2006 Craftsman LT 2000 "rustoration". Lets make it mow again! Part 1

Part 1 of 2.
Someone asked me to resurrect this old Craftsman LT 2000 riding mower. Several things needed fixed, and it was absolutely caked in old oil/dirt/grass.
I apologize for the audio quality, my wireless microphone was of sub-optimal quality. A new one is on the way.
I'm still working out how to best edit/shoot my videos, so please be patient with me, they will improve.