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.

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. If you don t the ignition switch is probably bad. I bought it new in 2004. The craftsman lt1000 lawn tractor makes it easier to mow a large yard than using a traditional manual or motorized push mower.

Report this by manage my life. The function of the control module is to receive a start request from the. Craftsman lawn mower won t start. Husqvarna craftsman like to hide theirs under the rear wheel fender or under the dash beside the steering column.

Craftsman a brand of equipment sold by sears includes lawn and garden equipment such as riding lawn mowers. If the switch breaks you can t start the engine even when your foot is on the break or the break is set. It is a model 917 273380. My craftsman lt1000 cranks but won t start.

It has a new plug i confirmed spark. Have power to the white line to the solenoid. Cable to starter and cable to ground has connectivity. To determine if the spark plug is defective use a spark plug tester.

What other actions should i take short of taking it to the repair shop. 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. 01 spark plug.

Heard a small pop. The tractor features a combustion engine that powers the drive train and the mower deck. The engine requires clean gasoline clean air and a good battery to run properly. You should get 12 volts dc.

Checked the solenoid separately by putting power to terminals and got connectivity across power terminals. A riding mower that proves difficult to start typically has problems with fuel. 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. Inspect the spark plug for signs of wear or damage.

Control modules are not fitted to all mowers. It acts like it has no spark. 2002 model 917 271653 17 hp electric start briggs and stratton engine.