Starting Problem

[Nat]

I have a Craftsman lawn tractor. You have to press down the brake in order for it to start. I have a difficult time finding the right spot for it to start. I have to play with the brake pedal till I find the starting spot. Is there a way to by-pass having to press the brake to get it started? Or, how do I fix the problem?

 

[Carscw]

I have a Craftsman lawn tractor. You have to press down the brake in order for it to start. I have a difficult time finding the right spot for it to start. I have to play with the brake pedal till I find the starting spot. Is there a way to by-pass having to press the brake to get it started? Or, how do I fix the problem?

Look down at the bottom of the brake. There will be a switch the it pushes in.
It could be lose or out of adjustment.

 

[mechanic mark]

Post tractor model number from under seat, starts with 917.

 

[Nat]

Tractor model number is 917.274951 for the starting problem of having to press the brake pedal in different positions before it will start. Is there a bypass or a fix?

 

[mechanic mark]

Tractor model number is 917.274951 for the starting problem of having to press the brake pedal in different positions before it will start. Is there a bypass or a fix?

Absolutely not as far as bypassing, this is for your personal Safety as well as others. Do as carsw said, or replace switch. Sears Parts Direct, enter 917274951 for parts & manual.

 

[Mikel1]

Absolutely not as far as bypassing, this is for your personal Safety as well as others. Do as carsw said, or replace switch. Sears Parts Direct, enter 917274951 for parts & manual.

This x2.
Is there not a parking brake on this model?