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    Jun 27, 2008, 07:57 AM
    Craftsman lawn mower won't start
    I have a craftsman riding mower that will not start.I put a new ignition switch that I got from sears on it and still will not start.The battery is a good battery all charged.I checked the fuse and it is OK also.I have no ideal what to do next,as I am a women trying to do this myself.Please any ideals will help.Thanks Barb
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    Jun 27, 2008, 07:47 PM
    Check the seat and the clutch safety switches.
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    Mar 29, 2009, 03:01 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by MOWERMAN2468 View Post
    check the seat and the clutch safety switches.
    Try checking the coil and the magneto may have rust causing no spark to the spark plugs , buy new plugs
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