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    Help finding magneto for craftsman rife on mower

    Hi. Sorry I haven't added anything to this for a while. I has a medical emergency that kept me tied up until now. It turns out the problem was the brand new battery I bought for it was defective. The top was not sealed correctly and was leaking. I didn't figure this out until I went to return...
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    Help finding magneto for craftsman rife on mower

    I forgot to mention you were totally correct about the choke not closing all the way. I fixed that and it starts right up until the battery discharges.
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    Help finding magneto for craftsman rife on mower

    Honestly I don't know enough about the mower to confirm if it's 3/5 charging system. I can say the headlight bulbs are good from what my multimeter says but they do not turn on. There is one brown wire that is always hot and there are 2 black wires that are hot or at 0v depending on the position...
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    Help finding magneto for craftsman rife on mower

    That makes perfect sense. I will disconnect the ground after use over the next few days and see what happens. I was thinking it was not charging at first because the head lights would get bright or dim depending on the engine rpm. Then I realized that is how it works with this type of charging...
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    Help finding magneto for craftsman rife on mower

    Model: 331877 or l33L877 Type code1449 61 100309zd I don't think it needs a magneto. I put the meter on it while running and it's charging like it should. The issue is the battery will loose cranking amps after a couple of days and it won't start the mower unless I jump or recharge it. The...
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    Help finding magneto for craftsman rife on mower

    So here is what I think the valve cover says
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    Help finding magneto for craftsman rife on mower

    I will take a look as soon as I get to my shop and post what the valve cover says. The sticker under the seat with the numbers I gave you was there when I bought it. I'm guessing some one other than the factory put it on to mess with who ever owned it or worked on it next. Thank you for...
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    Help finding magneto for craftsman rife on mower

    The last info with the model and engine number came from under the seat. I don't have a picture of that. I can get one tomorrow if needed. Thank you again.
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    Help finding magneto for craftsman rife on mower

    I'm sorry. I should have added this info Craftsman lawn tractor Yts 3000 Model # 917.289140 540cc, 21hp briggs platinum xrd Engine # 143.008501
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    Help finding magneto for craftsman rife on mower

    I haven't lost spark. I charge the battery and it dies in about a day. The thing is just not charging. The engine has the briggs label on it but it's built by Tecumseh. Here's a pic of the info on the mower and the top of the engine. Thanks for the reply. Oh. It's a 21hp if that helps
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    Help finding magneto for craftsman rife on mower

    Hi. I can't figure out what magneto I need for my craftsman yts3000 ride on mower. Model 917.289140 21hp briggs platinum xrd engine #143.008501 I believe it's made by Tecumseh but there are no labels saying so. The research I've done trying to find the correct part and part number has only led...
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    Chipper stopped pulling branches into chipper blades

    Thank you. That'd the exact info I needed. I'm going to tear it down later this week and see what's what.
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    Chipper stopped pulling branches into chipper blades

    Hi. The model is: 247.775862 (24B-485B099) - Craftsman Chipper Shredder (1998) (Sears) Branches stopped self feeding into both the chipper hopper. I have to force them down or they sit in the hopper and bounce around. It used to feed fine. The issue started small to where i had to push...
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    Can you identify what model this chipper is

    Awesome! Thank you so much.
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    Mower Humor

    The grass may be greener on the other side of the fence but it still has to be mowed.
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