20 Most Recent Craftsman 17.5 hp 42 in. Deck Lawn Tractor - CA Model - Page 9 Questions & Answers

Never seen one but heard it is optional.

are your blades engaged when you try to do this?? if so it is a back up safety feature from factory,turn blades off and try? Or put the ignition switch in the position that will keep the mower running when you go in reverse with the blades on or push a button on dash when you go in reverse,probably not on yours just some of the features on some models and just something to look for on yours

It located inside the operator station. I usually find on the right most times but this can vary. Most time when an engine won't start it is either the solenoid or a safety that is that problem.

the small needle on floating device i lose or not connected

Might be a faulty ignition switch, did you try to move the key back one notch so that the mower will go backwards with the blade engaged? Check if the connection is tight to the switch. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

try and run it with the fuel cap loose the vent might be plugged up

Go to a parts site and view the diagram. Like Sears Direct

It will be located on the front of the engine in the head. You will have to remove the spark plug wire first. You will need a spark plug socket to remove it and to replace it with a new one.

I'm guessing you're talking about the Electric Clutch switch. Make sure wires going to the clutch didn't come unplugged or get damaged.

Get some red lock tight and put it on the spindle shaft threads. Sounds like the threads are worn down and just won't hold the spindle nut tight any longer.

Probably a fuel issue.

I use straight 30wt.

A battery can read great, but is truly bad. You need to load test the battery to be sure. I get a new battery at the start of every third year on my lawn tractor whether it needs it or not. Sometimes the new ones are bad too.

The easiest way is to loosen the coils two bolts, slide it back and place a business card (feeler gauge takes to much time), in between the coil and the flywheel. Turn the flywheel until the magnets pull the coil in against the flywheel. Tighten the flywheel nuts and remove your business card.

Could be, but first put your hot jumper wire lead where the red wire is on your solenoid and ground the other to the frame. Also, check your battery to see if it's fully charged.

I need model number off your riding mower to answer that.

I will need a few more details about your no start condition. Does the engine just click or does it turn over and just won't start? What are your battery amps? Did you check for spark? Do you have fuel?

will the engine turn over? Are the blades disengaged when you try starting it? If you don't see any broken belts and the blades spin without hitting the sides of the deck or wobbling then there really shouldn't be an issue, the engines are pretty tough and the belt would have slipped enough to prevent any damage to the engine.

Same thing happened to me with my 26 horse kohler craftsman. Replaced EVERYTHING (spark plug, fuel filter, oil filter, and degunked the carborator), and still was flooding. It ended up being the flywheel key. Cheap part, quick fix. I guess it can happen when you hit something hard with the deck, or it can just happen without reason... I hit a snowbank hard with my snowblower attachment, but I didn't even realize it until afterwards because it kept running fine. Supposedly, even after the strain to the engine, it won't always stall out. It will keep running (but maybe rougher) until you shut it off. Then when you go to start it again, you will have no luck because all the timing is out of whack. It cost me $80 to have a repair company fix it. I think the part was only $5.