Craftsman Riding Mower Yt 3000 Wont Start

To determine if the spark plug is defective use a spark plug tester.

Craftsman riding mower yt 3000 wont start.

01 spark plug. 2002 model 917 271653 17 hp electric start briggs and stratton engine. The most common reason for re. 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.

When spark plug is removed engine will crank fine. New spark plug replaced starter and tried adjusting valves. Flywheel will still only make a partial rotation and then stops. Have power to the white line to the solenoid.

The alternator is a set of wire coils under the flywheel of the engine that generates electricity to power the tractor when it s running. Craftsman lawn mower won t start. Heard a small pop. Purchased in 2006 to cut two acres this continues to be a reliable workhorse.

Checked the solenoid separately by putting power to terminals and got connectivity across power terminals. Mower is a craftsman yt 3000 model number 917 28852. This repair guide and video show how to install a new riding mower brake interlock switch in about 30 minutes. The brake interlock switch is a safety device that won t let a riding lawn mower start if the brake isn t on.

Inspect the spark plug for signs of wear or damage. 18 5 hp 42 mower with electric start automatic transmission. If the switch breaks you can t start the engine even when your foot is on the break or the break is set. This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the drive belt or v belt on a craftsman riding lawn mower.

Engine is a briggs and stratton 21hp model no. Most common sears parts that need replacing on craftsman riding lawn mowers and lawn tractors.