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Husqvarna: Mower won’t start, no click or spark. Maybe a safety/kill switch?

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 18:47:12 -0700

So, I started the mower up just fine and drove about 5 feet and it shutoff. I tried to start it again, and nothing. No noise or crank at all. So I bypassed the ignition with a flathead and it sounds good but just won’t get any spark. I took the fuel line off and fuel is coming out when attempting to start. However, the spark plugs have absolutely no spark at all. So I replaced them and nothing change.

To sum it up, turning the key does nothing. But I can bypass it with a flathead and it just cranks but gets no spark. Fuel system seems good, so I’m curious if there’s a safety/kill switch somewhere.

It has a new tank of gas, new spark plugs, fuel is spitting out, oil is new, filter isn’t clogged.

⟐ Answered August 26, 2023 at 18:47 MST

Husqvarna: Mower starts up fine, but will not engage in forward or reverse...?

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:27:57 -0700

The engine starts up fine, when I go to press the gas pedal forward or backward it won’t move either direction.

Does it have to have time to warm up first before it moves?

I also have the blade deck off the tractor to restore it.

⟐ Commented March 24, 2025 at 17:27 MST

Husqvarna: Ride on mower muffler smoking and turning red.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 18:21:44 -0700

Hello All

So I have a poulan pro 42 inch ride on with a Briggs and Stratton 33r887-0009 engine. Initially I had a problem with with a stripped spark plug. I tried to use rethread but there was a hairline crack which it made worse. I decided instead of trying to further repair the hole that I’d just replace the cylinder head with a used one I bought on eBay. After much cleaning I installed the cylinder head with a new head gasket and torqued it down to spec. I set the valves both at .004. I also replaced the carburetor. And a new spark plug. I did an oil change and it was time to fire it up. The engine started and seems to run well. I was letting it run and adjusting the idle on the carb when I realized the muffler was bright cherry read. It was only running a few minutes. I immediately turned it off.

Any suggestion would be much appreciated.

⟐ Answer accepted June 12, 2022 at 18:21 MST

Husqvarna: YTH24K48 Mower runs when jumping solenoid

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:22:32 -0700

Mower will not start except when I jump solenoid. Jump black spade terminal on solenoid to negative battery terminal, the engine starts fine using ignition key. Also, lights and hourmeter do not work when running. Lights do work when connected to 12v direct and the light circut at the pull-apart connector is getting 12v when grounding meter to frame. Thought it was ignition switch and bought new one but same problem. The carb solenoid (clicks heard on first turn of key) and blade clutch are working. Seems the start solenoid, lights and hour meter are not getting a return ground. Any suggestions?

⟐ Answer accepted July 21, 2021 at 16:22 MST

Husqvarna: My lawn mower runs but cuts off when engaging the blade

Tue, 18 May 2021 17:33:53 -0700

I have a craftsman riding mower and it idle’s up and down, then when you try to engage the blade it cuts off I have changed spark plugs, cleaned the blades, and checked the belt, all is fine

I need some suggestions on what I should check next I was going to check to see if the fuel solenoid is bad that it's not getting enough fuel to operate the blade but not sure

Please help thanks and God bless

⟐ Edited May 18, 2021 at 17:33 MST

Husqvarna: My troybilt super bronco won’t start just cranks

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:39:46 -0700

I have the troybilt super bronco riding mower. It will crank but now start. If I spray cleaner in it it starts for a second and stops unless I continue to spray. This makes me think it’s the engine not getting fuel.

the tank has no clogs or kinks in the tubes. The solenoid needle going up and down just fine the carburator is new but sat for like 4 months and I sprayed carb cleaner. Still will not turn over.

PLEASE HELP

⟐ Commented May 10, 2021 at 17:39 MST

Husqvarna: no fuel to carb new fuel pump and vac hose

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:52:07 -0700

i just replaced oil seal pan gasket but did not remove carb just engine up on its flat side to do the work

⟐ Answer edited August 12, 2019 at 18:52 MST

Husqvarna: Why is my riding mower engine revving uncontrollably?

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:05:03 -0700

I have a Husqvarna riding mower with a Briggs & Stratton motor model number 44 R877. The type number is 0 0 0 1 g 1 and the code is 14032 0 YG. I have checked the springs on my linkage and there is no visible damage they are not stretched in any way. And my throttle seems to be moving okay. And my Governor seems to be set correctly? Any ideas on what else it could be?

⟐ Commented July 30, 2019 at 16:05 MST

Husqvarna: Why won’t it start

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:41:34 -0700

Why won’t it start

Why won’t it start it’s got a new battery

⟐ Commented March 28, 2026 at 18:41 MST

Husqvarna: My mover will not engage the blade

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:06:18 -0700

for some reason the blade is not engaging and not turning

Husqvarna: mowing lever stiff to operate

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 14:17:23 -0700

Recently mowing lever has become very stiff to engage, all pulleys are free, checked cable it seems ok, moves freely. Tried lubricating the moving parts of the levers the cable attaches to, takes brute force to move ANY suggestions are appreciated

Husqvarna: motor dies when put into ger or cutter engaged

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 22:26:47 -0700

motor dies when put into gear on cutters engaged

Husqvarna: replaced a pulley assembly how to stop engaged blades when start

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 09:42:44 -0700

Why do the blades engage when I start it after a pulley assembly