key left on, mower won't start

18 years ago

I can't seem to remember to turn the key off on my 13.5 HP OHV craftsman riding mower. It ran out of gas and stopped so I didn't think to turn the key off. I got a new battery and did the same thing again, the wires and battery felt warm/hot. I charged the new battery and it still won't start, what have I burnt up?

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davidandkasie
18 years ago
FIRST thing you need to do is learn how to responsibly use a rider. NEVER leave the key in it and i guarantee you will not leave on anymore. leaving the key in it just encourages soemone to joy ride, and a kid could get seriously hurt since modern kids have no clue how to operate anything anymore.

on to your problem, does it even try to turn over, or do you get nothing at all when you turn the key? did you connect ALL wires back to teh battery properly? are all safety switches engaged properly? is the deck PTO OFF?
indy452
18 years ago
"is the deck PTO OFF?"

Also check any fuses.
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sndgarrison_yahoo_com
15 years ago
I used movers, we stored my things, they drove my riding mower into the storage unit, left the key on, it was about 6 weeks before I discovered it. I have replaced with new battery and spark plugs, it will turn over good but wont fire off and start. Appears to be getting fuel to the carb not sure about the plugs. Someone please help