ENJOYABLE Repair of a 1997 Craftsman II 30 inch Rear Engine Riding Mower

I saw this little rear engine rider on Facebook Marketplace. It was complete and pretty clean looking as it was stored in a garage. The seller accepted my $50 offer! I bought it knowing it had an electrical problem causing a no-crank condition. 1997 Craftsman II 30" Rear Engine Ride on Lawn Mower Model No: 25621 MFG Date: 97036 Serial No: 7332503672Z0045 13.5 hp Tecumseh Engine Engine Model: 143971300 D.O.M.: 7028 D 00:00: Introduction 01:49: Testing the fuse and attempting to start the engine 05:05 Discovering a big mouse nest 09:23: Diagnosing the electrical components 14:17 Testing a solenoid with a battery jump pack 15:10: Bypassing the brake and blade safety switches 19:18: First time starting 21:42: First test drive 24:32: Inflating the front tires 27:29: Inspecting the manufacturing tags 29:08: Removing the mowing deck 34:25: Power washing 37:34: Sharpening the blades 39:09: Painting 46:51: Oil change 47:10: Restoring plastic 48:09: New fuel lines, shut off and filter 49:41: Final montage 53:42: Outro