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    Jul 25, 2010, 12:46 PM
    16.5hp craftsman lawn tractor no start
    16.5 hp Kohler, Sears lawn tractor. Mowing the grass and she just stopped. I have no spark. Have power going to ignition module. Magneto thing near the flywheel is not shorted or opened. Have continuity with plug wire. Help.
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    Jul 25, 2010, 04:46 PM

    Hi,
    If you have power going to the ignition module, that is a problem. The only connection to it is a ground that is engaged to shut the engine off.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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