Craftsman Lt1000 Riding Lawn Mower Won T Start

2002 model 917 271653 17 hp electric start briggs and stratton engine.

Craftsman lt1000 riding lawn mower won t start.

Have power to the white line to the solenoid. Husqvarna craftsman like to hide theirs under the rear wheel fender or under the dash beside the steering column. The best way to check the starting circuit of the mower is to connect the ground side of a volt meter to ground on the tractor or the battery. If the porcelain insulator is cracked an electrode is burned away or damaged or there is heavy carbon buildup at the electrode replace the spark plug.

If you don t the ignition switch is probably bad. However most solenoids will be easy to locate. 01 spark plug. You should get 12 volts dc.

The tractor features a combustion engine that powers the drive train and the mower deck. The brake interlock switch is a safety device that won t let a riding lawn mower start if the brake isn t on. The fuel filter is ok. What other actions should i take short of taking it to the repair shop.

Get someone to turn the ignition key to the start position and check the voltage on the white wire on the ignition switch. It acts like it has no spark. My craftsman lt1000 cranks but won t start. If the switch breaks you can t start the engine even when your foot is on the break or the break is set.

To determine if the spark plug is defective use a spark plug tester. The engine requires clean gasoline clean air and a good battery to run properly. Craftsman lawn mower won t start. The craftsman lt1000 lawn tractor makes it easier to mow a large yard than using a traditional manual or motorized push mower.

Heard a small pop. It has a new plug i confirmed spark. It is a model 917 273380. A riding mower that proves difficult to start typically has problems with fuel.

Control modules are not fitted to all mowers. The function of the control module is to receive a start request from the. Craftsman a brand of equipment sold by sears includes lawn and garden equipment such as riding lawn mowers. Cable to starter and cable to ground has connectivity.

Riding mower won t start just clicks. This repair guide and video show how to install a new riding mower brake interlock switch in about 30 minutes. Inspect the spark plug for signs of wear or damage.