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My riding mower trilogy

Mozurry — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:59:26 GMT

The "Kenmore 24.7 cu. ft. French-Door Bottom-Freezer, White". It has 2.5 cf more fridge space than our current one, which is just what we needed. Thanks much.

DLS 3500 Battery Not Charged.

stactech — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:44:55 GMT

Turkeybird. your tractor has a B&S engine model 31P977-0635-E1 which has a dual circuit charging system. The stator coil under the flywheel has a black and red wire coming to a white connector. The red wire is the DC charging wire and has a diode in it between the plug and the coil itself. The diode is under some shrinkwrap around the wire. The black wire is AC voltage and goes from the stator coil to the headlight switch and should measure approx 14 VAC to ground (engine running). The red wire should measure DC volts and when everything is connected and the engine running at full throttle you should measure somewhere around 13 to 14 volts DC across the battery terminals.

you can check the AC output on the red wire, between the diode and the coil and this should be around 28 volts AC. If you don't find this voltage the stator coil should be replaced.

You can also check the magnets on the flywheel by holding a screwdrive to the flywheel and see how they hold the tool. magnets can weaken over time or they can become detached from the flywheel.

My riding mower trilogy

JulieK — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:29:19 GMT

Thanks for posting this very constructive feedback on your experience, Mozurry!

What kind of fridge did you get?

My riding mower trilogy

Mozurry — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:11:00 GMT

My wife purchased a Sears 54" riding mower with craftsman grass catcher just two years ago for my birthday. (I love my wife n I guess she loves me) The mower, with it's 26hp engine, had plenty of power and the bagger worked great, as long as the grass was dry. Just two months before the 24 month warranty expired, my motor wouldn't start (cranked fine, lots of gas n spark, no combustion). I called the service line and waiting two weeks for a tech to arrive, which didn't bother me too much, until he told me the engine was shot. He said that bent push rods on one cylinder was actually a common problem with this specific model engine, so he promptly ordered a replacement for me. Two more weeks without the mower was rewarded with a new engine being installed and adjusted to mfr specs. Totally sweet - I have a two year old mower and a brand new engine. Ok, load the second movie. Literally two weeks of use, in the middle of summer, the mower has the same symptoms. When I tried to start it, the engine turned over just fine but wouldn't start. Another call to warranty (and a two week wait) and a new tech arrives to tell me my engine is shot. Really! He believed that the engine mfr (name withheld to add suspense) has a bad design for this specific engine. The tech says his support line told him that since I already received a new engine, he was to "replace the head with a rebuild kit", so he orders one. Yup, two weeks later he arrives and puts it in the mower, and "poof", the engine bends the push rods right in front of us, just as he suspected it would. He persists with his support staff and they agree to order another engine. Ok, third reel, and third times the charm. About three weeks later he arrives to install the replacment engine, but this time it's a different (but compatible) designed engine. I've run it for about a month and all seems well. It's the end of summer now so I won't know if it a perminant fix or not. So while I've had to pay someone to cut my grass most of the summer, I want to recognize that Sears did take care of me. I called to plead my case with customer service and they compassionately offered a $100 Sears gift card for all my trouble. I guess they knew it would be a gift that would come back to them... we ordered a new fridge tonight for $1000 and used the card, but hey, it's all good. Besides, I bought an extended warranty while I was on hold with customer service during round two, and I'm thinking, spring is on its way.

DLS 3500 Battery Not Charged.

turkeybird42 — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:13:15 GMT

craftsman, DLS 3500, Model 917.287130 // Has a Briggs & Stratton 20.o HP motor, Has decals "Craftsman Intek Plus).

DLS 3500 Battery Not Charged.

stactech — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:26:13 GMT

Hey Turkeybird. It would greatly help if you'd provide the model number of the tractor, found on the tag under the seat. Engine information would also help, Briggs and Stratton or Kohler. In any case though, with the engine running at full throttle you should see 13.8 to 14 VDC on the battery. If not, there is a problem either with the stator coil (under the flywheel) or the regulator/rectifier or diodes, or connection issues.

DLS 3500 Battery Not Charged.

madgolfer — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:12:13 GMT

Hi tbird, Check the voltage of the battery before you start it and then start the tractor and run the engine at high speed and then recheck the voltage across the battery terminals. If the voltage does not rise above the original reading then there is a charging system failure or maybe a loose connection.

DLS 3500 Battery Not Charged.

turkeybird42 — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:07:02 GMT

Battery will not stay charged. Once I jump, will run. New battery. Checked voltage, shows 12.4-6 when running and not running. What do I nned to check/replace?

Head Lights Out

fixNmowers — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:12:59 GMT

that's what I would do. contact warranty service

Head Lights Out

lightsaber — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:01:45 GMT

Hi Mulcherman;

You should have the mower lights repaired under warranty as it is new.

Head Lights Out

Mulcherman — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:30:03 GMT

Just bought a new YT 4000 Zero Turn and first start up head lights worked fine, now they don't work. Bulbs look good. Any tech problems known on these models? Other than that, best mower I've had yet.

price

TriCoRob — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:49:21 GMT

Which unit?

price

JulieK — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:08:17 GMT

Hi joesr41! You may want to take a look on Sears.com to see what tractors and riding mowers they have available. If you are unable to see what you are looking for, contact the Customer Service Team-I am sure they can help.

price

joesr41 — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:28:44 GMT

What is the price for this unit

917.288570 46" 24HP YT-4000: broken deck part

kallsop — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:53:02 GMT

Original right side deck fixed height rod, removed:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2216993/DSCN1411.JPG

With new adjuster installed:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2216993/DSCN1412.JPG

Very easy install. Remove the lower spring bar and upper nut, remove the fixed rod and throw it away. Slide in the top of the adjuster rod and use the same spring clip at the lower end. Done. If it takes you more than 5 minutes, you're slacking.

Prior to installing the adjuster, the deck was dragging the ground on setting #2. I raised the deck up at the back with the two rear adjusters, and also adjusted the front to raise that, and now I can use all 6 deck height settings. The deck just about touches down on setting #1. Well worth the effort.

917.288570 46" 24HP YT-4000: broken deck part

wstarc5 — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:32:17 GMT

Glad to hear your back up and running. Look forward to hearing from you once you install the other part.

traction

68charger — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:53:45 GMT

ok do you think that tractor will push snow with chains and wheights also dhat about usen the wheight system that mounts on the rear of the mower?

traction

BigMike4511 — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:03:31 GMT

Chains are good for snow, but will tear up a lawn or grass surface very quickly. Weights may help with the traction

917.288570 46" 24HP YT-4000: broken deck part

kallsop — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:03:26 GMT

Installed the new mandrel. The old mandrel was worse than I thought. 3 of the 4 bolt mounting were snapped off! I can only guess that maybe the delivery guys dropped the mower on something before I got it and weakened the mandrel and maybe snapped one or more of the bolt mountings, and the stress of use did the rest:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2216993/yt4000_mandrel_old.JPG

The mower works great again now. Didn't install the right side deck height adjuster yet as I was too busy cutting the grass :)

traction

68charger — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:41:51 GMT

i just bought a yt 4000 24hp 42in deck it has the wider wheels on the back i have alot of slopes in my yard an it realy lacks traction 1st what are better weights or chains and induviduly which 1 is better 2nd are they gr8 when used 2gther