⟐ Answered 五月 03, 2026 at 11:03 GMT-7

It used to be that the engine cranked slowly but would fire up...but if it didnt start fairly quickly I would have to charge the battery.

However, for the last week when I try to start the mower it just clicks. The digital meter on the dash was reading 9.5 when I would turn the key. Now the meter on the dash just kind of fades to nothing.

My voltage meter is reading that the battery is fully charged and good. The solenoid is clicking...I checked it with a circuit tester and both sides of solenoid light up when key is turned. The positive wire into starter also lights up when I check it with circuit tester and key on.

I‘m certainly no small engine repairman. Anyone able to provide me with some guidance? Is it possible the starter is bad?

Thanks

⟐ Answered 五月 01, 2026 at 21:43 GMT-7

⟐ Commented 四月 28, 2026 at 14:13 GMT-7

The belt snapped the drive belt on my Craftsman Riding Mower 917.987140 46" automatic, Well, When i installed the new belt, It is still loose and i have done what it looks like in th eowners manual, If anyone can help it would be very helpful, If i can get a actual picture that would be even better. Thanks, Email icitrish@aol.com

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⟐ Answered 四月 09, 2026 at 9:19 GMT-7

Why won’t it start it’s got a new battery

⟐ Commented 三月 28, 2026 at 18:41 GMT-7

The PTO switch also tested fine and a brand new battery. Both cylinders are firing.

⟐ Answered 二月 08, 2026 at 23:33 GMT-7

Thanks.

Mike L.

⟐ Answer accepted 十二月 11, 2025 at 17:54 GMT-7

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⟐ Commented 十一月 24, 2025 at 14:33 GMT-7

I took the solenoid out and put power across the activating terminals by jumping from the battery. Then had conectivity across the power terminals. Checked the power cable from the solenoid terminal to the starter and the ground cable from the activation side to ground. Both good. Any ideas?

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⟐ Answered 十一月 21, 2025 at 10:21 GMT-7

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⟐ Answered 十月 17, 2025 at 14:21 GMT-7

Drive belt is not tight when clutches in gauge, but it will engage when you hit the break belt will tighten and it will move with your foot on the break continually the clutch pedal does not do anything can you help?

⟐ Edited 九月 26, 2025 at 18:59 GMT-7

Well, after weeks of trying different things, I finally coughed up the cash to get a replacement carb and I have the same issue after I cleaned it. Here's the background:

- This is an 18 y/o Craftsmand 19.5 riding mower

- Problem started with coughing carb, no power

- Replaced air and fuel filters and plugs (while I was out, changed Oil as well)

- Same issue; low power, coughing

- Took carb off and cleaned thoroughly; all jets clear, gaskets were old (never replaced)

- Started well, but gas vapor through top of carb. Engine would choke and die when i put Air filter and associated housing on

- Took back apart and tried again. When Mower was driven under load, engine would sputter and die after a few minutes

- Bought the appropriate repair kit. Replaced all gaskets, needle, valve, etc. Same exact issue with no improvement

- I finally bought the entire carb and put it on today. Same exact problem.

Seems like there is too much air and its spraying the gas out the top? I really don't know what to look at this point. There aren't alot of options to adjust air/fuel on this. Any ideas would be helpful.

Thanks

⟐ Commented 九月 19, 2025 at 12:41 GMT-7