded the deck on the 2009 to have the same cut qualities as the 46 deck Consumer Reports gave a best buy.
All that said the 28812 is a good basic lawn tractor and will do a good job for you for years to come. Parts will not be a problem because the 2009's use many of the tractor's parts.
I would consider a good deal for this mower about $800. You can get the 2009 version (Model 28910) for $1299 on sale and a lot less if you can find a reconditioned one.