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    dalscwb1 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 23, 2006, 05:53 AM
    Craftsman mower will not turn over
    I have a 16 hp ridding mower model # 917-270670. All I hear is a clicking when I try to start the mower have replaced the battery and starter still will not start. Please anyone with any help I wouls appericated it.


    Thanks Mike
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    Jul 23, 2006, 11:49 PM
    Sounds like the solenoid right now, take a screwdriver... MAKE SURE NOW no gas is on or around you, and smell no fumes... and jump the solenoid posts with the key in the on position... if it starts and runs... solenoid but go over the wiring just in case, they are cheap... around 15 bucks.
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