Crfsmn DLT3000 w/18.5hp OHV Intek plus mower model 917.275810. When starting motor won't turn over. It turns till meets pressure and then bogs down much like a weak battery condition. Bought new battery and still have problem. In holding the key switch on the starter began to smoke so I replaced the starter. Still have problem. Ted.

SOURCE: mower won't start

im sure the switch is bad, trying to jump is a good way to find out if the starter is bad but of course wont start cause of no spark, alot of these have electronic magnetos

SOURCE: My riding mower blows fuses once you turn the key.

Sounds like you are on the right path, maybe some wires on the ignition were replaced backward, and you are sending +12v directly to ground? Does it blow right away?

Dennis Mulford

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• Posted on Sep 05, 2009

SOURCE: Craftsman \917-275810-- Blades will not engage

either the spring i week or the belt is wore out

SOURCE: 18.5 Intek OHV Briggs-DLT3000 Craftsman - Won't start - backfires

Check the switch under the seat.

SOURCE: nothing happens when you turn on the lawn mower

Check your seat, drive safety switches. Can you turn the engine with jumper cables attached to the starter? It won't start, but should turn over, one of your safety switches is not working.