Craftsman Lt1000 Riding Lawn Mower Won T Start

Heard a small pop.

Craftsman lt1000 riding lawn mower won t start. If you don t the ignition switch is probably bad. If the switch breaks you can t start the engine even when your foot is on the break or the break is set. Husqvarna craftsman like to hide theirs under the rear wheel fender or under the dash beside the steering column. Have power to the white line to the solenoid.

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. This repair guide and video show how to install a new riding mower brake interlock switch in about 30 minutes. 01 spark plug. Report this by manage my life.

It is a model 917 273380. My craftsman lt1000 cranks but won t start. The function of the control module is to receive a start request from the. The engine requires clean gasoline clean air and a good battery to run properly.

Get someone to turn the ignition key to the start position and check the voltage on the white wire on the ignition switch. Control modules are not fitted to all mowers. Inspect the spark plug for signs of wear or damage. The brake interlock switch is a safety device that won t let a riding lawn mower start if the brake isn t on.

Cable to starter and cable to ground has connectivity. It has a new plug i confirmed spark. You should get 12 volts dc. 2002 model 917 271653 17 hp electric start briggs and stratton engine.

What other actions should i take short of taking it to the repair shop. However most solenoids will be easy to locate. To determine if the spark plug is defective use a spark plug tester. I bought it new in 2004.

Riding mower won t start just clicks. The fuel filter is ok. The tractor features a combustion engine that powers the drive train and the mower deck. Craftsman a brand of equipment sold by sears includes lawn and garden equipment such as riding lawn mowers.

Checked the solenoid separately by putting power to terminals and got connectivity across power terminals. 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. Craftsman lawn mower won t start.