mls61
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Cub Cadet 2166, Kohler engine, 360 hours, was running fine for a couple of hours last weekend. Turned off the engine with PTO still engaged to move an obstacle out of the way. Got back on and would not restart. Starter doesn't turn over, just faint click when I turn the key. Battery is new (less than 3 hours). Gas is fresh, oil/filter just changed. Checked and cleaned the major electrical connections to the PTO switch and the ignition.
Both fuses check out fine. Checked small wire that connects to starter with blade connector. Cleaned connector and pushed back on. Safety interlock connection switch under seat looks fine. Main power connection between battery & starter is fine. No loose connectors I can find. Cleaned old grass & dirt out of the well where the spark plug is, removed, cleaned and re-seated plug wire.
I'm thinking that since it was running just fine before, and the starter is NOT turning over at all, that it's an electrical issue, as in the PTO switch isn't closing properly, but I don't know how to determine that other than buying a new switch. Any help would be appreciated!
Both fuses check out fine. Checked small wire that connects to starter with blade connector. Cleaned connector and pushed back on. Safety interlock connection switch under seat looks fine. Main power connection between battery & starter is fine. No loose connectors I can find. Cleaned old grass & dirt out of the well where the spark plug is, removed, cleaned and re-seated plug wire.
I'm thinking that since it was running just fine before, and the starter is NOT turning over at all, that it's an electrical issue, as in the PTO switch isn't closing properly, but I don't know how to determine that other than buying a new switch. Any help would be appreciated!