Riding lawn mower mobile mechanic Arlington ?

[Chase2008]

So my craftsman riding lawn mower won’t start. Fired it up and moved it to start mowing. Turned it off to get something and then now it won’t start. Looking for a mobile lawn mower mechanic that will service Arlington

Btw I checked the battery. Replaced the starter solenoid. Checked the fuse. And nothing. Just a click when I turn the key

[MADMAX]

Blades engaged ?

[Boss .300 winmag]

Brake safety switch?

[EnglishSetter]

Simplest (after, got gas):  Gas cap vent closed?  Happened to me the other day.

But sounds like it's not cranking if you're addressing solenoids and such.

[jackelope]

First more simpler question.

Does it crank over and not start or no crank/no start?

I have a guy in Monroe who is awesome. Not sure if he’s mobile, but I think he is. Happy to share his contact info.

[acrocker]

TT Mechanics is just down Hwy 9 in Snohomish, they've been great with me and they will also pick up and take to their shop....

[timberghost72]

I have heard many folks using Randys Small Engine Repair out of Granite Falls. Not too far from you. Randy Bevan is his name I believe, at (360) 722-2394.

If it's just clicking when trying to start, I'd double check your battery and connections, both positive and ground side. Did you replace the whole starter or just the solenoid?

[highside74]

If you jump the starter solenoid with something will the starter fire off?

[goldenhtr]

If you jump the starter solenoid with something will the starter fire off?

 

[Buckhunter24]

Blades engaged ?

I know I've sat there thinking wtf for a minute in this scenario

[MADMAX]

Blades engaged ?

I know I've sat there thinking wtf for a minute in this scenario

🤣 I’ve done it
Once

[swanderek]

Fuel pump I bet

[highside74]

Fuel pump wouldn't cause a click and no turn over. If I read his issue correctly; he's just getting a click.

[Jpmiller]

Just had a dumb seat sensor go out on one of mine this spring. For whatever reason it killed the whole thing, even though it runs if you’re not sitting on it if the blades aren’t running. Pretty easy swap once o figured it out, I’d smack that thing around a little or wiggle connections on that.

[highside74]

You can generally trouble shoot a seat sensor by removing from connector and using a small piece of thin firm plastic to jam in between the metal blades on the connector. When they touch it wint let the mower run. Opening the circuit will tell you if your switch is bad if it starts after you do this. I cut a piece of disposable water bottle to use but anything will work.

[Chase2008]

Thanks everyone.
Having a hard time getting a hold of Randy so I e contacted TT.

No crank just a click. Cleaned the connections.

Blades are not engaged

Brake safety switch?

[Chase2008]

If you jump the starter solenoid with something will the starter fire off?

I tried that, if I did it right, and it would not fire

[Ridgeratt]

Are you pushing the left peddle to the stop before you turn the key?

[BD1]

FYI TT is usually very busy. Does great work but can be a few week wait at this time of year.

[Bareback]

Check the compression release valve. Remove spark plug and see if it turns over/cranks.

[Buckhunter24]

Give the side of the starter a couple good hits with whatever tool you can reach it with and then try the key.

[Woodchuck]

Give the side of the starter a couple good hits with whatever tool you can reach it with and then try the key.

Sure sounds like starter or seized motor. 

[Chase2008]

Are you pushing the left peddle to the stop before you turn the key?

Yes

[Chase2008]

FYI TT is usually very busy. Does great work but can be a few week wait at this time of year.

Heard from them today. 6 weeks out

[Chase2008]

Check the compression release valve. Remove spark plug and see if it turns over/cranks.

Didn’t crank when I did that

[Chase2008]

Give the side of the starter a couple good hits with whatever tool you can reach it with and then try the key.

Will try that tomorrow.

[Chase2008]

Give the side of the starter a couple good hits with whatever tool you can reach it with and then try the key.

Sure sounds like starter or seized motor. 

Motor spins free

[highside74]

You need to give more info than motor spins free.

Are you saying you the starter motor actually works with the key?

It was click no start. Now is it key on, starter working, no start?

These lawn mowers are that complicated if we have all the steps, we can figure this out.

You did x now y happens or you did x now nothing happens. You need fuel, air and spark.

[Jpmiller]

You need to give more info than motor spins free.

Are you saying you the starter motor actually works with the key?

It was click no start. Now is it key on, starter working, no start?

These lawn mowers are that complicated if we have all the steps, we can figure this out.

You did x now y happens or you did x now nothing happens. You need fuel, air and spark.

My grandfather would repeat that as naseum when we were wrenching on motors, but it it was a lawnmower it was we need air fuel spark and a beer

[Chase2008]

Finally had some more time today. Pulled all the connections and cleaned them up. Reattached everything good and made sure I had battery power.  Checked the brake and blades. Checked the solenoid connection and fuse again. Smacked the starter a few times with a hammer. It fired up, sputtered and ran. Will see how she goes
Thanks to everyone who commented and gave suggestions

[jackelope]

Finally had some more time today. Pulled all the connections and cleaned them up. Reattached everything good and made sure I had battery power.  Checked the brake and blades. Checked the solenoid connection and fuse again. Smacked the starter a few times with a hammer. It fired up, sputtered and ran. Will see how she goes
Thanks to everyone who commented and gave suggestions

If it started when you smacked the starter, it needs a starter.

Or are you saying you did all those things and then it starter?  If so it would have been good to do one thing at a time so you know what solved the issue.

[highside74]

That's great news. Feels good fixing something and saving money. 

[boneaddict]

Mine this spring was battery.   It had juice, just not enough juice to crank, and wouldnt take any charge.   It would run if I jumped it.  Battery was 3 years old.   I replaced it and all is well

[metlhead]

Ignition coil on mine. Easy fix

[Chase2008]

Finally had some more time today. Pulled all the connections and cleaned them up. Reattached everything good and made sure I had battery power.  Checked the brake and blades. Checked the solenoid connection and fuse again. Smacked the starter a few times with a hammer. It fired up, sputtered and ran. Will see how she goes
Thanks to everyone who commented and gave suggestions

If it started when you smacked the starter, it needs a starter.


I did all those things at once. Then it started. Guessing the starter is going out. It’s a 20 year old rider
Or are you saying you did all those things and then it starter?  If so it would have been good to do one thing at a time so you know what solved the issue.

[Sandberm]

The starter on my Yamaha TTR 230 wouldn't work so I took it apart and found the smallest piece of metal had flaked off and would not allow the starter to spin. I put the starter back together and it worked fine after that.

So it could be that you have/had the same problem and when you smacked it it dislodged whatever was obstructing it, albeit maybe just temporarily and your problem will return.