Cub Cadet RZT50 Kawasaki Won't Start

[opalko]

Hello There! I have a Cub Cadet RZT50 Kawasaki that I cannot start. The model number on this mower is 17AA5D7P756. With the key in the ignition and turned I get no 'click', no lights on the small "dash", and the proofmeter/clock does not come on. The battery is good, I checked it in another mower (Craftsman) where it started fine. I also took the Craftsman's battery out (which starts the Craftsman and is relatively new) and tried it in the CC, same result.

What and where do I need to start to check? I was told by a friend to check the wires on the parking brake, but good gracious they are difficult to get to, and not sure where they lead to (6 of them). Where can I find a wiring diagram for this thing?
Thanks,
Dukester

 

[rcbe]

both control levers full outboard, brake on, PTO off, sitting in seat before starting ?

 

[opalko]

Yes to all of the above.

 

[OldMachinist]

Make sure the PTO switch is off and the steering levers are fully out.

Here's the wiring diagram.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/82v4t726580hxb0/RZT_electrical_service.pdf

 

[opalko]

Thanks for the diagram - brake is on and seat is down and levers are outboard. What to check now?

 

[opalko]

PTO is off too.

 

[OldMachinist]

First thing to check is the 20 amp fuse that feeds power to the ignition switch.

 

[opalko]

I forgot to add that I checked that...sorry. Fuse is good (continuity).

 

[OldMachinist]

You'll have to start tracing where you have power and where you don't.
1) Make sure the ground cable from the battery to the frame is clean
2) Check for 12+ thru the fuse to the "bat" terminal on the key switch
3) With the switch on do you have 12+ at the "run" terminal of the key switch

 

[opalko]

Ok, going to check now