Repairs 917.270514 14.5HP 42" Deck Craftsman Riding mower

[RayMel1]

Accidently i ran over some twine while mowing. I propped the front of the mower up to remove the blade and the twine, but when i put it back down the mower does nothing. no click so sound, nothing. I checked the seat switch and made sure it was depressed, still nothing when i turn the key. Checked the battery, battery is fine. Crossed the solenoid and the engine turns over just fine. Just nothing when I use the key. Do i need a new solenoid? Someone said something about a fuse, but I have not been able to locate a fuse. any help is appreciated. thanks in advance!

 

[mechanic mark]

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/par...elNumber=917270514&diagramPageId=&documentId= Page 31 in manual is wiring diagram.

 

[cadetman]

Accidently i ran over some twine while mowing. I propped the front of the mower up to remove the blade and the twine, but when i put it back down the mower does nothing. no click so sound, nothing. I checked the seat switch and made sure it was depressed, still nothing when i turn the key. Checked the battery, battery is fine. Crossed the solenoid and the engine turns over just fine. Just nothing when I use the key. Do i need a new solenoid? Someone said something about a fuse, but I have not been able to locate a fuse. any help is appreciated. thanks in advance!

Is the deck enguaged or is the brake pushed in?

 

[RayMel1]

Is the deck enguaged or is the brake pushed in?

the deck is not engaged. the brake is not pushed in unless im sitting on the mower.

 

[Mikel1]

I would check the fuse first. Mechanic mark's link should help you out.

 

[RayMel1]

thanks for the help! it was indeed the fuse. However, NOW I have Another problem...ugh......if i start the mower it starts fine, but if i put it in gear to drive or if i engage the blades, the tractor dies.....ugh

any help here?

 

[Fish]

Look at the switch under the seat.

 

[RayMel1]

yup, the switch under the seat is what the problem was. I was under the impression that the mower wouldnt start at all if it wasnt depressed. thanks for the help!