jump start like a car..... not sure exactly how but I've hard it can be done
which 42" Craftsman riding mower is made by Huskvarna
yes.
your starter is pulling too much energy from your battery. Either the battery is too small or your starter needs attention.
You should be able to turn the starter with little effort when it is not engaged with the flywheel.
Look for loose connections at the battery, starter solenoid, starter and switch. If all connections are good, the starter solenoid probably needs to be replaced.
Generally the ignition switch activates headlights on a riding mower and the start position only send current to the starter solenoid. If you turn the key and the engine cranks over than the lack of spark is going to be something else. If it is a riding mower you will have several safety switches to prevent start up under unsafe conditions.
Depending on what model mower you have, there could be several problems. But, start by checking the fuse. Most mowers have a fuse that is located near the starter solenoid.
Hook up jumper cables to a different battery, stick the black cord on the frame of the mower to ground it; touch the red to the starter bolt and hold it there until it starts.
The starter is stuck.
replace battery & starter solenoid.. possibly carb.
The safety switch to start the motor on a Ranchking riding mower is located in the ignition. If the clutch needs to be depressed several times before the mower will start, there might be a problem with the adjustment of the clutch.
Not on a push mower that has no electric start. On a riding mower, yes there is an ignition key.