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TexasDad76
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I bypassed/shorted the solenoid with a wrench and was able to start the mower. This means several things:
The battery is OK, the starter is OK, the wiring is OK, enough gas, the parking brake is off, etc.
I mowed with it for a while, then disengaged the PTO and shut it off. Note: It took longer than usual to shut off.
Since bypassing the solenoid doesn't say anything about its health, I took it off and had it tested. Result: It is still good.
So it's looking more and more like there is something in one of the safety systems that's vetoing the starter's electricity.
I've attached the relevant pages from the manual -- the electrical system, wiring, etc.
The battery is OK, the starter is OK, the wiring is OK, enough gas, the parking brake is off, etc.
I mowed with it for a while, then disengaged the PTO and shut it off. Note: It took longer than usual to shut off.
Since bypassing the solenoid doesn't say anything about its health, I took it off and had it tested. Result: It is still good.
So it's looking more and more like there is something in one of the safety systems that's vetoing the starter's electricity.
I've attached the relevant pages from the manual -- the electrical system, wiring, etc.