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bassoon-o-rama
Apr 12, 2008, 12:34 PM
Hello,

I have a Craftsman lawn tractor (model 917.271050), 15.5 HP engine. I am having problems getting it started. Here is what I have done so far:

--new battery and battery was checked to see if it had full charge

-- new ignition switch

-- new solenoid

-- all (most?) electrical contacts cleaned

-- 1 relay switch replaced

On the old solenoid, I tried jumping the 2 posts to get tractor started; it worked... haven't tried same thing on new solenoid.

Any suggestions on what I could try next? Thanks for your advice!

MOWERMAN2468
Apr 12, 2008, 01:54 PM
Check the fuse, check the ignition switch, do you have a clicking sound or anything else you would like to share with us? Are you getting fire? Try moving the gear selector, try moving the blade engagement switch or lever.

bassoon-o-rama
Apr 12, 2008, 03:12 PM
Thanks for the suggestions.. will try moving blade engagement lever and shifter. No, I don't have any clicking sound when trying to start engine. I've replaced one 15-amp fuse in the electrical system.