Craftsman Lt1000 Riding Lawn Mower Won T Start

A riding mower that proves difficult to start typically has problems with fuel.

Craftsman lt1000 riding lawn mower won t start.

The tractor features a combustion engine that powers the drive train and the mower deck. However most solenoids will be easy to locate. If the switch breaks you can t start the engine even when your foot is on the break or the break is set. Riding mower won t start just clicks.

My craftsman lt1000 cranks but won t start. This repair guide and video show how to install a new riding mower brake interlock switch in about 30 minutes. Control modules are not fitted to all mowers. Cable to starter and cable to ground has connectivity.

The function of the control module is to receive a start request from the. Heard a small pop. It has a new plug i confirmed spark. Have power to the white line to the solenoid.

Craftsman lawn mower won t start. Inspect the spark plug for signs of wear or damage. The engine requires clean gasoline clean air and a good battery to run properly. The craftsman lt1000 lawn tractor makes it easier to mow a large yard than using a traditional manual or motorized push mower.

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. 01 spark plug. I bought it new in 2004. The brake interlock switch is a safety device that won t let a riding lawn mower start if the brake isn t on.

Craftsman a brand of equipment sold by sears includes lawn and garden equipment such as riding lawn mowers. 2002 model 917 271653 17 hp electric start briggs and stratton engine. If you don t the ignition switch is probably bad. Report this by manage my life.

It is a model 917 273380. It acts like it has no spark. To determine if the spark plug is defective use a spark plug tester. You should get 12 volts dc.

Checked the solenoid separately by putting power to terminals and got connectivity across power terminals. What other actions should i take short of taking it to the repair shop. 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.