We have a 2004 Craftsman DYT4000 tractor. I am running into a problem
starting it up. The first thought was to replace the battery which is
now brand new. Still nothing. Then we changed the starter and still
nothing. And now we just swapped out the solenid and still nothing. It
will turn over when we pull out the spark plug but will not start.
Does anyone have an idea on what else to do next. Any help will be
much apprecciated.

Thank You

On May 12, 4:59 pm, wrote:
We have a 2004 Craftsman DYT4000 tractor. I am running into a problem
starting it up. The first thought was to replace the battery which is
now brand new. Still nothing. Then we changed the starter and still
nothing. And now we just swapped out the solenid and still nothing. It
will turn over when we pull out the spark plug but will not start.
Does anyone have an idea on what else to do next. Any help will be
much apprecciated.

Thank You

Engines need fire and fuel. Memorize that. Check for a spark by
holding the plug wire 1/4" away from the plug. If you have a spark
check for fuel. Uually a bad plug will leave you with a fuel odor at
the exhaust indicating that fuel is not a problem. Replace the air
filter and try starting it. Replace the spark plug, ditto. Another
trick for stubborn starting is to take off the air filter and spray a
shot of starting fluid in the intake. If it starts and runs and
quickly stops it may be a fuel pump problem. These are all common ways
of dealing with difficult engines. Good luck.

Joe

On 12 May 2007 14:59:00 -0700, wrote:

We have a 2004 Craftsman DYT4000 tractor. I am running into a problem
starting it up. The first thought was to replace the battery which is
now brand new. Still nothing. Then we changed the starter and still
nothing. And now we just swapped out the solenid and still nothing. It
will turn over when we pull out the spark plug but will not start.
Does anyone have an idea on what else to do next. Any help will be
much apprecciated.

Thank You

Check all cable connections and ensure they are tight. It's wise to
do this before replacing so many parts, that may not be bad.



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Oren

"The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!"

I agree with Oren that you may have a bad cable or a poor connection.
Also check the grounding to be sure that the engine block and the starter
motor are well connected electrically to the chassis.

Dave .

On Sun, 13 May 2007 22:12:06 GMT, "David Martel"
wrote:


I agree with Oren that you may have a bad cable or a poor connection.
Also check the grounding to be sure that the engine block and the starter
motor are well connected electrically to the chassis.

Dave .


Seldom have I found a poor ground to the frame. Most poor connections
are at the starter. I've seen damage to a starter when the cable was
not carefully installed... twisted the thingy-ma-bob where the cable
connects.

Clean cables and connections are my first test...for a start test...

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Oren

"The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!"

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We have a 2004 Craftsman DYT4000 tractor. I am running into a problem
starting it up. The first thought was to replace the battery which is
now brand new. Still nothing. Then we changed the starter and still
nothing. And now we just swapped out the solenid and still nothing. It
will turn over when we pull out the spark plug but will not start.
Does anyone have an idea on what else to do next. Any help will be
much apprecciated.

Thank You


Could be the seat safety switch.....?

Smitty wrote the following:
responding to
http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...lp-216747-.htm
Smitty wrote:

wrote:


I had the same problem. Appears you need to adjust the valves, two
overhead valves. I've adjusted mine a couple of times when this
happended, and it cured it. Some folks recomment adjusting them every
year. Hope it solves your problem.


Original message posted May 12, 2007


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Bill
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