IMMORTAL Tractor: 2001 Craftsman LT1000

I traded an Onan generator for this 2001 Craftsman LT1000. It needed new front wheels, carb clean, voltage rectifier, new battery, deck work, sharpened blades, spark plug, oil change, and an oil filter.
The tractors have been mowing America's lawns for decades. Craftsman struck a great balance between affordable and reliable with the LT1000. Although the dark green color has gone out of favor, I still like these simple tractors, they seem to be immortal!

Onan Generator details
Onan Gen Set 4 OCCK
3CR/12J
Serial no. 0871320959
4 KW
Ac volts 120/240
Ac amps 16.7
60hz
1800 rpm

00:00 Intro
00:19 Onan Generator
02:54 Installing new front wheels
05:16 Removing the carburetor
06:14 Cleaning the carburetor
08:46 Installing the clean carburetor
09:39 Attempting to start the engine
11:17 First start and test drive
16:03 Snow squall
17:31 Electrical diagnosis
22:21 Removing and cleaning the mowing deck
24:47 Using bondo to repair rotted deck
25:35 Testing for AC voltage
28:10 Installing a Briggs voltage rectifier
31:27 Painting the mowing deck
32:34 Changing the oil and filter
35:40 Touch ups and cleaning
38:26 Final montage and deck installation
41:54 Final test drive (in the snow!)
42:38 Outro