lawn tractor wiring help

powerstroke6ltr · Feb 28, 2005

Any Help???

WhiteRock · Feb 28, 2005

How did all the earlier suggestions test out?

I think you are going to need a meter or equivalent(buzzer, light probe, etc.).

It is not clear to me, after the "click", did the starter engage? Did the motor turn over?

powerstroke6ltr · Feb 28, 2005

My multi-meter is going wacko for some reason. It acts as if the leads aren't even attached, the readings flucuate up and down. The solenoid clicks really loud, but the starter does not engage. Thanks. The preceeding tests weren't working because for some reason the old solenoid just quit. It no longer works

WhiteRock · Feb 28, 2005

Sounds like we should try to get the start circuit working. We will need a way to verify voltage. I recommend getting a 12V lamp with alligator clips. Verify it works with the battery.

With the battery connected, connect the lamp between ground and the input terminal of the solenoid. If the light burns, this verifies that there is voltage on the input of the solenoid. This is good. If no light, we have figure out why.

Next find the large wire coming from the starter to the solenoid post. Connect the light to ground and this terminal. The light should NOT be on. Now engage the solenoid (loud click) with the key (or however you do it). The light should come on. The starter should turn. If there is NO LIGHT, there is a problem with the solenoid. If there IS A LIGHT and no starter turning, there may be a starter problem.

Let us know how this test comes out.

powerstroke6ltr · Mar 3, 2005

Nevermind...I got it to work!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Ended up going into a different dealer...JD. If the customer service there isn't considered 100% dedication, I truely don't know what is. They have got to be the nicest people anywhere! Totally met my expectations and then some! Definately purchasing from them in the future! Thanks for all the help though...PS, does anyone know if an aircooled briggs reaches 400+ F? thanks

WhiteRock · Mar 4, 2005

If it does, it going to be a problem. I have never measured, but one would hope for around 325 +/- 25 degrees F. The plus side would be at full output.