Cub Cadet Repair

[rpe1]

Had my tractor running, hosed it off, now it won't start???
Relay under seat just clicks when, lights flicker when key in light position. Put battery charger on & tried to start, still wont turn over unless I use jump start on charger and then it cranks over very slow & wont fire. Any ideas how to procede???

 

[getut]

Wire brush the battery terminal and leads, and disconnect the ground from the frame, wire brush the area and bolt it back tight. That will probably fix it.

 

[BOTAMAN]

You failed to mention the model # of your Cadet so I don't know if it's a lawn tractor or a CUT. If it is a lawn mower some of those models have a relay in the battery area, about 1 inch square, most are identifiable by looking at them as they have a red gasket between relay and plug. We have replaced several of these over the years, most of the time the problem occurs after the machine has been washed.

 

[rpe1]

Getut ... Did that already, thought battery might be bad. Cleaned battery terminals, took the relay under seat off & cleaned connections, also at starter connections. Thanks for the reply.

 

[rpe1]

Botaman ... Sorry bout that, it's a Model 1470 lawn tractor. I am suspect of this relay under the seat also. Any way to test it? Also suspect stater, the way it cranked so slow when using charger. Tahnks for the reply.