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    Ralph Pereda Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    May 2, 2012, 05:15 PM
    Craftman II 18HP model 917255914 Stopped cranking. Making clicking sound
    Hi I have the same mower and it was working fine. Turn it off went in the house. When I came back out the tractor did not crank. It made a clicking noise at the solenoid. So I 1) serviced the battery in case I was out of juice. 2) I cleaned the posts with wire brush, 3) I banged softly on the starter in case it was stuck.

    Still nothing. Any suggestions? Please help
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    May 3, 2012, 08:59 AM
    Hi,
    Do not suggest banging on the starter! It is likely either the switch not supply correct voltage/currect to the solenoid or the solenoid itself(most likely.) I have seen both fail at the same time, though rare. Both parts are mechanical in nature and are common failure points in the starting circuit.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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    May 3, 2012, 02:08 PM
    Thanks Clarke.
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    May 4, 2012, 07:42 AM
    It could be a loose ground wire a bad starter or a bad battery
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