I Have A Craftsman 11 Hp Riding Lawn Mower That Wont Even Crank.i Have A Good Battery Clean Posts,power To The Starter But When I Push Clutch In To Crank,nothing Happens.what Am I Doing Wrong?

labman

Mowers have several saftey switches. Make sure it is out of gear and the blades disengaged. Try bouncing on the seat, engaging the the blades and disengaging them, and wiggling the gearshift. If none of that helps, you are just going to have to follow the power from the key to the starter.

thebriggsdude

yes, check the safety switches, if all else fails, pull the kill wire to get you by.

D.J.

I Checked The Saftey Switches And I Need Help On The Clutch Saftey Switch Could Someone E-mail Me Or Explain Where To Look Please?

thebriggsdude

i don't know specifically for it, dunno if they changed the location, but it is under the frame itself, its activated when you press down on the clutch/brake pedal. so look in line there.

vinnied

The starter solenoid is a common problem, try checking that...

MOWERMAN2468

the clutch safety is under the left side of the body. Now if there is power to the starter, turn the engine counterclockwise and see if it will turn over. you may also remove the dust cover for the starter and see if the bendix gear is hung up on the flywheel.