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Craftsman Mower won't start

Posted by cimm65 Fay'ville, AR (My Page) on
Thu, May 27, 10 at 15:59

I have a 7 yr old Craftsman 'rider'.
Model - 917.273130. It has a Kohler 17 ohv.

My problem is- I'm getting nothing when I turn the key, like the battery is 'dead'. Obviously, the first thing I did was make sure there was full charge on the battery.
Headlights are bright, all cables are good and tight. Mower is disengaged and Brake is depressed.....still nothing. Any suggestions as to how to trouble shoot this are appreciated.
Thanks,
cimm65


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RE: Craftsman Mower won't start

  • Posted by baymee LehighValleyPA (My Page) on
    Thu, May 27, 10 at 21:04

If briefly jumping the two large solenoid leads causes the starter to bump, it could be the safety switches, keyswitch or solenoid. Use battery jumper cables. Touch for a split second, just to see if starter bumps.


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