Craftsman Lt1000 Riding Lawn Mower Won T Start

The fuel filter is ok.

Craftsman lt1000 riding lawn mower won t start.

2002 model 917 271653 17 hp electric start briggs and stratton engine. 01 spark plug. I bought it new in 2004. Checked the solenoid separately by putting power to terminals and got connectivity across power terminals.

A riding mower that proves difficult to start typically has problems with fuel. This repair guide and video show how to install a new riding mower brake interlock switch in about 30 minutes. The function of the control module is to receive a start request from the. It acts like it has no spark.

The brake interlock switch is a safety device that won t let a riding lawn mower start if the brake isn t on. You should get 12 volts dc. Craftsman lawn mower won t start. Heard a small pop.

It is a model 917 273380. Husqvarna craftsman like to hide theirs under the rear wheel fender or under the dash beside the steering column. However most solenoids will be easy to locate. It has a new plug i confirmed spark.

Get someone to turn the ignition key to the start position and check the voltage on the white wire on the ignition switch. Have power to the white line to the solenoid. Control modules are not fitted to all mowers. Report this by manage my life.

What other actions should i take short of taking it to the repair shop. My craftsman lt1000 cranks but won t start. Inspect the spark plug for signs of wear or damage. To determine if the spark plug is defective use a spark plug tester.

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. The engine requires clean gasoline clean air and a good battery to run properly. 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. Cable to starter and cable to ground has connectivity.

Craftsman a brand of equipment sold by sears includes lawn and garden equipment such as riding lawn mowers. The tractor features a combustion engine that powers the drive train and the mower deck. If the switch breaks you can t start the engine even when your foot is on the break or the break is set.