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    craig angrimson Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 23, 2008, 06:13 PM
    Mower won't start
    My craftsman 18hp rider-model # 917-273402 seems to be stuck in gear, therefore it won't start. The linkage is OK, the dead mans switch seems to be OK, and I cleaned up a small build-up of grass. Any other things to check. The clutch/brake pedal also seems OK.

    Thanks, Craig
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    Jun 25, 2008, 05:45 AM
    Try having someone rock the unit back and fourth as you apply the clutch (about half way down) and attempt to move the shift lever.
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