Craftsman DYT4000 engine dies when you let out clutch in neutral
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Comments (9)Sorry I missed your post yesterday- IF you don't have the owners manual, you can download one at the link. It has the schematic. 1st & 2nd guess is the seat switch. You might need to shim it up so it's getting full depression when in the seat. Maybe you could hold the plunger down with your 3rd hand? To test it- This is wired a little bit weird!! Simply jumping it or disconnecting the plug will do nothing! The connector is what's known as a "shorting connector". When you remove the plug, there is a little metal tab that slides in it, completing the circuit. For the engine to run normally, this circuit must be open. You'll have to disconnect the plug and use something like a toothpick or ???? to "wedge" the metal tab to hold it open. Keep me informed- Here is a link that might be useful: Link...See MoreCraftsman garden tractor dies when clutch/brake released
Comments (15)FYI ---UPDATE After removing the mower deck I was able to clearly see and feel exposed wires running to the rear of the mower. After replacing all four wires did the mower come back to life. Funny thing though, the seat switch, while depressed, did not allow the mower to run. It wasn't until after I pulled the switch out from beneath the seat did the mower turn on. The seat switch is somehow backwards. The great news is I was able to locate shorts in both the ground and seat switch wires which turned out to be the source of the stalling when releasing the brake/clutch, engaging the mower deck and when turning the steering wheel to the right. My advice is to look for exposed wires and replace them....See MoreLawn Tractor Not Starting - Craftsman DYT 4000
Comments (3)Yep, I would like to know if it had oil in it also and where on the dip stick? In the XXXXXs or none appears? Some things that may help? take the spark plug out. Now there is no compression build-up. The engine should free spin. If it don't remove the starter. try turning the engine by hand as suggested. engine spins. Test the Starter using jumper cables and battery. Engine don't spin go to the bottom see if the drive belt or clutch and belt is bound up. If all is free then as suggested start at the flywheel end to see if you can find external problem why the engine would spin....See MoreCraftsman DYT4000 Riding mower overheating
Comments (11)I only wanted you to take an objective look at your skill level and basic familiarity with mechanical things before you get into something way over your head. If you have managed to removed the shroud, clean the fins, and get the shroud back in place correctly.......we have a base to build on. You must understand that we know nothing about the skill level of a new member, except from what they tell us. Every now and then, someone joins up with the "idea" of DIY repairs to their tractor and it appears that the minimum knowledge, experience, and skills just aren't there. For these folks, it's best to make an attempt at "shocking" them to reality. Sometimes, "giving the benefit of a doubt" is exactly what IS NOT helpful to somebody looking for advice on how to maintain & repair machinery. Kinda like an experienced swimmer leading a non-swimmer into the deep water. Now that we have that behind us, let's cover some basics. Get a digital camera and take plenty of photos of your tractor from all angles, take close-ups, get behind the dash, under the seat, everywhere. These photos will be a life saver later when you need to know where/how something fits. Put these photos into your computer and keep them as long as you own this machine. Every time you do something new or different, take more pictures, make notes and sketches too. You have to build a data base to refer to. You can click the link below and find illustrations that cover your tractor and subsystems. Use the page number and the item # or part # to reference our attention to specific parts or components for the greatest accuracy of dialogue to the forum. In regard to the exhaust pipe "getting red hot". If the area where you are viewing this phenomenon is dimly lit, or if night has fallen, you may be observing a normal characteristic. Without knowing the conditions under which you are viewing, and without my being able to "see for myself" the intensity of the red heat, I can't say for sure if it is normal or not. If the red color is just a small red spot appearing in a bend or curve in the pipe as it comes from the cylinder head and routes to the muffler, you are probably seeing a normal condition. If the red color involves the entire pipe and carries into the muffler as well, you do have an abnormal condition and this must be diagnosed (along with the oil leak and the electrical short). So, if you want to get your feet wet, let's go! Just watch out for the deep waters. And you might have thought I was insulting you, but I just wanted to get your attention so you would be able to make an informed choice of which direction to take....DIY vs. Pro. Here is a link that might be useful: 917.275660 owners man...See Moredavidld
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