Riding mower won't start

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Craftsman Riding Mower

Repair information and troubleshooting for Craftsman-brand riding lawnmowers.

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Hi, My Craftsman model 917.250, Kohler 26 horse won't start.

I hop on, depress brake, turn key, engine turns over.

It has good spark at spark plug - removed plug, reattached plug wire, turned engine over with end of plug held near metal frame, sparks.

Checked fuel, also squirted starter fluid in carburetor, turned engine over, still won't fire.

Squirted starter fluid directly in cylinder - removed plug, squirted fluid in cylinder, replaced plug, turned engine over, no fire.

Checked for damaged flywheel key, okay too.

Scratching my head, puzzled, any ideas?"

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Scot Mckone if you have fuel and spark check your timing as well as your valves. You may not have compression

My craftsman riding lawn mower will not start wont even click on what could be the problem

My riding mower aslo wont fire done bought new plug new solenoid new fuse repaired wires also wont start only get a little click

Scot Mckone if you have fuel and spark check your timing as well as your valves. You may not have compression — oldturkey03
My craftsman riding lawn mower will not start wont even click on what could be the problem — Kenny Holland
My riding mower aslo wont fire done bought new plug new solenoid new fuse repaired wires also wont start only get a little click — Francisco Medrano