I have a Craftsman 18hp 6spd with a V-twin Kohler engine,model#917.255914. It would run fine when i got it but, it needed a motor starter. I replaced the starter and now it will not start ,not even a click when i turn on the ignition. It has been sitting for couple of season. I checked the fuse. Where do i go from there?

shortblast@yahoo.com, November 2006

I would short out the soleniod with the key on to see if the engine will crank. Remember you have to have the brake pedal depressed, the PTO disengaged and weight on the seat. If the engine will crank the soleniod may be bad. If it will not it is most likely a bad safety switch. There are at least 3 and tracking down the defective one can be challanging.

Rick, November 2006