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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

Craftsman Garden Tractor GT5000: Craftsman GT3000 Help engage blades, it dies

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:33:32 -0700

As soon as I engage the blades, the motor dies and has a new seat switch a new interlock switch a new ignition switch any help would be greatly appreciated

The PTO switch also tested fine and a brand new battery. Both cylinders are firing.

⟐ Answered February 08, 2026 at 23:33 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: Does anyone have the Craftsman YS4500 Manual? Model # 917.276630.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:54:48 -0700

Does anyone have the Craftsman YS4500 Manual? Model # 917.276630.

Thanks.

Mike L.

⟐ Answer accepted December 11, 2025 at 17:54 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: Repair Manual for Craftsman Riding Mower

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:03:29 -0700

How can I obtain a repair manual for a Craftsman Riding Mower?

⟐ Commented December 10, 2025 at 20:03 MST

Lawn Mower Craftsman ZTS 7500: engine dies when engauging pto

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:33:02 -0700

engine runs fine until you engage the PTO for blades or for drive

⟐ Commented November 24, 2025 at 14:33 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: Craftsman lawn tractor won't start

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:12:44 -0700

2002 model 917.271653 17 HP electric start, Briggs and Stratton engine. Turned key on. Heard a small pop. Won't start. Solenoid won't click. Have power to the white line to the solenoid. Checked the solenoid separately by putting power to terminals and got connectivity across power terminals. Cable to starter and cable to ground has connectivity. Jumped starter from battery and it cranks. Turn key, won't start. No solenoid click. No nothing. Any thoughts?

I took the solenoid out and put power across the activating terminals by jumping from the battery. Then had conectivity across the power terminals. Checked the power cable from the solenoid terminal to the starter and the ground cable from the activation side to ground. Both good. Any ideas?

⟐ Commented November 21, 2025 at 14:12 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: T 1000 series Craftsman doesn't want to shift into reverse.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:21:47 -0700

Just bought a Craftsman 247 203720 T 1000 series. Having trouble shifting from forward to reverse. It works fine once it's engaged but it's usually a struggle to get it to shift.

⟐ Answered November 21, 2025 at 10:21 MST

K-Gro PowerPro: When in neutral, my mower stalls when I let the clutch out

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 03:44:48 -0700

When in neutral, the mower stalls when I let the clutch out

⟐ Commented November 10, 2025 at 3:44 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: hard to turn the steering wheel

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:25:22 -0700

We have a Craftsman mower and now I am having a difficult time turning the steering wheel. How can I fix this?

⟐ Answered November 01, 2025 at 10:25 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: Clutch /brake pedal adjustment LT2000

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:01:08 -0700

Need info on my LT2000 Craftsman riding mower. On adjusting the brake/clutch pedal. The tractor will not stop any longer when you push the pedal all the way. It also is having trouble on hills like the belt that drives it is slipping and needs to also be adjusted, or does one adjustment take care of both, Any help greatly appreciated.

⟐ Answered October 22, 2025 at 7:01 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: Why does my Ltx 1000 keep dying when I let off the clutch/brake?

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:07 -0700

My Ltx1000 keeps dying when I let off my clutch/brake pedal?

Craftsman Riding Mower: Mower dies when clutch disengaged

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:21:14 -0700

My LTX 1000 will crank and run right up until I put it in gear and release the clutch. Then it acts like I’ve gotten off the seat and sputters. If I push clutch in it runs, but if I don’t it completely dies.

⟐ Answered October 17, 2025 at 14:21 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: Drive belt is not tight when clutches engaged

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:59:18 -0700

Craftsman T140 riding mower

Drive belt is not tight when clutches in gauge, but it will engage when you hit the break belt will tighten and it will move with your foot on the break continually the clutch pedal does not do anything can you help?

⟐ Edited September 26, 2025 at 18:59 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: Carburetor spitting gas - have already replaced Carb!

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:41:55 -0700

Hello all...

Well, after weeks of trying different things, I finally coughed up the cash to get a replacement carb and I have the same issue after I cleaned it. Here's the background:

- This is an 18 y/o Craftsmand 19.5 riding mower

- Problem started with coughing carb, no power

- Replaced air and fuel filters and plugs (while I was out, changed Oil as well)

- Same issue; low power, coughing

- Took carb off and cleaned thoroughly; all jets clear, gaskets were old (never replaced)

- Started well, but gas vapor through top of carb. Engine would choke and die when i put Air filter and associated housing on

- Took back apart and tried again. When Mower was driven under load, engine would sputter and die after a few minutes

- Bought the appropriate repair kit. Replaced all gaskets, needle, valve, etc. Same exact issue with no improvement

- I finally bought the entire carb and put it on today. Same exact problem.

Seems like there is too much air and its spraying the gas out the top? I really don't know what to look at this point. There aren't alot of options to adjust air/fuel on this. Any ideas would be helpful.

Thanks

⟐ Commented September 19, 2025 at 12:41 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: How do I put the belt back on an older riding mower (craftsman)?

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:50:17 -0700

How do I put the belt back on an older riding mower (craftsman)?

⟐ Commented September 11, 2025 at 7:50 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: How to put belt on the mower deck

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 06:21:28 -0700

how dose the belt go on the mower deck

⟐ Answered September 11, 2025 at 6:21 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: I trying to find a carftman riding mower repair manual for 247.2900

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:16:37 -0700

I trying to find a carftman riding mower repair manual for 247.2900

⟐ Commented September 06, 2025 at 19:16 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: service / repair manual help

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 14:10:52 -0700

Trying to find a service / repair manual for a Craftman Riding Mower 917.203810 is the model.

19HP Turn Tight riding mower 42" deck.

It seems the "User/Owner manual I can seem to find does not have repair breakdowns / schematics or electrical diagrams.

Could really use some help if a anyone might have an idea on where I can find it.

⟐ Commented September 06, 2025 at 14:10 MST

Craftsman Riding Mower: sears model 917-276905 drive belt replacement how to

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:50:43 -0700

how do I install sears model 917-276905 drive belt

⟐ Commented September 02, 2025 at 14:50 MST

Ariens Tractor: Cannot vary speed on mower

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:06:27 -0700

Unable to vary speed on mower