Craftsman lawntractor (1994) model: 917.257720. Using igniton switch will not start tractor. Turning ignition switch to on position and using screw driver from relay to starter by cross connecting post on relay does start mower. Mower will shut off using ignition off position. Question: does this indicated bad ignition switch?

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Check the seat switch for the running problem. Disconnect the switch and jump the harness with a piece of wire, and see if the tractor stays running. If so, then the switch is bad. As for the charging problem. Test the voltage regulator. Start the tractor and put a volt meter across the battery. Red to red and black to black. Run the RPM to full throttle. You should have a reading of 14 to 14.5 volts. If not, the regulator is bad. Hope this helps.

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The manual will cover it.

http://www.disruptit.com/manuals/L0104168.pdf

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Check your seat, drive safety switches. Can you turn the engine with jumper cables attached to the starter? It won't start, but should turn over, one of your safety switches is not working.

David Burbee

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• Posted on Jul 08, 2010

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Hello! The 917= American Yard Products...A major supplier to Sears...The first six digits of the SN#...00/00/00= date of manufacture...In your case...May,1,1997...

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