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posted on July 23, 2009 at 11:07AM Inappropriate?

I need to repair a leaky fuel tank on the mower. Anyone?? Cannot buy a replacement fuel tank.

replies: 11 latest post: January 03, 2010 at 08:28PM by madgolfer
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posted on July 23, 2009 at 11:51AM
 

Did you try PartsDirect?  You can usually get any type of replacement part for a Craftsman mower, if not, there is a substitution.  That is the best way, if that does not work there are others, but try that first.  If you click on the Sears tab at the top, then look to the right and there should be a tab for PartsDirect.  Click on that and then you will need your model # which is in your manual or an the actual mower.

posted on July 23, 2009 at 12:01PM
 

Sears replaces only the entire engine and the engine has been discontinued. I'll try PartsDirect. Thank you for the information!!

 

posted on July 23, 2009 at 12:59PM
 

Is this a Tecumseh engine? If so, PartsDirect is a good resource. Otherwise, Tecumseh has been sold off, and if you google for Tecumseh engines, you should be able to find who bought their small engine division, and that company would probably be able to sell you a tank.

posted on August 30, 2009 at 12:55PM
 

need help replacing the side discharge cover  cant figure out how the spring fits

 

posted on August 30, 2009 at 02:01PM
 

If you mower is a Briggs & Stratton machine you can visit "their" site for engine parts.

briggsandstratton.com/

I'm in the process of getting a little sheet-metal "clamp" part for my High-wheel trimmer beast.

We've taken down nearly an acre of black-berry vines, together.

:)

posted on August 30, 2009 at 02:03PM
 

Generally, the hinge pin is started through, inserting the spring in the middle, and the pin follows out the other side of the chute.

The spring is now "captured" with one end on the plastic chute and the other end on the mower deck.

You now have "springyness".

And, you secure the pin in place, of course.

posted on September 05, 2009 at 04:16AM
 

An auto store may have a "tank patch" kit.

Ordering a replacement tank should be a high-priority, though.

posted on December 31, 2009 at 10:32AM
 

need advise between front wheel drive and rear wheel drive which is better?

posted on December 31, 2009 at 10:53AM
 

Rear wheel drive is better/ more expensive.

As the bag gets full, front drive units' front drive wheels slightly lift off of the ground.

posted on January 03, 2010 at 05:59PM
 

Looking for a battery charger for a B&D mower...probably 10 years old...have to buy a new mower to get a charger???

posted on January 03, 2010 at 08:28PM
 
In response to juanjr0657's post from December 31 2009 10:32AM

Juan, rear wheel drive mowers are designed to climb hills. Front wheel drive is easier to turn and works on level or "rolling" terrain.

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