* PART 1 * Scrap It or Fix It? Craftsman Garden Tractor Left For Dead! 26HP Kohler Command Engine!
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- čas přidán 25. 02. 2024
- This video is Part 1 of a series about this big green Craftsman Garden Tractor. It was left for dead and destined for the scrap bin. Will it ever mow again? We shall see!
If you like this video, check out parts 2, 3 and 4! The saga continues!
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Mine has been running strong since new in 1999. It gets used for mowing in the summer, plowing snow in the winter and gardening in the spring. They were true work horses
Enjoying your videos, keep them coming.
Glad you like them!
Great video! I "restored" that exact GT last year to use as a mower and for around the house tasks. I'm working on a twin now to use in our small garden.
Awesome! We love these big older Craftsman Tractors!
I have the gear drive version of this tractor, purchased new in 2004. Cut my farm yard for many years. Mine just needs a little deck repair to be back in business. The Kohler engines are excellent although they did have many early head gasket failures. One head sits lower and that one would even let out oil. Easy fix, but surely all the originals have the upgraded gaskets now..
One thing I might recommend is to replace the nylon bushing around the center spindle the front axle articulates on. You should be able to find a bronze replacement and a new large bolt.
Also, Sears offered a "rear carrier deck" that hung off the hitch plate and you could put bricks in it to give weight in the rear... worked Great for better drive traction and to make the steering easier. I doubt you'll find one for sale, but any rear weight you fab up will help with mowing and pulling things ~
These were a tough tractor! It's hard to buy something today of this quality. We also have the gear drive version. We are in Canada, and in 1999 this tractor retailed for almost $6000.00 . Thanks for watching! Watch out for part 3 to go live later today! :)
I fixed mine a gt3000 painted the deck and cuts good
The best part was that it was free and running funky but its fixed
I have one of them hard to find parts for in northern Arkansas
Hi Richard. We seem of be able to get most common parts for this tractor still.
You might have to sit on the seat to start it
You can jump the seat switch out with just a short piece of copper, at the switch connector below the seat 💁♂️
This model tractor will start if you not in the seat, as long as the parking brake is set.
I am in Windsor, Ontario a retired PLC Control engineer but I am interested in all mechanical
We're happy to have you here! :)
Erica, all your voiceovers are perfect. Tyler’s running commentary, however, leaves a lot to be desired. Even with my volume turned all the way up I can only catch about half of what he’s saying, yet every time a mechanical is touched those sounds come through very loud. I suspect you’re aware of this but I had to mention it because for me this is usually the deal breaker which will cause me to not watch a channel moving forward. I suspect this has a lot to do with type of mic and placement and I’m sincerely hoping you’ve already addressed this in future videos you’ve already recorded. 🤞
The issue is we’re running without a mic. The new mic system is in the way!
Please check your Volume and also usually their is a Safety switch under the seat if the operator falls off the engine will stop . I will Subscribe but please fine tune your efforts
Our new mic will arrive today! 😊
Thank you very much for the Sub!
I have same mower but it's red and has the 6 speed hi/low transmission in it. Got it from a friend lasy year after a tree fell across the hood. All i had to do to ge it running again was rebuild the carburetor and new fuel lines. It had the deck with it but it was rusted out
You SIR, DO NOT Have the Same "tractor".A Unit With the 6×2 TRANSMISSION is in a whole other "Ball-Park" ( & horizontal shaft Engine), that the found "Scraps-men" TINKER-TOY. Had TWO of these "Scraps-men" Brand-new JUNKERS ( vertical shaft engins& hydro-slack-o-howl-o-matic "trams-mission's"). The just "Bearly made" one cutting-season befor the were returned for a 40% LOSS of money. The "loss " was worth it when 2 More (200$&400$) WHEEL HORSE's showed up. For the LAST 10 YEARS they do EVERYTHING BETTER that the "craps-men" JUNKERS could NOT. The Wheels-tires & seat are worth saving the REST of the "Heap" needs to go to the "POT-METAL" Heaven.....on this guys "build-up". Where as you have a "Fine Machine ".
I have a GT5000 which I think is what you're describing. I got one for free because, wait for it, it wouldn't start. 10 Amp fuse and a new starter later the thing has been a champ!! 53" cutting deck and came with a bunch of rear mount attachments including a 15 gallon tow behind sprayer. Only mods I've done is add an inline fuel shutoff so I can run the carb bowl dry so the ethanol doesn't screw up the needle and seat. Trouble free for 5+ years now.
@@ericthorsell7515 I'm shur it is an "OK / grass cutter " on FLAT GROUND. With the deal that you got( & a little wrenching) it might be Perfect for "super-light-duty"towing& such. Where as my 1994 C160 H Wheel Horse 16 Hp unit could Do EVERYTHING BETTER than 26hp 2015, 3500.°°$ "Excellerater- Model Craps-man " ... With the exception Burning 3 TIMES the gasoline,& THEEE TIMES the NOISE. The Wheel Horse's are "quiet as mouses" & just bearly sip the fuel. Maybe this is Why , when l "parted-ways" with the 2 "scraps-men's" units l Acquired 5 more Wheelhorse "Precission-Powerfull-Super-Reliabale" machines. ( Nothing Beats a Wheelhorse for doing Wheelies,Pulling & Plowing in their Wheight classs).Best wishes with all your endeavours.
@@ericthorsell7515 it is. Been a great mower since i got it but didn't bother trying to repair the deck. I ordered a set of tractor like tires for it. Mainly been using it around the house hauling in firewood
Always fix it
Agreed! :)
Fix it, hot rod lawn mower..
This one will hopefully become a cutter again. We do have some hot rod mowers in storage. Stay tuned 😊
I need a 15 spline quick connect pto u joint, if you have any used laying around.
Hi there! I’m sorry, I don’t 😟
I new to your channel are you in Canada, I seen English and French on your Stil saw order
Hello, and welcome! We are located in Ontario!