Need help starting my riding mower

11 years ago

I have a Craftsman 19.0 hp 42-inch riding lawn mower, Model Number 944.606191, Engine Model Number 42A707, Type Number 1624-01.

I had an event where I turned off the engine but apparently the ignition would not turn off. The engine stopped but there was a continuous whirring, and the cable to the starter got hot. I pulled a cable from the battery to stop it. It stopped, but I accidentally touched the cable back to the post: the machine restarted itself and drove itself into a ditch, where it stalled. Now, I cannot get the mower to start. I have replaced the ignition switch. I am thinking of replacing the solenoid, the fuse, and maybe the starter. Ideas?

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rexlex
11 years ago
pls elucidate on "cannot get the mower to start". Too vague. Also, did you replace the ignition sw with a factory item or a substitute?
tomplum
11 years ago
You definitely need a solenoid first.
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Bill
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks, people.

rexlex--I bought from Sears, authentic part. (Also new spark plugs, fuel filter, and air filter.)

tomplum--I used a jumper wire on my solenoid, and the machine started, so I am thinking you are right. I am off to Sears for a new solenoid. While I am at it, I will get a new fuse. It is Saturday, so I am hoping Sears (parts and service center) is open. 1-800 number is useless.

Thanks, again, for reading my message and helping.
Bill
Original Author
11 years ago
Replaced solenoid and fuse. Machine works now. It wasn't easy to access the solenoid (and fuse), and it wasn't easy to get at the nuts and turn them. Job done, anyway. Thanks again for reading and helping.