Craftsman Lt1000 Riding Lawn Mower Won T Start

This repair guide and video show how to install a new riding mower brake interlock switch in about 30 minutes.

Craftsman lt1000 riding lawn mower won t start.

2002 model 917 271653 17 hp electric start briggs and stratton engine. Craftsman a brand of equipment sold by sears includes lawn and garden equipment such as riding lawn mowers. Heard a small pop. The craftsman lt1000 lawn tractor makes it easier to mow a large yard than using a traditional manual or motorized push mower.

I bought it new in 2004. You should get 12 volts dc. Have power to the white line to the solenoid. If the switch breaks you can t start the engine even when your foot is on the break or the break is set.

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. The fuel filter is ok.

However most solenoids will be easy to locate. 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. To determine if the spark plug is defective use a spark plug tester. Checked the solenoid separately by putting power to terminals and got connectivity across power terminals.

It has a new plug i confirmed spark. Riding mower won t start just clicks. It acts like it has no spark. Husqvarna craftsman like to hide theirs under the rear wheel fender or under the dash beside the steering column.

My craftsman lt1000 cranks but won t start. It is a model 917 273380. The brake interlock switch is a safety device that won t let a riding lawn mower start if the brake isn t on. 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. A riding mower that proves difficult to start typically has problems with fuel. 01 spark plug. Get someone to turn the ignition key to the start position and check the voltage on the white wire on the ignition switch.

Report this by manage my life. What other actions should i take short of taking it to the repair shop. Inspect the spark plug for signs of wear or damage.