If you removed the wheel to repair the flat did the square key fall out of the axle?, if so the axle will just turn inside the wheel centre and not drive the wheel, check the floor where the mower was.
thanks---found the "key" on the floor----mower up and running...appreciate your help
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is there a puddle of oil under where it made the clunking sound, that would mean the engine is blown. another thing to check is to see if the motor bolts that hold down the motor came loose and is hanging down there by keeping the pullys from moving right..good luck
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You didn't indicate what model number, but most Craftsman wiring is the same. You must have your foot on clutch for it to start. Then when you release it you must also be sitting on the seat or it won't run. Check the operator presence switch under the seat to be sure it is operating. On most craftsman this is a switch connected to ground that shorts the magneto to ground to kill engine. So to test it you would want to connect tester to 12+ and then test the switch. One side should be 12- the other should be open when you're in the seat.You can go to www.searspartsdirect.com enter your exact model number. On the page for parts there is usually a button the right of the page you can click on for a manual. The manual should have a wiring diagram.
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should be a handle of sorts at rear bottom of unit to disengage the tranny,, pull out and secure with a small nail.
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