Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): no spark, safety switches, safety switch


Question
I have a 19hp. craftsmen riding mower and for the life of me I can't get any spark to my plugs. I have replaced the coil and cleaned the magneto inside and out.The motor turns over and its getting gas just no fire to the plugs out of ideas need help please

Answer
Safety switch is causing the problem.  Did you check the neutral/clutch, seat and deck/blade engagement safety switches.  You mentioned you had one coil.  Dis-connect the small wire connected to the coil and re-check for spark.  If you have spark the coil is fine and you know there is a safety switch grounding/shorting your ingition coil to ground.

Let me know what you find.
Eric