Craftsman Lt1000 Riding Lawn Mower Won T Start

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

Craftsman lt1000 riding lawn mower won t start.

The engine requires clean gasoline clean air and a good battery to run properly. Report this by manage my life. 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.

Inspect the spark plug for signs of wear or damage. However most solenoids will be easy to locate. I bought it new in 2004. If you don t the ignition switch is probably bad.

The fuel filter is ok. You should get 12 volts dc. What other actions should i take short of taking it to the repair shop. Get someone to turn the ignition key to the start position and check the voltage on the white wire on the ignition switch.

Heard a small pop. 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. The function of the control module is to receive a start request from the.

2002 model 917 271653 17 hp electric start briggs and stratton engine. Craftsman lawn mower won t start. A riding mower that proves difficult to start typically has problems with fuel. The craftsman lt1000 lawn tractor makes it easier to mow a large yard than using a traditional manual or motorized push mower.

01 spark plug. Husqvarna craftsman like to hide theirs under the rear wheel fender or under the dash beside the steering column. Control modules are not fitted to all mowers. It acts like it has no spark.

My craftsman lt1000 cranks but won t start. It has a new plug i confirmed spark. Riding mower won t start just clicks. 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.

This repair guide and video show how to install a new riding mower brake interlock switch in about 30 minutes. Cable to starter and cable to ground has connectivity. Checked the solenoid separately by putting power to terminals and got connectivity across power terminals.