CrazyChase
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Hi, I'm new to these threads so let me first state that I own a Craftsman DYT 4000 (2004 model) that has 235 hours on it. It was working fine until the end of last fall, after I did an oil change on it.
My big problem is that my engine won't start. When I turn my key into the ignition I can hear the engine crank and crank but it does not start up. I can even hear the air go through its compression cycle, its just not mixing with the fuel. Note: I have been having to jump-start the mower with my car battery because the battery on the mower can not hold a full charge (it's dropped down to 7.25 V, which I know I need to get replaced). I've run out of ideas as to what the problem is and how to fix it.
I'm also having problems with my transmission. When I pull the lever at the back of the mower to disengage the transmission so I can manually push the mower I am unable to do so. Every time I attempt to push the mower in forward or reverse the rear wheels lock up, behaving as if the transmission is still engaged. I don't know how to fix this, but I am hoping that it is something small and easy to do.
Any help or advice will be much appreciated.
My big problem is that my engine won't start. When I turn my key into the ignition I can hear the engine crank and crank but it does not start up. I can even hear the air go through its compression cycle, its just not mixing with the fuel. Note: I have been having to jump-start the mower with my car battery because the battery on the mower can not hold a full charge (it's dropped down to 7.25 V, which I know I need to get replaced). I've run out of ideas as to what the problem is and how to fix it.
I'm also having problems with my transmission. When I pull the lever at the back of the mower to disengage the transmission so I can manually push the mower I am unable to do so. Every time I attempt to push the mower in forward or reverse the rear wheels lock up, behaving as if the transmission is still engaged. I don't know how to fix this, but I am hoping that it is something small and easy to do.
Any help or advice will be much appreciated.