There could be many reasons why your Sears riding lawn mower won' shut off. The key could be jammed for example.
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One can purchase a Craftsman riding lawnmower from Sears, direct from Craftsman, or at the website of TractorByNet. One may also be able to purchase a Craftsman riding mower on eBay.
If there is a blown fuse on a Sears riding lawnmower, the fuse box is located below the seat. It is not common for a riding lawnmower to blow a fuse so there could be another cause like a short in the wiring.
try a company called Grasshopper. they are near chelmsford,Essex.
It was made in late 2001 for the 2002 model year
1997 /But the engine has been replaced with #694199 Short Block 2004
Contact Sears or check their web site.
Try going to the related link, below, and click on the "manual" tab. Enter you model number and see if there is a manual for your mower. If there is you can print it or download it for free.
If your mower is from Sears, for example, the parts dept. sells manuals. You can "Goggle" for some manuals online, some of which can be downloaded for free. Good luck! I, too, am attempting to get a manual for an older riding mower.
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