Kubota Zero Turn Starting Issue Z125S

[HillStreet]

When I go to start this machine I have the battery fully charged and all it does is groan. I thought it was the battery so I put in a new one this morning and have the same issue.
I have proven all safety interlocks work to include control handles, parking brake, electric mower clutch, seat switch. The lights work too. I have isolated it to the click at the starter, and checked all fuses. Power goes to the starter but it won’t turn over. Any ideas please?

 

[big bubba]

clean both battery cable connections maybe w/baking soda? or proper cleaner. sandpaper also works well. disconnect the starter positive connection & do same. then look for all ground connections, remove & clean. std procedure as with any battery issues. best regards

 

[Gator6x4]

Take the starter off the machine and take it to a auto supply house. Have then to test it for you.

I would look on the internet for a replacement. starter for a zd125s kubota diesel - Google Search

 

[big bubba]

Take the starter off the machine and take it to a auto supply house. Have then to test it for you.

I would look on the internet for a replacement. starter for a zd125s kubota diesel - Google Search

good idea. OP: how many hrs?

 

[HillStreet]

good idea. OP: how many hrs?

Only 82. Had belt issues first two years it was at dealer more than here. Kubota stepped up and did the fix.

 

[big bubba]

then start off by cleaning battery/starter/ground connections. let us know, mowing season will be on us, but a while up in your area
just finished going through my own
as far as belts, if premature failure i recommend kevlar reinforced, big difference over stock replacement imho
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[HillStreet]

then start off by cleaning battery/starter/ground connections. let us know, mowing season will be on us, but a while up in your area
just finished going through my own
as far as belts, if premature failure i recommend kevlar reinforced, big difference over stock replacement imho
Vbelts4less - Mower V Belts - V-Belts - Banded V Belts - Kevlar V Belts - Cogged V Belts - Industrial V Belts

Hey Bubba, thanks for the advice. I swear I will toss and turn all night thinking about this stupid thing. I know it will be a simple fix but still bugging me. Thanks to all on the site for your help, I will work on it tomorrow all according the weather.

 

[big bubba]

rest easy....while the grass grows

 

[HillStreet]

rest easy....while the grass grows

No problem, as long as i’m On the green side of it.

 

[Powereng]

Replace the starter solenoid. Had the same issue with my Z122R.