Lawnmower No Start Just Clicks Easy DIY Fix Works On Most Mowers. Battery, Solenoid or Starter?
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- This easy to understand video will show how to diagnose almost any lawn mower that just makes a single click and will not start. We also show how a starter solenoid works including what is inside, it's just a switch. You will learn the difference in a 3 post and a 4 post solenoid, how it works and how to test it. The easy way.
Lawnmower No Start / won't crank Just Clicks Easy DIY Fix Works On Most Mowers. Battery, Solenoid or Starter?
This repair works on riding mowers, zero turns, brands like.... Cub Cadet John Deere MTD AYP Husqvarna Poulan Pro Murray Troy Bilt Craftsman Honda Toro Snapper and many more.
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How did the last test prove the solenoid was bad besides seeing the melted posts
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One of the clearest videos I've ever seen on troubleshooting an electrical problem. Thank you!
Wow, thanks!
@@RaleysSmallEnginesGREAT VIDEO. Clear AND Concise DESCRIPTIONS.
THANKS.
Will you post one or link one about checking the Starter?
Awesome video sir!! You went the extra mile explaining the difference between the 3 post and 4 post without making it complicated. Very nice my good man!
Thank you
Thanks Mr raley, it seemed an odd place to put a solenoid🤷♂️ also taking the negative terminal off before the positive was a good tip thank you sir 👍
Lol yes it was, maybe next they will hide the solenoid inside the headlight or a tire LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.
Good Job!
Thank you
So funny...all those different colors, newest models, different names...most of them made by the same company. Repairs pretty much the same too. Great video again. Thanks.
Awesome! Glad you liked it my friend. Thanks for watching
Nice Video Dude Ty For The Tip
I hope this comment helps and saves someone some valuable time. My Cub Cadet Zero turn (Doesn't really matter brand or type), but for the last two years has been either clicking as in this video or nothing at all when turning the switch. It would eventually crank when I ran jumper cables to it thinking the battery was weak. I assumed the solenoid was going bad but I just happened to check the wires that were on the post of the starter since they were right in front of me. They were completely loose even though looking at them they looked tight. I tightened them up on the starter post and it has been cranking every since on the first key turn. I am an old small engine mechanic from the 80s, a lot has changed from then to now, but the basics are the same. I could have kicked myself for not checking something SO simple. Maybe this helps someone in the future. Great video and info on how the solenoid switch works also. I subscribed also, thank you again.
Good explanation. Thanks
That's all great information, but could you please tell me where I put my electrical tester?
🤣 thanks for watching my friend. You left your tester right next to your hammer.
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Which hammer? I have more than 50 hammers, but I can't find most of them. I think it would be easier to swap the solenoid out of my other tractor to see if that fixes the problem.
Question does the green ground wire that bolts with your solenoid on frame go between the bolt and solenoid bracket or does it go between bracket and frame I’m not sure if it matters just curious every time I turn the key to crank starter it buzzes then pops the fuse thanks!
Never mind figured out my issue the negative cable to battery I followed it to the ground and all it needed was a good cleaning for better ground connection
I have a zero turn in that's doing this I had 12v going into solenoid and 8 going out of
Check starter
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Brand new battery, brand new starter/solenoid... still getting the same exact clicking sound you're getting.
Did you ever figure it out?
You may have a corroded wire somewhere. Start with the positive from the battery and check for continuity w a multimeter and go from there wire to wire all along the starting system. Go slow and remember to check each end. Sometimes I use colored zip ties to keep myself organized when eliminating wire faults. Hopefully this was helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to explain… You sure helped this single mom who’s dad helped her with all repairs but sadly just passed away!! Gosh Idk what I’m gonna do w/o him😢 guess utube’s gonna be my go to!!😂💪🏼
So glad we could help you out. I totally understand, I lost my dad a couple of years ago and miss him everyday. He taught me everything! Thank you for watching my friend.
Just like it’s becoming for the rest of us and I’m sorry for your loss. 42 yrs. ago for my Dad. 🥰
This has helped me so much. Thanks for showing me how 64 year old woman who's hubby can't help due to stroke.
I sure miss my dad also, it's no easy. He taught me so much.
You are welcome, thanks for watching and commenting my friend. Praying for you and your dear husband.
You located the solenoid for me, thank you. I didn't even know what one was, much less what it looked like. Now I can point to it and say to my wife, "Look. Right there is the solenoid." She will think I'm swell!----Seriously, I thank you because now
Ive been watching videos for about 3 days now in hopes of finding a answer to why my zero turn just clicks but won't start. It would start with jumping the solenoid though. This is the only video ive found that breaks each and every thing down and he actually shows you how to test everything and how to fix it. If it wasnt this video it was another one of his videos, but what i needed i found in this one. Thank you for your time and effort. I read where someone said theyre dad isnt around anymore and i just want to say mine isnt either. He would of showed me how to fix it usually but now im relying on ol TH-cam. Thank you sir snd keep up the good work
I'm not suggesting you do this because I'm a silly sap but I just use a screwdriver and I cross on the solenoid and if the motor kicks over then I know I got a bad solenoid cuz I don't know about anybody else but I don't have time to be poking and prodding ...😄
That's old school "back yard hack" method! Unadvisable hacker method
@@kenholt8297 I don't mean to state the obvious, but that hack has been around longer than you or I have been living an nobodys died or caught the car on fire that I know or heard of.😊
The melted solenoid probably came to pass from the other starter shorting out. Blessings
One thing I really appreciate is how you don't put down lower grade mowers. Taryl is always bashing MTD mowers, but those are what most people can afford. I have three mowers. I have an X320 John Deere, and it's done a great job. But so has the little Troy-Bilt Bronco I have... 750 hours on it, single piston Briggs... can't complain at all. :)
try this easy test find bad solenoid turn key only get click stop go to solenoid short 2 big bolts on top of solenoid this will spin starter if battery is good replace solenoid 2min test very easy
Good video. Thank you.
P.S. What happens to me every two years or so, is somehow I manage to pull up the blade engagement knob when the tractor was just sitting.......don't know how I do that {; -)
Great easy going tutorial!! Guy's as mellow as Bob Ross on PBS chillin art show!! Thank you Sir!
God Bless you & yours
You sound like my pops. Loved the video thank you. It helped alot
MTD uses really crappy ground and power cables. Change at least the ground wire to a thicker one and you'll eliminate the starter drag. I've owned somewhere around 40 of these and have 2 or three on the place at all times.
Took me forever to find a video that displayed my exact problem with my Cub cadet. Can't thank you enough
Awesome, glad our video was helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend
One of the best explanations I’ve seen on solenoids! You make some great videos, I’m Very glad I found your channel
Wow, I'm honored, Thank you so much. We are happy to welcome you to our TH-cam family.
Thanks for the insights into troubleshooting this tractor. I've got a LXT 1046 that has the same problem. So tomorrow, I'll be going to the hardware store to get a test light and see where my issue is. You probably saved me a bunch of money.
Thanks for explaining how to disconnect a battery, a friend of mine was working on his mower, he said he was disconnecting the battery and his wrench shorted out, he said he couldn't get ahold of wrench and the battery blew up and destroyed his mower
Dang it, awful. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend.
Raley, is the kill wire you pulled off a ground? My v-twin started to keep running on and back firing. Very educational video.
Video might be 2 yrs old but it may just helped me. My cub is doing this exact thing. I replaced an old (2012) battery and didn’t get it to start so I ordered a solenoid and spark plugs. Hoping this works. With the mower out of commission I had to push mow and it took me 3 days to mow an acre. I’m no mechanic and don’t know anyone to help me so this video was helpful.
Thank you. Check out our other videos, we have another newer Just Clicks video. Hope it helps
Great help! I had the wiring wrong when I put back together and your explanation was the most thorough I have seen anywhere!
Thank you
Brother you need to audition to do some voice acting for video games about hunting LOL I'm telling you man you've got the perfect voice for it!
Thank you for this in depth video this helped me so much.followed you just from this first video I watched.
Is that gap pretty standard on the valves? I'm working on a Kohler CV15S. The manual says do not attempt at home. I guess they didn't have TH-cam back then when they wrote the manual.
Yes
If you put a volt meter across the big posts on the solenoid and you get continuity, Does that mean the solenoid is bad ?
Yes, with the key off and or wires disconnected. I have a Toro video with that exact problem. th-cam.com/video/LtDV27PXuko/w-d-xo.html
Snapper RE 110 - New Battery, New Solenoid - New Key Switch - New carburetor as it failed as they often do on the rear engine mowers - Added fuel shut off valve to better control flow of fuel and storage during winter - I have no sound upon turning of key trying to start the mower - Check the Starter next I suppose, I have to check the starter...
Thanks so much for taking the time to video and share your wisdom and expertise. Solved the mower no start issue. Really helpful for no knowledge mechanical problem solving. Best helps on TH-cam. Mucho Gracias
I appreciate the information and the time you take to show how to diagnose issues. Thanks! Very good videos.
Hey bud so, I don’t have a “click” sound. I hooked up the battery to a charger but it fails to turn on the “connected” light on the charger. I know the charger works but it doesn’t recognize that it’s connected. Any ideas ?
Possible bad battery?? Test battery with a volt meter if you have one.
My mower isn’t making any sounds.! I believe a loved one of mine put the battery in wrong, is replacing this still what I have going on.
I have a solenoid driving me crazy in the John Deere 4600. It keeps on getting gummed up, so in order to start it, I have to remove it, plunge it a few times, put it back in and it starts. It's a new one too, the last time I replaced it, I made it 5 years before problems started.
A carburetor solenoid or starter solenoid? If a carburetor solenoid just cut the plunge tip off. Idle down for a minute before shutting engine off. No, it will not cause a fuel leak issue.
Starter. I have crank, no start. @@RaleysSmallEngines
You're a wonderful Teacher! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and presenting it, in such a clear and understandable manner!
You demystify and diagnose, the most beneficial issues/problems, helping those of us that are willing to dive in, but lack your wisdom & confidence. Thank you.
I'll get my Cub Cadet, back to cutting, in your honor! Wishing you all the best.
Thanks for your kind words my friend
Great instructive video Sir… I have this same Cub with same problem … I feel confident today to solve it … thanks .. I ll now get it done
Thanks and I did subscribe as I am having this issue now and needed some help so now I can start to give it a go.
I don’t usually leave comments, but thanks for sharing the wisdom and enjoyed your video!
Thank you, we appreciate you taking the time to comment.
This was so helpful, thank you very much!
Good video, but if you would just show the wire hookup on the switch for a 4 post. I have recommended this video but homeowners want to see the wiring all connected before this is installed. It is well explained but for someone who wants to work on their own a picture of the 4 post totally wired would help them. I have shown a few customers and I always tell them to watch your video's but some just need to see the switch wiring all finished before it is installed. I have drawn some a diagram but just a pic of it would be so easy. Thanks man, you know your stuff, I watch your video's when I get stuck on something!
Thank you for the detailed explanation. My 2 year old loves tractors and likes to play on our LT1050. You mentioning that the solenoid was burnt out likely due to someone holding the key on immediately told me how I ended up here. Thank you for both teaching me to fix my mower AND a new rule for my son when he plays on the mower haha.
Awesome glad it helped
Help please i have a 2007 bolens briggs 15 hp the starter is getting ground at the red thick wire
I'm not sure I understand exactly what is going on that you are describing.
Thank you, for posting this video it was clear and simple .
I follow step by step and got started.
We had same issue.
Nice description on the 2 different solenoids T - Bone. Those engineers stayed up late to determine where to put that solenoid that wouldnt make sense to anybody! There next choice was inside the headlight assembly. Lol. 🚜👍🇺🇸Roger
🤣 🤣 yep in the headlight. Dang that's funny. Thanks so much brother
Very informative, thank you sir! You are feeding my learning hunger. God bless!
mine works without the extra wire but its hard cranking. Can it still be the wire? Starter is pretty hot.
make sure your compression release is working. I have a video on that also
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Learned a lot. Bit intimidated. But all my repair men retired.
Glad you learned a lot. Guess what? Our videos are for you and others who want to learn. You CAN DO IT! Remember "Can't never could". Remember, it's just a mower, take you time, watch videos and repair it yourself. If you hit roadblocks that means you are learning new things.
Love the @ 1 minute Sound Effects! That's what I had, a bad battery. I didn't think it was since I just bough a new one from Lowe's but it was bad, swapped it out and if fired up. Thanks for the information and sound effect :)
Glad you found the problem! Thanks for commenting.
thank you min dos the same thaing
PSA- make sure the mowing deck is not on, it makes the same noise when trying to start it when the deck is on…
Very good tutorial on a solenoid. You wonder how many good starters were replaced just because of a bad solenoid.
Man, you confusing me more than I was before I started
Check out my other, newer Just Clicks video
I tried this and replaced both the solenoid and starter but still same issue just clicks
Watch this video
th-cam.com/video/2gFSvlASnoo/w-d-xo.html
Does the seat switch have to be engaged by sitting or other pressure to start? TIA
Good question. It depends, some models you must sit in seat. Some models just apply the parking brake.
Helped me a bunch, thanks..
Yup! The solenoid is just an electromagnetic switch.
Exactly
Thank you for this video! I’m having this very problem on my very same lawn tractor…
Do you have a video that shows how to test the starter? I have the clicking in my solenoid but I'd like to eliminate the starter from the issues. Thanks!
Thank you, this was excellent and very educational!
Great video. Thank you!
You do an excellent job of explaining how things work! Thank you for sharing!
Recently came across your channel and I have to say you do a very good job of explaining things. This video is no exception. Please Please just ignore the haters and those who have nothing positive to say. Keep doing what you are doing
Thanks for the help. Exactly what my problem was.
You're Welcome glad it helped
Thank you so much for this lesson. I am having a problem with my tractor and I'm not savvy about this stuff at all. I have the solenoid wired up, but it's still not communicating. My question is... if one of the smaller wire connections can still (barely) move, it's not tight enough... does it absolutely have to be frozen in place to make it work?
Thanks again for your video!
My solenoid clicked because the engine was on the compression stroke when trying to start. I could manually move engine by compression stroke and it was crank fine. I replaced 220 CCA battery with a 350 CCA battery and it fixed my problem. Has started fine ever since.
I had a similar problem, solenoid just clicked, everything tested ok, starter wouldn't move,12+ volts to starter, bought new starter , same thing. In desperation i cleaned off aluminum frame that starter is grounded to,it didn't look too bad but after i cleaned it it started right up! ( I used new nuts and copper washer as well) bottom line- make sure your starter is grounded well.
One of the best instructions video I have ever seen. I had this same problem and watching this video helped me fix my problem.
Great to hear!
My toro timecutter had a 4 post solenoid. Sometimes it starts no problem, sometimes it just clicks. Very irritating, I thought my battery was draining. Got to the yard, wouldn’t start, would just click. Went all the way home, started right up every time. What do you think it is? It’s a newer mower.
Wow! I hope i can remember all tha t when i go into the barn to work on my macine. Thing is, i replaced the solenoid (and battery) last year; I've just replaced the carburettor. Won't turn over. I want to check for spark but am working on my owh. Bought a remote start switch for such a situation but never had to use it ...until now, and can't find the instructions! Any ideas, people??? Thanks.
Excellent information Sir, Very well explained, thank you!
Great video your explanation so clear you take your time you communicate very well. Thank you.
Thank you Eric.
I have a John Deere G110. No crank but fuel solenoid clicks. Battery, starter and solenoid, fuses and all switches are known good. Any ideas? Thanks
Good job T-bone you are very talented
I’m in the process of fixing my Cub Cadet Xt1 as well. It’s making the same single clicking noise but the thing is, I bought a new solenoid and connected it. It is a 4 point system* but nothing. I bought a new starter as well and fuel pump. Oil filter with new oil and new air filter. Possible the new solenoid is busted too?
My JD lawn tractor L100 does not start. At first I thought that it make a clicking noise and it only cranks a little bit maybe 2-3 inches. I change the starter and solenoid, still no start. I notices that the bolt that holds the starter cable is not tighting a whole lot. Its also spinning a little, maybe defective, ill return it. and try again. If it doesn't work ill give you another message it you don't mind. Thanks.
I was mowing with mine just got it going and made one round and it just went dead like somebody turn the switch off of what somebody told me he had a shot fuse it was under the battery take the battery out I ain't found one under there yet
Your fuse is generally located near the starter solenoid
But such a tight place to get my hand in, but what happened I was just driving it down there just made one round also just like somebody cut the switch off Macy will you shut up used up on you battery I'll take all that apart and everything and nothing and then I look around and behind the motor stuff that I couldn't get my hand in there anyway so they going to pick it up in the morning but I appreciate the advice it's got to be right because the same thing they said I'm too old for this stuff and get the job done LOL thank you anyway have a great day
But now that was on a 46-inch Cub cadet
Grate information this was excellent what I needed
Exactly what I was looking for! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Awesome thanks for watching
very good video and thanks for sharing it.I have a craftsman and i put the mower deck back on and it clicks but won't turn the motor over i put a new celuloid on and it still just clicks Please help!
Why would smoke come from the starter cable?
A few reasons. Loose or dirty connections at battery or frame ground, valves need adjustment so compression release works, bad camshaft (compression release) or bad starter. Also possible hydrolock remove spark plug, if gas come out its a carburetor issue
Great job on the explanation t bone. The 3 post always seem to be a little finicky with grounding. Sometimes I’ll try and just convert to a 4 post just for peace of mind. Stay warm out there brother.
Thanks brother
Again great Instructional video. Clear and concise easy to follow. Thankyou Sir.
Thanks for taking the time and steps to explain everything!!!
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching and commenting
Very Goodm Thank You
Thanks. Showed me exactly what i needed to know.
Awesome, you're welcome
Very good explanation about the solenoid also known as the goer according to my daughter. Great job as usual.
trying to fix my moms cub cadet sltx 1054 solenoid it was melted so im not sure where all the wires attach i have two green wires two red one for positive and one coming from the fuse . one green wire coming from right side of tractor and one black with a green wire ?i can not find anyone to help or videos that show these green wires . thank you
Great video ! Thanks. And your accent makes it more like "folksy" wisdom
Wow, thanks
I had this same problem on my 2006 Yardworks riding mower. Up until this video, I never knew how to test a solenoid. Thanx for that demo. So I was jumping from battery to starter to get it running. Turns out it was the inside nut on the starter stud where your positive connects. I was cleaning connections this spring when I realized what the problem was. 1/4 turn is all it needed. It started up right after I got everything put back together.
I have a yard machine ride in lawn mower I replace the carburetor spark plug initial coil battery Is it a crank but I won't fire what could be the problem
I have a club cadet everytime i turn my key ,my20 amp fuse keeps blowing any suggestions
First, careful visual inspection of wiring. Think.. has anything been done to it? Has anything changed?
Now the key isn't in the ignition, and when i put a fuse in it just pop's
You have a short somewhere. Electrical problems can be difficult to diagnose at times. Check the fuse holder carefully. We have found them melted and deformed.
Good luck hopefully it's something simple and easily found.
@@inc1983 EXCELLENT, Mrs T is correct, there is a dead short. Check wiring, take your time.