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Comments (10)Change out your spark plug. Have seen similar issues with Kawasaki engines. Would run great until you put it under load (engage the clutch) and then it would stall. Seems like it's way too simple but I've cleaned carb's, reset valve lash, and checked flywheel keys on machoines that just wanted a fresh plug. Good Luck P.S. Make sure the new plug is gapped correctly....See MoreCraftsman Mower Sparks when blade is engaged
Comments (12)Ok, so i just got done replacing both head gaskets as they were both blown. Runs like a top now. I removed the deck and with the mower running i engaged the mower blades and it bogged the engine down and wanted to kill it. No sparks this time. Sparks might have been from the exhaust as one bolt wasn't tightened very well, or from the head itself as the gaskets had 2" spots missing. So i'm going to remove the clutch and clean it, one of the oil leaks dripped right into it and it flung allot of oil out when i started it last. It has to be something i did since it worked fine before i took it all apart, but not sure....See More1993 Model Craftsman (917.257560) dies when blades are engaged
Comments (4)Howard, I just took a look at the manual for your machine, and it appears that it does NOT have an electrically-operated switch for blade engagement. Blade engagement is mechanical. A weak battery could still be the problem. When you engage the blades, does the engine die immediately, or does it sputter a little? If it dies "clean" (as if you turned the ignition off), then you might have a problem with one of the interlock switches - possibly the clutch interlock or the attachment clutch interlock switch (part no 109553X). If this is the case, I would check all electrical connections and ground wires, as a loose (or dirty) connection could be the problem. To troubleshoot the switches, you will need a multimeter....See MoreLawn mower sputters when pto is engaged
Comments (0)I have a craftman lt 1000 riding mower. The mower started to sputter when the blades are engaged. If i play with the throttle i can get it to stop but not all the time. I found that the wire from the magnito to the plug was melted, and replaced the magnito, but it still has the same issue. Any one know what i should try next? (I also replaced the plug)...See Moredarby0501
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