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Craftsman riding mower

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DRM1

Starter turns over the engine about one turn then stops. Turns over engine fine when the spark plugs are removed.


#2

reynoldston

reynoldston

DRM1 said:
Starter turns over the engine about one turn then stops. Turns over engine fine when the spark plugs are removed.
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Bad battery, poor battery cables or connections, starter brushes worn out, starter solenoid. Sounds like you are losing amperage some place???


#3

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mechanic mark

Post your tractor model number from under seat as well as all numbers from engine data plate. Check oil level on dipstick, make sure its on full mark.


#4

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bertsmobile1

And check the valve lash


#5

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DRM1

bertsmobile1 said:
And check the valve lash
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Thanks, I will give it a try.


#6

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DRM1

mechanic mark said:
Post your tractor model number from under seat as well as all numbers from engine data plate. Check oil level on dipstick, make sure its on full mark.
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It's a 917.272280. Thanks.


#7

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mechanic mark

https://www.briggsandstratton.com/us/en/support/manuals/results?NTT=446777-0165* adjust valves to specs. with engine cold per this engine manual.


#8

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DRM1

Thanks! It worked.


#9

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Fritzm

Which fix worked, valve adjustment, starter motor brushes? I just joined this evening and I am having the exact problem with my Craftsman riding mower. Any help would be appreciated. Dumb luck I found you on my first try having the same problem.


#10

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DRM1

Fritzm said:
Which fix worked, valve adjustment, starter motor brushes? I just joined this evening and I am having the exact problem with my Craftsman riding mower. Any help would be appreciated. Dumb luck I found you on my first try having the same problem.
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Adjusting the valves did the trick.


#11

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bertsmobile1

The problem is you yougens have only ever known hydraulic lifters or bucket adjusters.
back in the days of the side valve it was a part of monthly maintenance.
So the boring old farts ( me to a T ) always look at them but I get mowers in for a service where the rocker cover has never been removed.
Which leaves a bad taste in the mouth as checking the valves is part of both the predelivery and first service.


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