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    heatha Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 2, 2008, 06:56 PM
    Can't get Craftsman Mower started
    I was mowing my lawn and I hit a rock. The mower stopped and noticed it was low on gas. I filled it up and now I can't get it started! I changed the air filter, spark plug, and put in fresh gas. I've found some links saying that it might be the safety switch, but I have checked the Sears links and checked the manual and can't find where the safety switches are! This mower is only a couple of years old! It doesn't seem like it's getting a spark.

    Please help! My lawn is taking over my house!

    Thanks! The model number is 917.388690

    Heath
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    Jun 2, 2008, 07:19 PM
    Did you check the oil level?
    Sometimes when your oil level is very low it will not start.
    Even if it was running a few minutes prior.

    Learned that lesson with a snowblower ;)

    Blair
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    heatha Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 2, 2008, 07:33 PM
    I checked it, it is full. I dumped a little out the other day, because it looked a little too full.
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    Jun 2, 2008, 07:42 PM
    Then it is possible that youu bent the blade shaft when you hit the rock.

    Blair
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