I turn the key and get some quick knocks coming from starter area before the starter begins to turn engine over. Number of knocks varies but 5 or less. I suspect solenoid but thought I'd check here before throwing parts at it.
'05 JD 5105 started running rough, rpm cycling up and down about 100 rpm at lower rpm. A few minutes later it died and wouldn't restart. A few hours later it started but only at wide open throttle. It will a steady 2400 rpm but begins to run rough as I lower the rpm. I can hear it even at 2300...
I have a '05 model 5105 with just under 600 hours on it. I was using it to clear under brush with the box scraper when the problem began. I was working it at an idle. It revved up slightly while I was looking backwards. I thought I had bumped the foot throttle. About a minute later it did so...
I've narrowed my choices down to Modern Super Sunshine cutter or a John Deere MX6. What say ye??
FYI, I've been using a Bush Hog Model 502 since 1979 with no major repairs.