My other Craftsman riding mower is a LT 1000 ... The second issue is with the 2 ply tires installed on the mower. The very first time I mowed, two tires went flat from goat heads.
Turning your riding lawn mower into a snow plow seems ... wheels and installing rear weights gives you traction since mower tires aren't made for driving in snowy, icy conditions.
A riding mower equipped with a trailer is a godsend ... belts, headlights, and tires. Others are less obvious, like mandrel bearings, flywheel keys, alternators, starter motors, and even safety ...