Craftsman Lt1000 Riding Lawn Mower Won T Start

The tractor features a combustion engine that powers the drive train and the mower deck.

Craftsman lt1000 riding lawn mower won t start.

My craftsman lt1000 cranks but won t start. It has a new plug i confirmed spark. Husqvarna craftsman like to hide theirs under the rear wheel fender or under the dash beside the steering column. 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. Report this by manage my life. Craftsman lawn mower won t start. 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.

Inspect the spark plug for signs of wear or damage. Riding mower won t start just clicks. Get someone to turn the ignition key to the start position and check the voltage on the white wire on the ignition switch. The fuel filter is ok.

The craftsman lt1000 lawn tractor makes it easier to mow a large yard than using a traditional manual or motorized push mower. What other actions should i take short of taking it to the repair shop. Have power to the white line to the solenoid. If you don t the ignition switch is probably bad.

The engine requires clean gasoline clean air and a good battery to run properly. Craftsman a brand of equipment sold by sears includes lawn and garden equipment such as riding lawn mowers. 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. 2002 model 917 271653 17 hp electric start briggs and stratton engine.

To determine if the spark plug is defective use a spark plug tester. The function of the control module is to receive a start request from the. You should get 12 volts dc. It is a model 917 273380.

This repair guide and video show how to install a new riding mower brake interlock switch in about 30 minutes. Checked the solenoid separately by putting power to terminals and got connectivity across power terminals. 01 spark plug. Heard a small pop.

Control modules are not fitted to all mowers. Cable to starter and cable to ground has connectivity. A riding mower that proves difficult to start typically has problems with fuel.