Recent content by steve933

I bought this mower new the same year my first daughter was born so it has some sentimental value to me. It wouldn't start at the beginning of this season. I replaced the carb and got it running. However, there is still a problem that I can't quite pinpoint. The only way to get the mower...

Thanks for the tip. No visible corrosion. I plan to add some dielectric grease to prevent moisture from getting in there going forward.

Thanks for the tip. No visible corrosion. I plan to add some dielectric grease to prevent moisture from getting in there going forward.

Thanks for your suggestions. I eliminated the battery and solenoid as the problem. Did some more testing this morning and concluded that the brake box assembly must have gone bad. It not only controls the brakes, but also is the start safety mechanism that prevents starting if it thinks things...

I have a SWX4250 74787 (the zero-turn with a steering wheel)--2015 model with serial 315001246. I used it 3 times already this season with no problems. Yesterday, when I tried to start it, there was just a click when I turned the key. I could see the engine move slightly as if it was getting...