John deere 425 starter issues

[Dave M7040]

Hi everyone, I think the starter in the 425 is going out, do I have to pull the engine to replace it? How can a person check the starter to see if it is the starter? Now it is mowing season so it figures something like this would happen! Ok I will sit back and wait for replys!!!!

Most of the time the starter is fine and the problem lies in the control and ground circuits.

If you do not diagnose this properly you will have a new starter with the exact same problem.

You need two cheap tools to do some simple diagnostic steps.

A multi meter for less than $10

A test light again for less than $10

The issue of smoke makes me think there is a dirty connection on the battery ground cable, .

A multimeter test when the engine is cranking will tell a lot.

John Deere has been selling kits to provide a stronger signal to the starter solenoid when safety switches start to become corroded.

You can easily make your own.

Get the meter and test light and come back for more instructions

There is a FREE engine shop manual for your Kawasaki engine.

Download Kawasaki FD62D Service Manual


Read this link for info about the starting improvement relay kit:

John Deere Starting Improvement Relay Kit - AM17421

Dave M7040

 

[weeder]

Got the starter out and had it tested at John Deere..the solenoid bendix was bad..so I just ordered a new starter...THANKS EVERYONE for the help!!!!

 

[Dave M7040]

Read this link dealing with John Deere starting improvement relay kit for the next time.

John Deere Starting Improvement Relay Kit - AM17421

Dave M7040

 

[beenthere]

Dave
In the list showing in your link, the JD 425 isn't on that list.. leaves one to wonder if the relay kit is not for the 425.