How do I find out what year my Craftsman lawn tractor is?

Write down the first six numbers of the mower’s serial number. The first two numbers are the mower’s month of manufacture. The second two numbers indicate the day of manufacture and the third two will signify the year of manufacture.

Why does my Craftsman riding mower not move?

If your riding lawn mower won’t move, the problem could be a broken ground drive belt. If the riding mower is slow and sluggish, the ground drive belt could be so worn that it slips.

What is the life expectancy of a Craftsman riding lawn mower?

Brands like Husqvarna, John Deere, Toro, and Craftsman riding lawnmowers, have an average life expectancy that is really high. With proper care and maintenance, this can be up to 20 years.

Why wont my blades engage on my Craftsman lawn mower?

Common solutions for: Craftsman Lawn mower blades won’t engage. If the PTO clutch is not getting power, if the clutch solenoid is defective, or if the clutch is worn out, the lawn mower blades will not engage. The PTO clutch is not repairable—if the clutch is defective, you must replace it.

What year is my lawn tractor?

You can tell the date of manufacture for a tractor with the serial number. The first 2 digits of the serial number are the month of manufacture. The 2nd 2 digits are the day of the month. The 3rd 2 digits of the serial number are the year of manufacture.

Where is the model number on a Craftsman?

The model number is printed on the left side of the Product Identification Label, attached to the metal bracket that supports the seat, and begins with the letters, “CM”.

How long do Briggs and Stratton engines last?

With normal use and proper maintenance, a lawnmower should expect to last at least 8-10 years. That converts to around 300 to 500 hours for a small engine and 750 to 1000 hours for a bigger engine. But there are many examples where larger ride-on lawnmowers last for a much longer time.

Why is my blades not engaging?

Belt-the number one cause for your blades not to engage is that your belt is either stretched or loose causing it to slip or fall off completely. Belt could have snapped also. When you are trying to process too much grass/leaves they could pack up under your deck and push off your belt.

Why won’t my blades won’t engage?

Why won’t my riding mower blades engage? Your riding mower blades won’t engage if the clutches are broken and the cable is damaged. Additionally, if the deck belt is damaged, the pulley system is frozen, and the battery has a weak charge, the chances are that your riding mower blades won’t engage.