Howdy all!
Last weekend a co-worker gave me a 1998 Craftsman Rider. Model: 197.271110 Serial: 041398A006336.
It has the Kolher 16.5 Command Engine in it and runs very smooth. I would like to keep it and take it to our cabin and keep it there for mowing/bagging duty. I am going over the mower to make sure I address anything it might need. What's the difference between this rig and the LT1000 series?
Here is what I have found that needs repair so far:
1. Front wheels have play on the spindles. Wheel bushings probably worn out. Considering the bushing to bearing upgrade.
2. Battery was not being charged. I found the stator was not producing any AC voltage. I replaced the stator and all is good now!
3. Brakes are weak even after adjusting them. They are better than they were but I think they should be better. I plan on removing the brake assembly and inspecting the brake pucks to see how much life they still have.
4. Seat is pretty bad. Looking for a replacement now.
5. This mower has the knob to adjust the cutting height. However it does not have a height indicator scale on the left side of the dash panel. The manual doesn't show one but I'm pretty sure it had something to indicate where the mowing height was set.
6. Right side of deck has surface rust. I plan on removing the deck and wire wheeling the surface rust off then priming and paint.
Here is what I need:
1. 3-bin bagger assembly for it
2. Mower Deck discharge guard/flap
3. Mower height scale with pointer that mounts on the end of the lift shaft.
4. I would like to add a front mount thatcher but I don't know if its compatible with this mower.
Is this rig worth keeping? It seems to mow very nice. If you have any of the parts I need for sale please let me know!
As always your comments are appreciated.
Hec
Last weekend a co-worker gave me a 1998 Craftsman Rider. Model: 197.271110 Serial: 041398A006336.
It has the Kolher 16.5 Command Engine in it and runs very smooth. I would like to keep it and take it to our cabin and keep it there for mowing/bagging duty. I am going over the mower to make sure I address anything it might need. What's the difference between this rig and the LT1000 series?
Here is what I have found that needs repair so far:
1. Front wheels have play on the spindles. Wheel bushings probably worn out. Considering the bushing to bearing upgrade.
2. Battery was not being charged. I found the stator was not producing any AC voltage. I replaced the stator and all is good now!
3. Brakes are weak even after adjusting them. They are better than they were but I think they should be better. I plan on removing the brake assembly and inspecting the brake pucks to see how much life they still have.
4. Seat is pretty bad. Looking for a replacement now.
5. This mower has the knob to adjust the cutting height. However it does not have a height indicator scale on the left side of the dash panel. The manual doesn't show one but I'm pretty sure it had something to indicate where the mowing height was set.
6. Right side of deck has surface rust. I plan on removing the deck and wire wheeling the surface rust off then priming and paint.
Here is what I need:
1. 3-bin bagger assembly for it
2. Mower Deck discharge guard/flap
3. Mower height scale with pointer that mounts on the end of the lift shaft.
4. I would like to add a front mount thatcher but I don't know if its compatible with this mower.
Is this rig worth keeping? It seems to mow very nice. If you have any of the parts I need for sale please let me know!
As always your comments are appreciated.
Hec