Craftsman Riding Mower Yt 3000 Wont Start

Inspect the spark plug for signs of wear or damage.

Craftsman riding mower yt 3000 wont start.

Have power to the white line to the solenoid. Flywheel will still only make a partial rotation and then stops. 01 spark plug. The brake interlock switch is a safety device that won t let a riding lawn mower start if the brake isn t on.

18 5 hp 42 mower with electric start automatic transmission. Heard a small pop. Mower is having trouble starting. When spark plug is removed engine will crank fine.

The most common reason for re. Cable to starter and cable to ground has connectivity. To determine if the spark plug is defective use a spark plug tester. 2002 model 917 271653 17 hp electric start briggs and stratton engine.

Mower is a craftsman yt 3000 model number 917 28852. Checked the solenoid separately by putting power to terminals and got connectivity across power terminals. This repair guide and video show how to install a new riding mower brake interlock switch in about 30 minutes. The air filter prevents abrasive particles from entering the engine s cylinders which could cause mechanical wear and oil contamination.

Purchased in 2006 to cut two acres this continues to be a reliable workhorse. Craftsman lawn mower won t start. If the switch breaks you can t start the engine even when your foot is on the break or the break is set. Engine is a briggs and stratton 21hp model no.

The alternator is a set of wire coils under the flywheel of the engine that generates electricity to power the tractor when it s running. If the porcelain insulator is cracked an electrode is burned away or damaged or there is heavy carbon buildup at the electrode replace the spark plug.