Toro zero turn starter problem

[jmc]

Hello,

My toro zero turn is only two years old and it started just fine last week. Today, when I turn the key, I hear a nice "thunk" near the starter(can't pinpoint its exact location) but the engine doesn't turn a bit. No clicking like a low battery and jumping it changed nothing.

Anyone think it's possible that the starter teeth are not lining up with the flywheel teeth? Still, I can't hear the starter motor turning, so this would only make sense if the bendix drive needs to be extended before the starter turns. If the teeth are misaligned, how can I manually turn the engine slightly since there is no pull cord option that I'm aware of?

I'm going to remove the plugs and hit the starter but I think that's a long shot. Any ideas?

Thanks,

John

 

[James Loehr]

I hate to mention this but what I did once was shut off the tractor while the blades where engaged. When I went to restart it got that clunk noise. After more time and trying this and that than I care to admit there it was right in front of me the pto switch was pulled out and the clunk was the pto every time I turned the key. I thought I'm glad no one was around to see this.

 

[jmc]

James,

I'm embarrassed to say that it was my PTO switch too! After mowing, I have to turn off the switch to pull into my dusty barn or it looks like a helicopter is running in there. Somehow that switch got pulled up later. Thank you.

John