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Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Start
On Saturday my mower died. I jumped off to move the picnic table. As
usual, the engine stopped due to the seat interlock switch (normal and expected). I moved the tables, jumped back on, disengaged the mower deck clutch, depressed the main clutch, and the darned thing wouldn't turn over. I checked the battery - 13 volts ouptput - OK. I checked the key switch. There were five wires coming in. I found a combination of a hot and neutral that showed infinite resistance when off and resistance when on, which I would assume means the key switch is operating correctly. Hmmmm, next I put the tractor up on ramps and looked underneath. AhHA! the linkage from the shifter to the clutch was not connected. I think the cotter pin fell out but couldn't find it on the lawn. No problem, I inserted a new cotter pin. Thinking the clutch interlock switch was preventing the tractor from turning over, I thought the problem was solved. However, again nothing happened when I turned the key. Any thoughts? My grass is still growing. Help! |
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