2006 Craftsmen DLT 3000 18.5h.p. B+S Intek. Is it worth fixing?

If your mower suddenly quits with a bang and a puff of smoke, can it be fixed? This engine is known for ACR failure. Most times it can be fixed, sometimes its not worth the cost.

[@chadfield376]

I have a mower in the exact same condition where the motor blew like that after paying $50 for it. It’s better to either get a replacement Briggs engine or just find another complete mower for that same price range that is complete but runs and just needs a basic tune up. One thing I have noticed when I go to find these mowers, the battery is the number one item always gone for some reason, I rarely come across these neglected mowers with a battery still in it.

[@malibukid71]

I recently got one of these mowers for free. It turns over but won't start. I noticed at time 6:53 something on the bottom of the carb bowl with an electrical connection. I look at mine and that part is missing and the electrical connection is just hanging. What is that part I'm missing and would it stop the engine from starting?

[@JLafix]

That is a Solonoid that gets activated when you turn the key on it basically pulls a plunger out so the gas can flow. If there is just one wire then you don't need it. If there is a 2 wire lead it needs to be there to complete the safety circuit