Craftsman 18 HP lawn tractor turns over but won't start
I have an older (86-87) 18 HP Craftsman lawn tractor (917.2559101) that turns over really nicely but will not catch and start. In fact it sounds like the starter is just turning freely without any load on it. Someone told me they thought I needed to replace the solenoid? I know this is an old mower but it still mows well. I'm good at reading manuals and following directions, but the Owner's Manual for this mower does not go into the necessary detail. I've read many Q&A on this site but haven't seen my exact problem. How can I check the solenoid? What does the solenoid look like and where located? What else might I check also? This was my husband's lawn tractor but he died unexpectedly last Feb and I'm trying to get this thing going to use to mow. Any help appreciated. Thanks for your time. Lynnie