Craftsman Lt1000 Riding Lawn Mower Won T Start

The engine requires clean gasoline clean air and a good battery to run properly.

Craftsman lt1000 riding lawn mower won t start.

Inspect the spark plug for signs of wear or damage. 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 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.

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. Checked the solenoid separately by putting power to terminals and got connectivity across power terminals.

It is a model 917 273380. Get someone to turn the ignition key to the start position and check the voltage on the white wire on the ignition switch. Riding mower won t start just clicks. What other actions should i take short of taking it to the repair shop.

2002 model 917 271653 17 hp electric start briggs and stratton engine. You should get 12 volts dc. It acts like it has no spark. Cable to starter and cable to ground has connectivity.

Heard a small pop. If you don t the ignition switch is probably bad. Control modules are not fitted to all mowers. Craftsman lawn mower won t start.

The brake interlock switch is a safety device that won t let a riding lawn mower start if the brake isn t on. However most solenoids will be easy to locate. The fuel filter is ok. 01 spark plug.

A riding mower that proves difficult to start typically has problems with fuel. It has a new plug i confirmed spark. Report this by manage my life. My craftsman lt1000 cranks but won t start.

The tractor features a combustion engine that powers the drive train and the mower deck. This repair guide and video show how to install a new riding mower brake interlock switch in about 30 minutes. Craftsman a brand of equipment sold by sears includes lawn and garden equipment such as riding lawn mowers.