Lawn Tractors (less than 2 acres) Discussion Board

Starter will not engage on awn tractor Model 917.28922

madgolfer — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:17:57 GMT

Hi peanut62, it could be one of the safety switches, maybe the one for blade engagement under the hood. If you have 12 volts across the black and white wires on the solenoid with the key on, or hear the solenoid click then it is operating properly. As Lightsaber pointed out, the tractor has a 2 year warranty. Good luck.

Starter will not engage on awn tractor Model 917.28922

lightsaber — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:36:25 GMT

If the mower is still under warranty, you might want to have the warranty people troubleshoot and fix it!

Otherwise see the owners manual page 28 at web address below, copy and paste to address bar at top of screen and click the go button!

http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L1005514.pdf

Most likely an ignition switch or wiring problem, but you will need to troubleshoot switch and wiring with schematic at below web address to be sure! It gets expensive to change parts without knowing what the problem really is.

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Craftsman-Parts/Riding-mower-tractor-Parts/Model-917289220/0247/1509200/P0905020/00011?blt=06&prst=&shdMod=

Does the ignition switch shut the engine off like it should?

Starter will not engage on awn tractor Model 917.28922

Peanut62 — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:21:06 GMT

I have a YTS 3000 less than a year old. The starter will not engage when the key is turned to start. If you use a screw driver to touch both contacts on the solenoid, the starter will engage. I have replaced the solenoid but the problem still exits. I am sitting on the seat and the brake pedal is fully depressed. The transmission lever is in the nuetral position. Starting this lawn tractor have become a 2 person act..

Yt4000 (28856) uneven cut

lightsaber — Mon, 23 May 2011 02:54:37 GMT

Normal car tire pressure gauges won't work, you need a low pressure gauge that can read something like seven pounds, and fourteen pounds. Mower tire pressure is usually different from front tires to the back tires, and should be noted on the tire sidewall.

Yt4000 (28856) uneven cut

Philfry — Mon, 23 May 2011 02:10:47 GMT

I will have to check that tomorrow evening. I highly doubt that is the problem because it is a brand new mower unless they were improperly inflated. I have not tried that. Where the grass is cut unevenly the grass isn't cut as low and almost looks like it was missed by the blades.

Yt4000 (28856) uneven cut

madgolfer — Mon, 23 May 2011 01:58:44 GMT

Low tire pressure is usually the problem. Have you tried lowering the guage wheels on the deck?

Yt4000 (28856) uneven cut

lightsaber — Sun, 22 May 2011 22:39:28 GMT

Have you checked the pressure in all four tires recently? One of the mower tires might have picked up a nail, etc.

Yt4000 (28856) uneven cut

Philfry — Sun, 22 May 2011 21:21:29 GMT

I have a new yt4000 and I've noticed there is a lot of uneven cutting especially on turns or on downward slopes. Any idea what can be done to fix the problem?

Peerless Transaxle shifting problem

madgolfer — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:52:30 GMT

Hi dwnedd, here's a copy & paste to a two-part video rebuilding a lawntractor transaxle like yours that might give you some insight to where the shifter is failing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucbJ3Y-q1_c

Peerless Transaxle shifting problem

dwnedd — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:47:45 GMT

The peerless transaxle is har to shift in the forward gears and will not shift to reverse. Can anyone offer suggestions?

Model 917.270410 riding mower clutch went out!

fixNmowers — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 04:53:46 GMT

Did you check the condition of the belt while you worked on it? Usually if a drive belt comes off, there is something under there that caused the issue. Belt is worn or damaged, belt guides damaged, idler pulley damaged (usually a plastic pulley), or foriegn debris jammed up under your mower frame. Just some things to look for if you have this issue again...

Model 917.270410 riding mower clutch went out!

trakternoob — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:31:32 GMT

All fixed! Lifted rear off the ground(not sure if needed, but ez'r) then took off some accessory attachment plate on rear. 2- 9/16th bolts on left and right by the tires and slid the plate off...voila....there sat the big fat pully in all its glory! pulled belt back on and off i went! Thanks again for the response! Long live redneck wrenching and shade tree mechanics! CHEERS!!! :)

Model 917.270410 riding mower clutch went out!

trakternoob — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:27:50 GMT

Yes the drive belt is off of the back pulley under the seat! Any ez way to get it back on, tips tricks!

Model 917.270410 riding mower clutch went out!

trakternoob — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:03:05 GMT

Will post back with results of checking the tractor, Thx again!

Model 917.270410 riding mower clutch went out!

madgolfer — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:02:23 GMT

Start by checking the drive belt. Under the engine there are two belts, the bottom one drives the blades and the upper belt drives the transmission. There are other possibilities but this is where you start. Good luck.

Model 917.270410 riding mower clutch went out!

trakternoob — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:46:58 GMT

i was mowing the yard hit the clutch so i could raise the blades(raised them) then let out the clutch and no go! Where/What do i need to look for to solve the issue? Any tips would be appreciated.. :)

LT3000 / Question(s)

bajakma — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:29:28 GMT

Be sure the brake is pressed all the way down and the pto is off is one or both is not done the machine will not crank.

42" Tractor will not move.

Duckman1187 — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:00:41 GMT

Thanks. I forgot about that. It is fixed.

42" Tractor will not move.

Duckman1187 — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:36:58 GMT

Thanks, Will check that

42" Tractor will not move.

madgolfer — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:22:54 GMT

Hi Duckman, thanks for using MySears. If the transmission is engaged then the drive belt may be broken. There are 2 belts on the tractor, one drives the blades and another above it that drives the rear axle.