Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): mower will not start, safety switches, plug fire


Question
I have a craftsman 12hp ridding mower that will not start I have drained the gas tank replace with new gas replace gas line, replaced ignition module, solinoid. Now after I replaced the solinoid it doesn't even click before it click. But that was not really part of the problem before.I would at least turn over.could it be a loose wire or safty switch. there was no spark at the plug that is why I thought it might be the solinoid or ignition switch
any answers would help!!

Eric  

Answer
 Hello Eric:

 Send me the Model Numbers Off of the Mower and Off of the Engine and I can Better Assist you. With the Model Numbers I can Look at the Diagrams for the Mower and the Engine. However, Check the Seat Safety and Blade Safety Switches. Did you Put the Ignition Switch Wire on the Proper Post of the Soleniod? If the Safety Switches are Good, then Disconnect the Engine Shut Off Wire at the Connection Nearest the Coil. Does the Plug Fire Now? If Yes, then a Safety Switch is Bad or there is a Ground in the Harness. Hope this Helps. Let me know what Happens, Please.

 Good Luck

 Respectfully

 John