Post by: Chase2008 on April 25, 2025, 08:21:11 PM
Btw I checked the battery. Replaced the starter solenoid. Checked the fuse. And nothing. Just a click when I turn the key
Post by: MADMAX on April 25, 2025, 08:22:19 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on April 25, 2025, 08:37:23 PM
Post by: EnglishSetter on April 25, 2025, 09:11:10 PM
But sounds like it's not cranking if you're addressing solenoids and such.
Post by: jackelope on April 25, 2025, 09:29:05 PM
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.
Post by: acrocker on April 26, 2025, 06:15:25 AM
Post by: timberghost72 on April 26, 2025, 09:29:43 PM
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?
Post by: highside74 on April 26, 2025, 10:11:23 PM
Post by: goldenhtr on April 27, 2025, 07:52:39 AM
If you jump the starter solenoid with something will the starter fire off?
:yeah:
Post by: Buckhunter24 on April 27, 2025, 10:33:42 AM
Blades engaged ?
I know I've sat there thinking wtf for a minute in this scenario
Post by: MADMAX on April 27, 2025, 10:44:40 AM
Blades engaged ?
I know I've sat there thinking wtf for a minute in this scenario
🤣 I’ve done it
Once
Post by: swanderek on April 27, 2025, 11:25:53 AM
Post by: highside74 on April 27, 2025, 12:19:26 PM
Post by: Jpmiller on April 27, 2025, 01:08:53 PM
Post by: highside74 on April 27, 2025, 01:13:11 PM
Post by: Chase2008 on April 28, 2025, 06:58:00 AM
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?
Post by: Chase2008 on April 28, 2025, 07:02:35 AM
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
Post by: Ridgeratt on April 28, 2025, 07:17:18 AM
Post by: BD1 on April 28, 2025, 10:32:50 AM
Post by: Bareback on April 28, 2025, 11:14:58 AM
Post by: Buckhunter24 on April 28, 2025, 12:51:40 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on April 28, 2025, 03:16:36 PM
Give the side of the starter a couple good hits with whatever tool you can reach it with and then try the key.:yeah: Sure sounds like starter or seized motor. :twocents:
Post by: Chase2008 on April 29, 2025, 11:01:53 PM
Are you pushing the left peddle to the stop before you turn the key?
Yes
Post by: Chase2008 on April 29, 2025, 11:02:28 PM
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
Post by: Chase2008 on April 29, 2025, 11:02:58 PM
Check the compression release valve. Remove spark plug and see if it turns over/cranks.
Didn’t crank when I did that
Post by: Chase2008 on April 29, 2025, 11:03:33 PM
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.
Post by: Chase2008 on April 29, 2025, 11:04:10 PM
Give the side of the starter a couple good hits with whatever tool you can reach it with and then try the key.:yeah: Sure sounds like starter or seized motor. :twocents:
Motor spins free
Post by: highside74 on April 30, 2025, 12:48:48 AM
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.
Post by: Jpmiller on April 30, 2025, 06:29:27 AM
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
Post by: Chase2008 on April 30, 2025, 07:54:13 PM
Thanks to everyone who commented and gave suggestions
Post by: jackelope on May 01, 2025, 05:52:04 AM
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.
Post by: highside74 on May 01, 2025, 09:31:30 AM
Post by: boneaddict on May 01, 2025, 09:49:32 AM
Post by: metlhead on May 01, 2025, 09:18:49 PM
Post by: Chase2008 on May 01, 2025, 10:23:28 PM
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.
Post by: Sandberm on May 02, 2025, 07:27:11 AM
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.