I was given a Murray Riding Mower that had nothing when the key was turned . I replaced the blade disengage safety switch and the mower started. I get nothing again when the key is turned. I replaced the cellenoid, battery, BDS switch again, and had the starter checked. The seat safety was...

I just bought an older used Craftsman 917 series riding mower. The mower engagement lever is hard to move up into engaged position. When the mower lever is in disengaged position the blades keep moving steadily and will not stop. Is the mower belt too small? Too tight?

I have an older Honda 3011 Riding Mower that won't start without jump starting it. I just replaced the battery with a new one and I checked it with a voltmeter and it reads 11.8... I seem to remember car batterys usually reading 13+ so is this OK or too low? I have already checked the belts,...

I have a craftsman mower model number 917.258980 20.5 hp. My problem is that it will not start without the help of starting fluid. But right after the shot of fluid is exhausted it dies. The mower turns over good and yes I have gas in it. The fuel is getting to the carburetor, as I was able to...

My son has an old Lawn Chief riding mower that he purchased used. I finally got it started, but had to do so by shorting out the solenoid with a screwdriver to get it to turn over. Are any manuals available for these lawn mowers? The other idea I had was to put in a heavy duty push button...