just put a new solenoid in, turned the key and literally saw a puff of smoke. that's two solenoids one after another. i'm stumped... did a bench test and the solenoid clicks but doens't have continuity. not sense in putting ANOTHER one in, until if figure what is going on... i googled it but nothing... battery is 12.75, fuse is good. testing all switches. any ideas?
This helped me so much Im 13 and was left to do the lawn and it broke. I was able to start it up by myself and get it done. Then I got the part and installed it myself.
I’d give this 1000 likes if I could. This saved me so much time and money. My solenoid was bad and I can buy one one Amazon for about 15$ and easily install it. I was thinking of loading up my John Deere and dropping it off at a repair shop and getting ripped off but this video saved me. Thanks for sharing this video with us. Awesome job 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Hi Don from Australia My D110 was doing the clicking thing last weekend, this weekend I planed to have a look to see what the cause is so this video was very timely. Your videos have helped me a lot over the years so thank you for past help and future help.
This was tremendously helpful. I'll admit I have a very low mechanical knowledge base and your method of bypassing the solenoid was brilliant! Thank you.
Thanks for the instruction! Saved me a ton of time and money. I quickly replaced the solenoid and immediately bragged to my wife how resourceful I was. LOL
I was getting nothing from my John Deere so I had the battery tested and it was bad, it was an old battery. Put the new one in and still nothing. Found your video and paused it to go check my solenoid and that was it!!! Great video!!! Thank you for your content, I’m a subscriber now 👍
Sir, ❤ thank you!! My husband passed away last year, taking care of my home alone is overwhelming and expensive. He left me his barely used John Deere mower. I wasn’t thrilled but it beats pulling on a lawnmower starter rope. I’m 65yrs old. I’m a retired RN and used to be pretty strong but unless I begin weight training, my strength will no increase. So, I have never done engine work, pretty intimidating actually but this video and all of your positive information and ideas have given me pause to go down that path of learning. The solenoid on the tractor was dead. You have no idea what a joy and relief to have fixed the green machine myself!! Thank you so much, you have blessed a widow. You will have an extra measure of help from above for your generous service, my dear husband has rallied other heavenly beings to surround you with blessings for providing for his devoted wife. Thank you!!!❤
Great information! I'm not good at working on lawnmowers, but after watching this video I installed the solenoid in ten minutes with no problems. Awesome video, Thank you!
Great video. I have never done this before, but you explained it, so well, I figured why not givebit a try. At first, I thought it was the starter. Thank God I saw this first and didn't spend money unnecessary. The solenoid cost me $24 at my local John Deere store. It took me all of 30 mins to remove and install the new one. (My once again first time) Once finished, Jet (my mowers name) cranked right on up . What a blessing. I so glad i didnt have to pay John Deere to do this for me. Thanks again. You have a new subscriber.
I just touched a screwdriver to a live engine part. That is a big deal for me! Sending you a million likes. You just saved me a weeks worth of time getting this to the shop and a couple hundred bucks! Thank you for this!
Great video, thank you for posting. I had exactly these symptoms with the very same lawn mower about three years ago. Your seven minute video at that time would have saved me several hours of try this and try that ......
Thank you Donyboy for an excellent video on how to bypass the solenoid to determine if the problem was the solenoid or the battery or the starter. You are an excellent teacher and mechanic.
Want to thank you for diagnosing my problem. Cleaned my ground wire at the engine block, battery was charged but it would click sometimes 30 times or more before it started. I was ready to replace the starter. Went down and jumped the terminals and mine started!!!!
Don you were spot on, this was the first thing I tested and that is the problem. I did some other test to make sure but you saved me a lot of time as the solenoid would not have been on my radar because of the clicking. thank you.
nice video thanks. I had a devil of a time with my JD x320 same situation clicking and not starting. However on my machine as I am sure you know, the solenoid is bolted onto the starter and also moves the bendix gear of the starter to the flywheel..It would only fail to start intermittently (when my brother in law was borrowing of course). First I replaced just the solenoid and it was fine for awhile but then back to its old tricks. So then I did what I should have done in the first place, replaced the entire starter, (which comes with a new solenoid already installed), and presto now it starts every time. I really enjoy your channel and watch everything, have learned a lot, much appreciated,
@@jhans3278 fact: it’s the amps that hurt you, spark plug produces 1,000 bolts but no amperage and you’ll be perfectly fine. But if you have 48v with decent amps that’ll suck
Hey for your people that have never watched this guy he is awesome. Hands down nose is stuff and has helped me out in a tremendous way. For example I'll be out and on a piece of equipment and I have to revert to him probably almost daily it seems like I would thought I knew a lot but I don't when I watch this guy he is awesome very very professional knows how to speak in a way to we all get educated hands down number one. End of story. Mike Kinney
Thank you much! This helped me to discover I need to replace the solenoid and can easily do that myself. Sharing this knowledge is one thing that makes TH-cam great.
I usually pull the solenoid apart and clean the heavy copper contacts. The solenoid in your video sounds good indicating the coil is in good condition.
It is like if you were listening to the problem with our John Deere LA145. Replaced it, but still does not want to start..you had always helped, thank you anyways! Blessings!
Your video is very clear and right to the point. Unfortunately, I replaced the solenoid yesterday and it wasn't the problem. I've recently done most of a regular service on it; new air filter, fuel filter, & Champion spark plugs. It has run well since the service was completed. I have the oil filter "Re-plumbing Kit" and I'll install it in the course of an oil change. E-Z... what a waste of money!! I have a John Deere E180 that usually runs every time with no problems. Now, it acts like there's a safety interlock open; Seat Switch, Brake Switch, PTO Engaged Switch. When I turn the key to the Start position there's nothing. No Click. This thing is starting to put a dent in my sense of humor! 😏 Good Ideas would be welcome... Thank you...
You always have the video I need when I'm about to make an expensive mistake. Solenoid goes for about $22 US and a starter lists in the $500 to $700 range. This vid did the trick! Thanks for all the work you have been putting into these videos for I don't know how many years.
Good video and information. I actually did the same thing to bypass a bad ignition switch on my 2004 Honda 750 Shadow Aero motorcycle. Saved me from being stuck out in the middle of nowhere. Thanks again Don for sharing.
Perfect explanation regarding the components and how to test them, my one just start doing this clicking, the starter and battery been tested already, but i been stuck on the next step and the next step is Solenoid. Thank you for this training:))
Thank you for the video. I recently snatched up an old JD rider with the Kawasaki engine. The solenoid is attached to the starter like the old GM products. I cleaned ALL of the battery connections and applied a bit of electrical grease and voila. No parts replaced at all. Probably going to need a solenoid replacement but I wanted to get her going and see what other surprises I’m in for
Donyboy, I'm going thru this same symptom on a Husqvarna Zero Turn. I've already swapped out the solenoid twice already and it seems that with each new solenoid it only fires up one time. I added a new starter also and a new switch. Even though the old one was clicking when I had benched tested it. I've not taken a screwdriver across the poles yet cause I was hoping to see a bad wire or something. I started watching your channel years ago and am never disappointed at your content.
I used to have a few older Ford cars and trucks, and very often the same problem would occur. You shut the car down, then come back to hear that clicking. The starter solenoid would be mounted on the right front inner fender under the hood. You could short across it to start your car, but, ultimately replacing the solenoid would have to be replaced. I learned to keep a couple extras on board. Not the same thing, but Chrysler cars had a resistor mounted on the firewall. When it failed, no start. So again, when I had any Chrysler made car, Dodge, Plymouths, and of course Chrysler, I kept a few resistors on board. Good vid.👍
Thanks dude put a new battery in no click. Tried what you told me and it didn’t turn over so I’m guessing it’s the starter ! Thanks . I’ll be putting a new one in and hopefully my solenoid isn’t messed up too lol
Ok. Your screwdriver trick helped a lot. I just tried it and it tried to start. So it’s NOT the starter. The problem is, the Seluloid is brand new that I just put on there straight from the john deere shop. So both should be good but I still can’t get it to start. The fuse is good, I replaced the sparkplug and checked the brake button and the seat safety
I just got another free lawn tractor with a seized engine that once again is the coil rusted to the flywheel. This video is exactly what I need as someone strip some electrical components so I'm stuck.
Very good information and visuals. Easy to follow and I am going right out to my John Deere lawn tractor and see if this pinpoints the problem. Thanks!
Thanks brother, the more we learn the more we forget… Have to make space for the new info somewhere right, so who knows what I’ve now deleted in my memory? Lol Anyway I felt clicking in a relay and just before I broke for lunch so figuring I’d take a quick refresher during my sandwich I watched you then jumped it and sure enough the solonoid IS bad on my L100 so for $10 and Amazon I’ll be back mowing tomorrow. I could just jump it out and still do the lawn today but ordering that part just bought me a day of rest with the wife 🤣😉✌🏼
Had a John deere once that I thought had a bad solenoid because it was clicking and would sometimes crank. Replaced the solenoid and starter and it still did it. Turns out the ignition switch was failing, and it wasn't passing enough current to properly operate the solenoid. New switch cured the issue for good.
Once again, DonyBoy taught me something! Quick question for anyone, especially Canadian folks, where do you buy your parts online? I have to replace my starter on my D140, as the bendix doesn't move up properly anymore... even after proper lubrification.
Great video Don, with very good info. As for tractor starting when not sitting on the seat? My Cub, I have to sit and still engage the brake even more🤷🤔🐺🇺🇸
🙆🏻♀️OMG, My lawnmower just got problems like this to day and just now, i try to cutting my grass, but my lawnmower don’t start😡😡 I replace new Battery about Two’s week ago. OMG I hope I can Fix’s this🙆🏻♀️🙆🏻♀️ Thanks for the Video !
Ah very nice and good tip. I already knew what the problem was when you tried starting it... this used to be a problem on some cars back in the day and they made that exact same sound. Good video and thank you for this!
Thank you for this video in particular, but I subscribed because of how well you explain things and I have a JD lawn tractor. Trying to diagnose a starter issue. Liked and subbed!
Excellent advice! I had a similar clicking/non-start on my Cub Cadet yesterday. It had been running but I turned it off in my back acre for a few minutes. When I tried starting it.....it clicked like your example. I checked the battery......12.5v....good, checked for positive charge to the starter when key was engaged.....power. I then looked at the hour meter on the dash while turning the key and noticed it spelled out "Low Oil Pressure". I checked the oil level and it was down to the low mark and sitting on a slight incline. I leveled it up and added oil until full. Started right up! Possibly the low oil level plus the incline set off a safety feature I am not aware of.
I have a Cub Cadet XT1 that wouldn't restart when the engine was hot. When it cooled off, it would eventually start. I doubt if the oil pressure would be the cause of an electrical problem. I replaced the starter after only 2 years, but now it's starting to do the same thing. I just keep the tractor running all the time until I'm finished cutting the grass until I can determine if maybe I should replace the solenoid or not.
@@jpozenel I agree. I am not convinced about the oil pressure, but after checking the wiring.....all seemed good. Will have to be vigilant and try to determine a cause. Good luck with your XT1.
Gosh Dony I wish I had this last year......I have a 2005 John Deere LT133 and I had several issues and I think I still have a couple. But I replaced the solenoid and that definitely helped but also the Brake/clutch pedal switch which you showed us last year and the lift deck switch were also two checks. If I pull back on the deck lift lower bar thing that also has one of the gray safety switches under the body. I found nothing would happen when I turned the key and then if I pulled the deck lift bar as far towards as I could it would start. SO I know I have to replace the switch also. That might be a help for JD owners as well.
Thanks this was very informative. I am a widow so panic set in when my trustee LA145 would not start. Charged battery lights work numbers come up on dash but still no start. Tomorrow I will try and bypass solenoid and hope she goes. 14yrs old now. Can I run her without solenoid until I get a new one. Thanks Robyn
@@donyboy73 Ok, replaced solenoid and still one click won't start. I still can "screwdriver" start it. Is there like a normal "kill switch" that I could wire between the two positive connections? My solenoid looks about the size and shape of yours. (Allis Chalmers AC130 42" 2690812) Thanks!
I maintain a fleet of 20 truck mounted mosquito foggers that have Vanguard engines. I run into this ALL THE TIME. The issue is cheap starter relays. They click, but the internal secondary switch contacts are burnt and do not transfer enough current to spin the starter motor. I have long stopped buying the cheap Briggs or Arnold relays and instead, go to the auto parts store and get a starter relay for an early 70s Ford. I end up spending about $35 on them. But they will outlast your small engine.
Thank you very much. I took my solenoid to a parts store and they were able to match it for an $18. part. Back in business. I’m 70. Never too late to learn🥸
Your video explained clearly on how to begin finding out what5 the problems may be. I like your step-by-step method. Unable to purchase a Kohler Pro Command solenoid. No longer made and is a high price item IF you can find it. Are the solenoids sold on Amazon good or low quality?
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just put a new solenoid in, turned the key and literally saw a puff of smoke. that's two solenoids one after another. i'm stumped... did a bench test and the solenoid clicks but doens't have continuity. not sense in putting ANOTHER one in, until if figure what is going on... i googled it but nothing... battery is 12.75, fuse is good. testing all switches. any ideas?
This helped me so much
Im 13 and was left to do the lawn and it broke. I was able to start it up by myself and get it done. Then I got the part and installed it myself.
Good job kid 💪🏼
I’d give this 1000 likes if I could. This saved me so much time and money. My solenoid was bad and I can buy one one Amazon for about 15$ and easily install it. I was thinking of loading up my John Deere and dropping it off at a repair shop and getting ripped off but this video saved me. Thanks for sharing this video with us. Awesome job 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Hi Don from Australia
My D110 was doing the clicking thing last weekend, this weekend I planed to have a look to see what the cause is so this video was very timely.
Your videos have helped me a lot over the years so thank you for past help and future help.
This was tremendously helpful. I'll admit I have a very low mechanical knowledge base and your method of bypassing the solenoid was brilliant! Thank you.
2 yrs later... and a guy in Estonia.... got helped by this.... it was the solenoid...TKS
Thanks for the instruction! Saved me a ton of time and money. I quickly replaced the solenoid and immediately bragged to my wife how resourceful I was. LOL
I was getting nothing from my John Deere so I had the battery tested and it was bad, it was an old battery. Put the new one in and still nothing. Found your video and paused it to go check my solenoid and that was it!!! Great video!!! Thank you for your content, I’m a subscriber now 👍
Sir, ❤ thank you!! My husband passed away last year, taking care of my home alone is overwhelming and expensive. He left me his barely used John Deere mower. I wasn’t thrilled but it beats pulling on a lawnmower starter rope. I’m 65yrs old. I’m a retired RN and used to be pretty strong but unless I begin weight training, my strength will no increase. So, I have never done engine work, pretty intimidating actually but this video and all of your positive information and ideas have given me pause to go down that path of learning. The solenoid on the tractor was dead. You have no idea what a joy and relief to have fixed the green machine myself!! Thank you so much, you have blessed a widow. You will have an extra measure of help from above for your generous service, my dear husband has rallied other heavenly beings to surround you with blessings for providing for his devoted wife. Thank you!!!❤
Great information! I'm not good at working on lawnmowers, but after watching this video I installed the solenoid in ten minutes with no problems. Awesome video, Thank you!
Great video. I have never done this before, but you explained it, so well, I figured why not givebit a try. At first, I thought it was the starter. Thank God I saw this first and didn't spend money unnecessary. The solenoid cost me $24 at my local John Deere store. It took me all of 30 mins to remove and install the new one. (My once again first time) Once finished, Jet (my mowers name) cranked right on up . What a blessing. I so glad i didnt have to pay John Deere to do this for me. Thanks again. You have a new subscriber.
I just touched a screwdriver to a live engine part. That is a big deal for me! Sending you a million likes. You just saved me a weeks worth of time getting this to the shop and a couple hundred bucks! Thank you for this!
Great video, thank you for posting. I had exactly these symptoms with the very same lawn mower about three years ago. Your seven minute video at that time would have saved me several hours of try this and try that ......
Great and easy video on how to diagnosis. Thanks for making Don. Have a great upcoming weekend.
Thank you Donyboy for an excellent video on how to bypass the solenoid to determine if the problem was the solenoid or the battery or the starter. You are an excellent teacher and mechanic.
Want to thank you for diagnosing my problem. Cleaned my ground wire at the engine block, battery was charged but it would click sometimes 30 times or more before it started. I was ready to replace the starter. Went down and jumped the terminals and mine started!!!!
Don you were spot on, this was the first thing I tested and that is the problem. I did some other test to make sure but you saved me a lot of time as the solenoid would not have been on my radar because of the clicking. thank you.
Another great video Don, short sweet and to the point.
nice video thanks. I had a devil of a time with my JD x320 same situation clicking and not starting. However on my machine as I am sure you know, the solenoid is bolted onto the starter and also moves the bendix gear of the starter to the flywheel..It would only fail to start intermittently (when my brother in law was borrowing of course). First I replaced just the solenoid and it was fine for awhile but then back to its old tricks. So then I did what I should have done in the first place, replaced the entire starter, (which comes with a new solenoid already installed), and presto now it starts every time. I really enjoy your channel and watch everything, have learned a lot, much appreciated,
Worth mentioning when using the screwdriver bypass method don’t be resting your hand on top of engine.
Good practice, however the battery is likely 12 volts and not high enough voltage to cause injury. When it gets about 48 volts and higher, be careful.
@@trinitytoo my comment was regarding the flywheel rotating.
@@jhans3278 fact: it’s the amps that hurt you, spark plug produces 1,000 bolts but no amperage and you’ll be perfectly fine. But if you have 48v with decent amps that’ll suck
Mine clicked like that but the problem was the starter gear assembly was the problem
So simple! The other videos have you testing the solenoid with a multimeter, disconnecting wires etc. Nice tip about the parking brake also!
Hey for your people that have never watched this guy he is awesome. Hands down nose is stuff and has helped me out in a tremendous way. For example I'll be out and on a piece of equipment and I have to revert to him probably almost daily it seems like I would thought I knew a lot but I don't when I watch this guy he is awesome very very professional knows how to speak in a way to we all get educated hands down number one. End of story. Mike Kinney
Thank you much! This helped me to discover I need to replace the solenoid and can easily do that myself. Sharing this knowledge is one thing that makes TH-cam great.
Thank you! I had the same issue with my X300. This worked! I was afraid I had to replace the starter.
Excellent, to the point troubleshooting. Saved me lot of trouble, with the estimate, replacement parts suggested by Shops without even diagnosing.
I usually pull the solenoid apart and clean the heavy copper contacts. The solenoid in your video sounds good indicating the coil is in good condition.
It is like if you were listening to the problem with our John Deere LA145. Replaced it, but still does not want to start..you had always helped, thank you anyways! Blessings!
Clear and easy repair if you know what you are doing. This man gives excellent help and advice. Thank you.
Great tutorial.
Working on a donated Craftsman YTS 3000 now. Will use your video in checking out starting issues now.
Can’t thank you enough.
Your video is very clear and right to the point. Unfortunately, I replaced the solenoid yesterday and it wasn't the problem. I've recently done most of a regular service on it; new air filter, fuel filter, & Champion spark plugs. It has run well since the service was completed. I have the oil filter "Re-plumbing Kit" and I'll install it in the course of an oil change. E-Z... what a waste of money!!
I have a John Deere E180 that usually runs every time with no problems. Now, it acts like there's a safety interlock open; Seat Switch, Brake Switch, PTO Engaged Switch. When I turn the key to the Start position there's nothing. No Click. This thing is starting to put a dent in my sense of humor! 😏
Good Ideas would be welcome...
Thank you...
You always have the video I need when I'm about to make an expensive mistake. Solenoid goes for about $22 US and a starter lists in the $500 to $700 range. This vid did the trick! Thanks for all the work you have been putting into these videos for I don't know how many years.
Good video and information. I actually did the same thing to bypass a bad ignition switch on my 2004 Honda 750 Shadow Aero motorcycle. Saved me from being stuck out in the middle of nowhere. Thanks again Don for sharing.
Very good explanation. Good job!
Nice job. Covered it all, short and sweet.
Perfect explanation regarding the components and how to test them, my one just start doing this clicking, the starter and battery been tested already, but i been stuck on the next step and the next step is Solenoid. Thank you for this training:))
Thanks for the video! Used the screwdriver as in the video, and it started. Will be using the video again when installing new solenoid. Thanks again!
thanks for getting to the point and not wasting time
Thank you for the video. I recently snatched up an old JD rider with the Kawasaki engine. The solenoid is attached to the starter like the old GM products. I cleaned ALL of the battery connections and applied a bit of electrical grease and voila. No parts replaced at all. Probably going to need a solenoid replacement but I wanted to get her going and see what other surprises I’m in for
Thank you so much. You saved me a lot of aggravation and money. Very informative and easy to follow.
Donyboy, I'm going thru this same symptom on a Husqvarna Zero Turn. I've already swapped out the solenoid twice already and it seems that with each new solenoid it only fires up one time. I added a new starter also and a new switch. Even though the old one was clicking when I had benched tested it. I've not taken a screwdriver across the poles yet cause I was hoping to see a bad wire or something. I started watching your channel years ago and am never disappointed at your content.
A good test, DB73 I knew about that one from years ago on some of my vehicles. Thank you for being here. Take care, stay safe.🙏
I used to have a few older Ford cars and trucks, and very often the same problem would occur. You shut the car down, then come back to hear that clicking. The starter solenoid would be mounted on the right front inner fender under the hood. You could short across it to start your car, but, ultimately replacing the solenoid would have to be replaced. I learned to keep a couple extras on board. Not the same thing, but Chrysler cars had a resistor mounted on the firewall. When it failed, no start. So again, when I had any Chrysler made car, Dodge, Plymouths, and of course Chrysler, I kept a few resistors on board.
Good vid.👍
Great video, I was having this problem today, will try this tomorrow, thanks.
You just saved a lot of people some money. Electrical problems are some of the most mysterious issues that they face with small engines.
Thanks dude put a new battery in no click. Tried what you told me and it didn’t turn over so I’m guessing it’s the starter ! Thanks . I’ll be putting a new one in and hopefully my solenoid isn’t messed up too lol
Ok. Your screwdriver trick helped a lot. I just tried it and it tried to start. So it’s NOT the starter. The problem is, the Seluloid is brand new that I just put on there straight from the john deere shop. So both should be good but I still can’t get it to start. The fuse is good, I replaced the sparkplug and checked the brake button and the seat safety
good video and informative I had the same problem but had no idea what was wrong now I know the issues
Thanks for posting, Don. I haven't had that issue yet, but now I know what to look for if (and when) it does happen!
Loved your video it helped so much to figure out why my mower wouldn't start and what I needed to do to fix it
I just got another free lawn tractor with a seized engine that once again is the coil rusted to the flywheel. This video is exactly what I need as someone strip some electrical components so I'm stuck.
Very helpful demo & info Donyboy, thanks
Very good information and visuals. Easy to follow and I am going right out to my John Deere lawn tractor and see if this pinpoints the problem. Thanks!
Once Again.More Awesome Info From The Master.....Donyboy.
Simply Another Day At The Office.
Richard.
Great video Don once again you explained it perfectly since I'm not very schooled in the electrical system that made a lot of sense to me
Thanks Don first thing I would have thought was bad battery but you just showed us that there are other related parts that could be the problem.
Thanks for you honesty.
Wonderful video!!! Great information. Thank you so much for posting this. God bless you. John
Thanks brother, the more we learn the more we forget… Have to make space for the new info somewhere right, so who knows what I’ve now deleted in my memory? Lol Anyway I felt clicking in a relay and just before I broke for lunch so figuring I’d take a quick refresher during my sandwich I watched you then jumped it and sure enough the solonoid IS bad on my L100 so for $10 and Amazon I’ll be back mowing tomorrow. I could just jump it out and still do the lawn today but ordering that part just bought me a day of rest with the wife 🤣😉✌🏼
Had a John deere once that I thought had a bad solenoid because it was clicking and would sometimes crank. Replaced the solenoid and starter and it still did it. Turns out the ignition switch was failing, and it wasn't passing enough current to properly operate the solenoid. New switch cured the issue for good.
Thanks for the diagnostic help!!!
Once again, DonyBoy taught me something! Quick question for anyone, especially Canadian folks, where do you buy your parts online? I have to replace my starter on my D140, as the bendix doesn't move up properly anymore... even after proper lubrification.
you might find a good deal on amazon
@@donyboy73 hi man I have a 1980's turf trac MTD , I have a video on it , think you can help me out
Good video and advice thanks for sharing your knowledge have a great day
Thank you so much for this video sir. My LA145 wouldn’t start and using this trick it started like magic 🪄. Much appreciated!!
Great video Don, with very good info. As for tractor starting when not sitting on the seat? My Cub, I have to sit and still engage the brake even more🤷🤔🐺🇺🇸
🙆🏻♀️OMG,
My lawnmower just got problems like this to day and just now, i try to cutting my grass, but my lawnmower don’t start😡😡
I replace new Battery about Two’s week ago. OMG I hope I can Fix’s this🙆🏻♀️🙆🏻♀️
Thanks for the Video !
Excellent tutorial exactly what I needed to know.
So well explained. Thanks
Thanks so much! Great troubleshooting advice.
Thanks Don! Could that corrosion have caused any issues on the solenoid post?
Very likely could've. Corrosion is the worst on anything electrical. Probably an interior failure, but you could clean it up and see if it worked.
I was just going to say that. That could definitely stop the current from getting to the starter from the solenoid.
Thanks !! Helped solve my John Deere Issue !
Ah very nice and good tip. I already knew what the problem was when you tried starting it... this used to be a problem on some cars back in the day and they made that exact same sound. Good video and thank you for this!
Very informative video thank you!!
Thank you for this video in particular, but I subscribed because of how well you explain things and I have a JD lawn tractor. Trying to diagnose a starter issue. Liked and subbed!
Very helpful Dony thanks !
Good tip. I still have a screw driver with an arc point on it from doing this procedure. It works.
Excellent advice! I had a similar clicking/non-start on my Cub Cadet yesterday. It had been running but I turned it off in my back acre for a few minutes. When I tried starting it.....it clicked like your example. I checked the battery......12.5v....good, checked for positive charge to the starter when key was engaged.....power. I then looked at the hour meter on the dash while turning the key and noticed it spelled out "Low Oil Pressure". I checked the oil level and it was down to the low mark and sitting on a slight incline. I leveled it up and added oil until full. Started right up! Possibly the low oil level plus the incline set off a safety feature I am not aware of.
I have a Cub Cadet XT1 that wouldn't restart when the engine was hot. When it cooled off, it would eventually start. I doubt if the oil pressure would be the cause of an electrical problem.
I replaced the starter after only 2 years, but now it's starting to do the same thing. I just keep the tractor running all the time until I'm finished cutting the grass until I can determine if maybe I should replace the solenoid or not.
@@jpozenel I agree. I am not convinced about the oil pressure, but after checking the wiring.....all seemed good. Will have to be vigilant and try to determine a cause. Good luck with your XT1.
Gosh Dony I wish I had this last year......I have a 2005 John Deere LT133 and I had several issues and I think I still have a couple. But I replaced the solenoid and that definitely helped but also the Brake/clutch pedal switch which you showed us last year and the lift deck switch were also two checks. If I pull back on the deck lift lower bar thing that also has one of the gray safety switches under the body. I found nothing would happen when I turned the key and then if I pulled the deck lift bar as far towards as I could it would start.
SO I know I have to replace the switch also. That might be a help for JD owners as well.
Thanks. I now I was able to repair my it myself!
Thanks this was very informative. I am a widow so panic set in when my trustee LA145 would not start. Charged battery lights work numbers come up on dash but still no start. Tomorrow I will try and bypass solenoid and hope she goes. 14yrs old now. Can I run her without solenoid until I get a new one. Thanks Robyn
Thank you. Will rewatch
Great information thanks for the video. You saved a lot people money.
Good information and explained well
Thanks! Solenoid test totally worked!!!!
Thanks!
@@donyboy73 Ok, replaced solenoid and still one click won't start. I still can "screwdriver" start it. Is there like a normal "kill switch" that I could wire between the two positive connections? My solenoid looks about the size and shape of yours. (Allis Chalmers AC130 42" 2690812) Thanks!
This was a great video - clear and simple, Thankyou
Well done, Dony!
Yep, it was the fuse! Thanks, Don!
I maintain a fleet of 20 truck mounted mosquito foggers that have Vanguard engines. I run into this ALL THE TIME. The issue is cheap starter relays. They click, but the internal secondary switch contacts are burnt and do not transfer enough current to spin the starter motor. I have long stopped buying the cheap Briggs or Arnold relays and instead, go to the auto parts store and get a starter relay for an early 70s Ford. I end up spending about $35 on them. But they will outlast your small engine.
Great video, how about a video on how to adjust the clutch pedal?
Great video as always. Thankyou Sir.
Thanks Donny another informative video ..
Thank you very much. I took my solenoid to a parts store and they were able to match it for an $18. part. Back in business. I’m 70. Never too late to learn🥸
Next thing you can learn is that to should be spelled too in that sentence. Sorry, I’m a dick.
@@davestrongman9519 fixed it, thnks
Great tips 👌 thank you
Great video. Thank You!
I changed my solenoid a few days ago but took a few pictures before and during disassembly .Nice video though.
Hi I don't often have that good of luck Most of the time an internal problem with the engine lol thanks for the great videos
grouse work Donny mate anyone with a John Deere Ride on Mower will surely love this one for sure etc.
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Thank you for the video
Your video explained clearly on how to begin finding out what5 the problems may be. I like your step-by-step method. Unable to purchase a Kohler Pro Command solenoid. No longer made and is a high price item IF you can find it. Are the solenoids sold on Amazon good or low quality?
Thank you so much for the tips but my d160 start but it take awhile before it start what do you think