Lawn Mower Won't Start?
Hi, the symptoms you described is most often caused from miss-adjusted valves. Your engine has a compression release to allow the engine to turn over easier during starting and as soon as it starts the compression release disengages and normal compression resumes...
Riding Mower Will Not Start?
Your fuse is blown...should be located on the right side just behind the engine and clipped onto the steering tower lower steel section. Jumping it to the starter does apply power to the fuel shutoff solenoid therefore it will not start. Replace with the same...
Riding Mower Will Not Start?
I meant to say ...It does NOT provide power to the fuel shutoff solenoid when jumping direct to the starter :) Kevin Kevins Small Engine, 03908
Craftsman Lt2000 19.5hp Riding Mower Won't Fire?
Hi, does the tractor have a battery properly installed? The reason being, there is a fuel shutoff solenoid located on the carburetor that requires 12 volts to open and allow fuel to enter the engine. Jumping directly to the starter will not provide electricity...
Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Start?
The most obvious issue would be a weak/bad starter. Make sure your battery is fully charged measuring at least 12.5 volts across the terminals. Then engage the starter while watching the voltage, it should not drop below 10+ volts. If the battery is good, then...
Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Hold a Charge?
Hi NS, I believe you will find that your alternator is not keeping the battery charged as it discharges. For example, the electro-mechanical clutch used to engage the mowing blades consumes roughly 3 to 5 amps when engaged. As the battery voltage drops, there...
