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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?


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Carscw

Carscw

Nat said:
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?
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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.


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mechanic mark

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


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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?


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mechanic mark

Nat said:
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?
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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.


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Mikel1

mechanic mark said:
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.
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This x2.
Is there not a parking brake on this model?


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