Craftsman dyt 4000 wont start

[p.sullivan]

Key switch won't turn over so I'm jumping the starter solenoid and it just slow cranks and won't start

 

[bertsmobile1]

Get some jumper leads and do these tests in this order
BAttery - to a good ground near the starter , turn the key
Battery + to the battery side of the starter , turn the key
battery + to the + terminal on the starter
Remove spark plugs & do the above again.