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    dloan Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 17, 2007, 09:15 AM
    Craftsman rider electrical issue
    Hi all

    I have a Craftsman riding mower model 917.270923. It will not turn over at all. It has a new battery, and when I turn to the start position, the voltmeter on the dash dips down as if there is a drain (like starting) but on noises, no nothing.

    I've checked all obvious connections and fuses, but I do not have a voltmeter...

    Any help or suggestions would be appreciated!

    Thanks!
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    Jun 21, 2007, 08:07 AM
    If you're sure the battery is good and the connections are tight, it could be a bad starter or solenoid.
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    Jun 22, 2007, 03:50 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by dloan
    Hi all

    I have a Craftsman riding mower model 917.270923. It will not turn over at all. It has a new battery, and when I turn to the start position, the voltmeter on the dash dips down as if there is a drain (like starting) but on noises, no nothing.

    I've checked all obvious connections and fuses, but I do not have a voltmeter...

    Any help or suggestions would be appreciated!

    Thanks!
    Check to see if the fly wheel is froze up.
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    Jun 22, 2007, 07:45 PM
    Try turning the flywheel cover backwards (Counterclockwise) 1/4-1/2 turn and then try starting. I bet this is a briggs engine, correct?
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    Jun 25, 2007, 10:49 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by esquire1
    Try turning the flywheel cover backwards (Counterclockwise) 1/4-1/2 turn and then try starting. I bet this is a briggs engine, correct?
    Yes, it a Briggs... I believe it's a 20hp twin cyl.
    I haven't tried the flywheel, I'll give it a try tonight. Battery connections are good.

    Thanks to all who responded! Any other tips are appreciated!!
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    Jun 26, 2007, 01:11 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by dloan
    yes, it a Briggs... I believe it's a 20hp twin cyl.
    I haven't tried the flywheel, I'll give it a try tonight. Battery connections are good.

    Thanks to all who responded! any other tips are appreciated!!!
    As an update...

    It is a Briggs and Stratton 19.5hp twin...

    I replaced the solenoid and now I get a clicking sound from the solenoid when I try to start the mower. There's current going through, but the starter is still not turning at all.

    Any other thoughts out there?
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    Jun 26, 2007, 11:45 PM
    The batterys are very poor in this equipment, try jump starting it from a 12-Volt source. You are not getting enough poop to the starter, it takes a lot.

    Don
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