Craftsman Tractor Will Not Start. It Will Turn Over but Does Not Start.

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@jvquix 8 ай бұрын

Thanks. Solenoid did work, took it out, it was stuck. Forced it up and down a couple of times. Fixed the problem. Runs great now.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 8 ай бұрын

Glad to hear your back up and running! Thanks for sharing and the kind comment.

@guyminthorne3420 5 ай бұрын

Awesome help with my tractor. Thanks

@just__dave 9 ай бұрын

Exactly what I needed. Thank you! When I tested my solenoid I got power but no click. I removed it and found the stem that goes up and down was rusted shut. Since I was also getting tons of gas in my oil, I watched your other video as well. Found a full carburetor kit on Amazon that comes with a new solenoid for $24 that will hopefully fix my issues. If not, I'm out $24, but worth it to suss this thing out. 🤞

@PhillipBrackett-es2hy 17 күн бұрын

I started troubleshooting as shown in the video, and lo and behold, the aluminum heat shield on my T100 had cut the ground wire from the engine block to the fuel solenoid. Thanks for the video!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 16 күн бұрын

Glad to hear you figured it out!

@stratcat4450 5 ай бұрын

I have been working on my Troybuilt mower for weeks, as of today still without sucess. This is far an above the absolute BEST video on these Briggs carburetors yet. No body else has even seemed to know exactly what that solenoid is. I have removed, cleaned my carb twice now even thought it was very clean. I removed the float with that """!!** tiny damn pin, cleaned out everything as far as you can go. My mower just died halfway thru the job late last fall but i even easily drain my gas all through from the tank out of where it attaches to the carburetor. Damn MTD used rtv, or some kinda glue on the plug to the solenoid so my grey wire came out of the plug an dont wanna go back in, but ill get it. I think thanks to you my whole focus is now on that solenoid. Your info an teaching manner is top notch.

@fflweb 6 ай бұрын

Just replaced mine with a new one and it fired right up. Easy as it gets! A million thanks!!!!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 6 ай бұрын

I'm glad your back up and running! Thank you for watching, the kind comment and supporting my channel. It is greatly appreciated.

@carrotcake1955 8 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks. My knowledge is limited and a new spark plug is always good. I probably would spray carb starter fluid in carb to see if will start. If starts pretty sure main problem is fuel/carb.

@osvaldotrevino1991 4 ай бұрын

Wow, as a DIY, I would never have thought the solenoid was the problem. Thanks a lot, I replaced the solenoid and worked perfectly. Thanks again, and keep up the great work 👍

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 4 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful and glad it worked out for you! Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated.

@joebaca8879 Ай бұрын

@osvaldotrevino1991 what's the part # and where did you order it from & how much was it?

@tylervaughn3737 Жыл бұрын

After an entire day of troubleshooting, an thinking I’ve tried everything I find this video an it was my problem! Big thanks!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Glad your back up any running! Thank you for sharing:)

@chetborg3189 3 ай бұрын

Thanks - this was a great help. Ran out of gas, which caused the electronic fuel shut off to lock up. I removed the fuel shutoff and reinstalled and everything started working.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad your back up and running!

@bertgrau3934 8 күн бұрын

I worked on a Snapper with the same engine. The complaint was, would only run with the choke on. I took the carburetor off, and it was super clean. Put it back together and it ran great. I used it cut my grass and I was about half done and it stopped running. The problem was the fuel shut off connector fell out. What I did was use 2 plastic tie wraps. One around the top of the fuel solenoid the other between the wires on the connector, got it tight, never had any more problems. Told the customer he didn't owe me anything. Now he won't let anyone else work on any of his lawn equipment.

@regdad3272 6 ай бұрын

This maybe the problem I have with my Craftsman Tractor. It will turn over but does not start. I'll walk through it using your techniques. Thank You!

@dgriffin6074 4 ай бұрын

My 19 year old Troy Bilt riding mower is on its 3rd (or 4th) carburetor, and the bad solenoid is a common problem. Actually, I have also replaced the starter solenoid several times. The cheap e.g. $16-20 carbs from, for example, China are not very durable. I recently ordered a $100 Briggs & Stratton brand new carb and hope it will last significantly longer. I appreciate your vids and admire your expertise.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching my videos, the kind comment and sharing!

@markvittorini5497 5 ай бұрын

Thanks my one handed friend, your clear and easy to understand, my R110 sat for a while until my health condition improved so I could replace the rack and pinion steering I dinged up going thru my gate to the backyard. I might have a stuck or bad solenoid. Thanks for the instructional video. Let you know how it turns out!

@bigmackstruckstop9213 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Brad, I need to check out my John deere tractor for that and I'm buying metric wrenches, I'll catch ya on the next one.

@dalenjurgens6751 4 ай бұрын

Ok, good, not as troublesome as I thought. Another video showed taking the carb completely out. I'm hoping I can get my tractor working today. Thank you for the video!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and the kind comment!

@frantzgourgue4419 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video brother. I was ready to trash my mower and get a new one. You have given me new inspiration. 😃

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad this was inspirational and hope you get it figured out! Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

@stevecook5595 6 ай бұрын

What would have been next step? Mine doesn’t want to turnover, almost sounds like battery is struggling, but I charged it up and still having issues.

@watermanone7567 Жыл бұрын

Nice job. Thanks for the video.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, commenting and supporting the channel :)

@ackack1 Жыл бұрын

I have an '08 tractor with a 15.5 Briggs. Came with a Nikki carb that performed erratically. Lots of folks don't like them. Replaced it with a Walbro off an even older Murray & it runs fine. The carb in your video looks like the Walbro style. Did Briggs start using them in later models?

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Nikki carburetors came later but as you said, they are not liked and I’m seeing more Walbro carburetors now.

@rrockich Ай бұрын

Thank you for the great video! Mine ended up being the ignition coil module after all - which surprised me since it was OEM on a B&S pro series 19 hp engine built in 2019. Inline spark tester showed dim spark while cranking. Ohm test on ignition module showed 5.13k (B&S' upper limit on this cuts off at 5k). So not quite dead but enough to where the spark plug wasn't sparking enough. Pulled the kill wire off the ignition module to take anything else out of the equation, shined up the magnet on the flywheel and the armature and contact points of both the original module and posts where it attached to the engine itself, but still wouldn't start. I had already replaced the spark plug since the former one was wet fouled with fuel and 5 years old as well. Anyway, installed and gapped the new ignition module, plugged the kill wire back into it and turned the key ... inline tester glowed brightly and engine fired right up!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Ай бұрын

Great job diagnosing. I have also had spark tester flash dimly and you send guess yourself. ✅

@LessThanHandy Жыл бұрын

That was awesome. Another lesson learned. Thank you.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, commenting and supporting the channel :)

@JeanetteHale-z6l 4 ай бұрын

I have had problems with my Yard tractor a Kohler 24HP 7000 pro series. I have learned a lot watching your videos...I am so impressed. I am not a mechanic but I managed to change my oil filer, air filter, spark plugs, fuel pump, choke and recently the ignition coil. The tractor has had problems and will not keep running evern after all of that. It runs but when I activate the PTO... it shuts off. I need to know how to change out the carborator..... I was told it is the solenoid on the carborator. I really don't know.... but my other alternative is have someone pick it up and pay a pick up and drop off fee as well as maintenance Ive already performed. Just wondering if you have a video on changing out a carborator. PS ...Please can you tell me if you can purchase just the selonid? I also want to tell you I am really impressd with the details in your videos. Thank you.

@mickbrown942 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful and good info. Thanks for sharing.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

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@boomertsm Жыл бұрын

Well done! Appreciate the vid.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you liked it. Thank you for watching and the kind comment:)

@Ravak91 4 ай бұрын

Very helpful and educational video. Clear communication and a good video to go with it. Thumbs up 👍🏾

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 4 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment!

@enragedgrandpa2889 3 ай бұрын

Mans doing gods work with one hand. Idk how you do it man, as an auto mechanic, I deff would not get by with one hand. Good shit brother

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@roquerodriguez5272 5 ай бұрын

I have the same mower with the same problem. That was a lot of help . Thanks

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind words.

@ritaloeding8900 6 ай бұрын

Thank You!! so much for walking through each step. Even the testing light was helpful. I am not afraid to tackle it now. I DID SUBSCRIBE because I have learned so much from several of your videos. I look forward to coming back again.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 6 ай бұрын

I’m glad they are helpful. Thank you for watching them and supporting my channel!

@jonathandilk5722 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant video I’ve tried everything so I’ll check this next. Thank you

@gaylegordon5797 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! info about the solenoid helped... not "as dreadful" as I expected...STILL I don't have the ability to grind down an open end wrench. (options?) Long ago...maybe before husband died I thought I saw some really thin open end --like something that was included with some OEM kit...but that is likely long since gone. (Husband was a left hand amp too. Always amazed me HOW MUCH he was able to do just right handed for most part.) Still not sure if I want to tackle that...or just buy a new and after season repair...sell it off in spring. GUYS!!! TEACH YOUR WIVES HOW TO DO THESE HOME MAINTENANCE THINGS! --IF you get sick or pass...they need to be able to take on these tasks. I could have paid more attention, but I was usually indoors doing my "specialty" to keep family things going. CANNOT count of KIDS to come home to help..they grow and move on. I firmly believe self-reliance and independence...but we need your help. --And then we'll teach you how to get around in the kitchen. 😉

@maxxdog 7 ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks for keeping it clean. God bless

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 7 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment! Take care:)

@AcanthastreaMaxima 6 ай бұрын

Great work man Never surrender

@kenoack1 6 ай бұрын

I just replaced my solenoid and the mower fired up! Thanks for pointing this out.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 6 ай бұрын

I’m glad to hear! Thank you for sharing and the kind comment!

@jonwatkins6542 7 ай бұрын

Best video on you tube! Thank you! Great info

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 7 ай бұрын

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@lawrencecarroll2031 Жыл бұрын

What is your opinion about cutting the tip of the fuel solenoid off to allow machine to start? I have done it in the past with no negative results that I am aware of. I always throttle down before shutting engine off.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can cut the tip off. I run a business so that is not an option (lability reasons) and throttling down is what everyone should do but it a lot of people do not.

@Zombeegun 9 ай бұрын

I read somewhere that the power to the solenoid is routed through the seat safety switch and if you disable that switch the solenoid will not work. Is this true?

@bigfish1989 6 ай бұрын

Also curious

@tomemery3916 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the good information!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 9 ай бұрын

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@DIYServiceTech-ij6bl 8 ай бұрын

I watched this video because I'm wanting to bypass the clutch safety. Had a difficult time locating the darned thing on the mower. As an added note, I only have one leg. Lost a leg due to a faulty electric can opener. Now, when I go swimming...I just swim in circles. *Note: amputation was actually caused by a head on motorcycle collision when an old lady pulled into my lane...in a 1962 Chrysler.

@melissapuett747 7 ай бұрын

That's what I'm trying to figure out. Where is the safety switch on the clutch so I can take it off

@robertgussler4393 Ай бұрын

Thank you my friend i didnt know there was a fuel thingy like you replaced

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful and hope your back up and running.

@melvis2017 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update and the way you explain things thanks once again for the efforts 🙏🇩🇰👍

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 7 ай бұрын

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@giovannivelez9230 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. You really help me with the video.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 3 ай бұрын

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@d_dizzie_druck5753 5 ай бұрын

gunna check this on my 2014 Craftsman T1000 now. It was runing great, stalled out, I pushed it home, & now won't start. I checked fuel its getting to carb, & checked spark already. Would this be my issue too, or do i have a differnt problem?🤔 Gunna also pull carb off, & get it ultrasonic cleaned quick. I will also probably set the valves too, as soon as i find feeler guages. awesone vid

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 5 ай бұрын

Did you figure it out? Check to make sure your gas cap vent is letting air into your gas tank? Also this video may help but this is a guess. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2XLiJqsarR4j6s. Without seeing the machine to diagnose it is impossible to diagnose correctly.

@d_dizzie_druck5753 5 ай бұрын

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines was able to investigate this, & its not my issue😑 Carb is being cleaned, & checked now.

@d_dizzie_druck5753 5 ай бұрын

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines I'll be checking the valves on mine next chance i get

@talalfoz 6 ай бұрын

Thank you that helped me fix my mower.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 6 ай бұрын

Glad to hear and thank you for the kind comment.

@brianogilvy2200 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the lesson

@retrocny5625 6 ай бұрын

Same problem I had with my john deere. Same motor afaik, 1cyl briggs & stratton. My solenoid burned out, happened in the middle of a cut, couldn't figure it out until I looked closely at the clip going into the solenoid and noticed what looked like melted black plastic. No click coming from the solenoid. Had to order the replacement part which was #AUC11057. Like $75 bucks or something, still waiting to get it in. Pain in the ass lol. I don't know what would've caused it to overheat like that. Tractor isn't that old, about 160 hours.

@hellapellanyc6465 11 ай бұрын

Hi there I have no power going to fuel solenoid but have power everywhere else. Checked all connections and they look fine, where should I look next? Thanks! I Cranks but won't start.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 11 ай бұрын

You found your problem. Now you just have to find out why you don’t have power to that wire? Could be many possibilities from bad wire too bad ignition switch but to correctly diagnose it you would need a 12 V meter or test light.

@hellapellanyc6465 11 ай бұрын

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks! Happy Holidays :)

@bertgrau3934 7 ай бұрын

@@hellapellanyc6465 Just a suggestion, if you remove the valve, cut the tip off put the valve back in. It may back fire when you shut it off. If you back off the Idle screw so when you move it to Idle it will die without back fire. Again just a suggestion. Good luck 😊

@caseylee001 5 ай бұрын

What I’ve done to mine I took it off and grind it off screwed it back in and my lawnmower started right up saved all that money and I put a fuel shut off valve on it

@zineldiaconu6809 5 ай бұрын

On my she try to start whit spray but nothing..what is problem ..carburator maybe is dirty

@8Nguy1948 7 ай бұрын

I have a Craftsman lawn tractor given to me and the gas tank is under the seat and I am not getting any gas up to the carburetor. Is there a fuel pump on these?

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 7 ай бұрын

If the gas tank is under the seat then yes you should have a fuel pump. what is the model of your machine? If it is a craftsman, there is a model number underneath the seat. It should have three numbers than a dot then more numbers. If you can get me those numbers, I can look to see what kind of motor is on your machine and try and give you pointers. I can Say if you have a twin cylinder engine and it is a Briggs & Stratton sometimes you have to make sure you hold the choke in the on position and sometimes you have to crank a very long time to get the fuel to get pulled from the gas tank. Also make sure you have a full tank of gas.

@8Nguy1948 7 ай бұрын

I found the fuel pump, and I got it running. It surges until you engage the blades, and then it runs great . But it's been sitting for an undetermined length of time, and maybe after a while, it will straighten up . Thank you for your help with this problem .😊

@musiccomedy7486 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, I believe you solved my problem ❤

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! and thank you for the kind comment.

@pandre429 7 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you for this video it was a 'uge help!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 7 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful! and thank you for the kind comment.

@franklotion8 6 ай бұрын

That was my issue..thanks brotha😎👍👍

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 6 ай бұрын

Glad to hear your back up and running!

@oracles-x1578 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic you did it.🤕

@jerrygrace9957 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information Big help

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 6 ай бұрын

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@richardwilliams3916 8 ай бұрын

Great explanations thank you

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 8 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful!

@steveligeikis4628 7 ай бұрын

thanks ... just figured out that my solenoid works... and my electrical is good to that point.

@wesleyrobinson8754 4 ай бұрын

good job

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 4 ай бұрын

Thanks

@kupakhang5241 7 ай бұрын

Freaking amazing work man

@cognac8297 3 ай бұрын

I was driving my john deere and it stopped running and wouldnt start back up but cranks and was running good. And it just stopped and wouldn't start but cranks over

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 3 ай бұрын

Impossible to diagnose with out seeing the machine but It could as simple as a clogged fuel cap.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ_bqmmBlMiMgNE. Possible failed spark plug? Try a new spark plug. Ignition coil can fail, you would need a spark tester or know how to use the spark plug to check spark. Worst case the engine blew up (check compression). You also may have valve issues.

@MrDanrn999 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 3 ай бұрын

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@amjorgy1 6 ай бұрын

How did you lose your hand?

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 6 ай бұрын

You must have missed the intro to this video. I was born with only one hand. I let everyone know because it was not an accident under a machine which everyone assumes.

@amjorgy1 6 ай бұрын

@JohnsonsSmallEngines sorry, yeah I skipped ahead to the part I think applies to my issue. I'm going to test my fuel solenoid tomorrow, see if that's my issue. Good video, thanks for the info!

@kylestrausbaugh1346 Жыл бұрын

What is the part number on Amazon

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

I would suggest looking up your exact one you need for the model engine you have using your model type and code on a part lookup web site.This is the OEM part from Brigss on Amazon. amzn.to/3QDXWx9

@lamontwashington5286 6 ай бұрын

I have a YT3000. It starts intermittently

@StephenSmith-it5zy 5 ай бұрын

Great video.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 5 ай бұрын

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