Craftsman mower won't start/prime
zaneps
13 years ago
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baymee
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Craftsman riding mower won't start, please help Newbie!
Comments (3)It sounds like the device that holds your clutch IN, and acts like a parking brake, is activating every time you push the clutch in. You should be able to see this if you follow the linkage. Have someone push the pedal in and see what's happening. It sounds like you have a safety switch problem. If you can make your starter work with your battery, the problem is probably a safety switch or maybe a bad ignition switch or wire that fell off at the switch. Check your fuse too. Be sure the unit is in neutral, the clutch fully in, the PTO turned off. Try moving the shifter, or pedal, a little bit off neutral with the key turned to start. If you have a neutral safety switch, you may need to go slightly towards forward and reverse to make contact....See MoreCraftsman Mower won't start
Comments (1)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....See MoreCraftsman riding mower won't start
Comments (1)Yeah, one suggestion: Post the engine model and type numbers. Don't know whether you're talking about Briggs, Tecumseh, or Kohler....See MoreCraftsman Mower Won't start
Comments (2)You may want to provide an engine model number. it has been decades since there has been a diaphragm type carb built with a choke. You said "primed it good"- so if you meant you used a primer bulb it doesn't have a choke. That would be the throttle plate then. If that is the case remove the carb, clean everything out of the tank, throw the cleaner away and install a new diaphragm kit. Prime several times to get the cleaner out and keep away from the diaphragm. The diaphragm goes against the tank and the gasket above.When it is assembled and back on the engine, be sure the small governor spring is hooked up to the control or tab and fill with fresh fuel. It should prime and run. If it leaks when to prime , post back....See Moretomplum
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