John Deere LT 180 won't start

[jb59]

My LT 180 won't start but power is obviously being supplied by the battery as the lights work and the mileage light comes on when I turn the key. It just won't turn over. Is this normally an indication the starter is shot or could it be a starter Solenoid?

Thanks ahead for any suggestions.

Joe

 

[grm61]

My LT 180 won't start but power is obviously being supplied by the battery as the lights work and the mileage light comes on when I turn the key. It just won't turn over. Is this normally an indication the starter is shot or could it be a starter Solenoid?

Thanks ahead for any suggestions.

Joe

Is the parking brake set?
Won't turn over if brake is not set

 

[jb59]

After posting the above question, I reread the manual and noticed that (that the tractor won't start with the brake set) so I went out and double-checked just in case but I verified that the brakes were not set.

 

[jerrybob]

Go back and read the manual again......the parking brake MUST be set in order to start the engine. I have the same unit......brake must be set. Also...will not start if mower blade lever is engaged. Set the brake....it should start! Good luck!!

 

[jb59]

It's definitely not the parking brake. I've set it and released it a half dozen times just to be sure.

I bought this John Deere from my brother-in-law 2 years ago and he used to have it serviced by a licensed dealer every year, so I may go that route and get someone experienced to look at it. Don't want to replace the starter when I'm not sure that's the problem but I just can't figure it out. Never was much of a mechanic.

 

[jb59]

I found it. I feel like such a bonehead.

A wire became disconnected from just plain using it too long between servicing. I think it was a wire connected to the solenoid but I'm not 100% sure.

Thank you JerryBob and GRM for your replies.

Have a good one.

 

[jerrybob]

Glad it's fixed.....now get out there and mow! Be safe!:thumbsup: