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- čas přidán 11. 05. 2022
- Lawn Tractor Won't Start And Clicks - Step By Step Repair Video
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just put a new solenoid in, turned the key and literally saw a puff of smoke. that's two solenoids one after another. i'm stumped... did a bench test and the solenoid clicks but doens't have continuity. not sense in putting ANOTHER one in, until if figure what is going on... i googled it but nothing... battery is 12.75, fuse is good. testing all switches. any ideas?
This helped me so much
Im 13 and was left to do the lawn and it broke. I was able to start it up by myself and get it done. Then I got the part and installed it myself.
Thank you much! This helped me to discover I need to replace the solenoid and can easily do that myself. Sharing this knowledge is one thing that makes CZcams great.
2 yrs later... and a guy in Estonia.... got helped by this.... it was the solenoid...TKS
thanks for getting to the point and not wasting time
I’d give this 1000 likes if I could. This saved me so much time and money. My solenoid was bad and I can buy one one Amazon for about 15$ and easily install it. I was thinking of loading up my John Deere and dropping it off at a repair shop and getting ripped off but this video saved me. Thanks for sharing this video with us. Awesome job 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This was tremendously helpful. I'll admit I have a very low mechanical knowledge base and your method of bypassing the solenoid was brilliant! Thank you.
Worth mentioning when using the screwdriver bypass method don’t be resting your hand on top of engine.
Good practice, however the battery is likely 12 volts and not high enough voltage to cause injury. When it gets about 48 volts and higher, be careful.
@@trinitytoo my comment was regarding the flywheel rotating.
@@jhans3278 fact: it’s the amps that hurt you, spark plug produces 1,000 bolts but no amperage and you’ll be perfectly fine. But if you have 48v with decent amps that’ll suck
Mine clicked like that but the problem was the starter gear assembly was the problem
Hi Don from Australia
My D110 was doing the clicking thing last weekend, this weekend I planed to have a look to see what the cause is so this video was very timely.
Your videos have helped me a lot over the years so thank you for past help and future help.
Excellent, to the point troubleshooting. Saved me lot of trouble, with the estimate, replacement parts suggested by Shops without even diagnosing.
Very helpful demo & info Donyboy, thanks
Hey for your people that have never watched this guy he is awesome. Hands down nose is stuff and has helped me out in a tremendous way. For example I'll be out and on a piece of equipment and I have to revert to him probably almost daily it seems like I would thought I knew a lot but I don't when I watch this guy he is awesome very very professional knows how to speak in a way to we all get educated hands down number one. End of story. Mike Kinney
Sir, ❤ thank you!! My husband passed away last year, taking care of my home alone is overwhelming and expensive. He left me his barely used John Deere mower. I wasn’t thrilled but it beats pulling on a lawnmower starter rope. I’m 65yrs old. I’m a retired RN and used to be pretty strong but unless I begin weight training, my strength will no increase. So, I have never done engine work, pretty intimidating actually but this video and all of your positive information and ideas have given me pause to go down that path of learning. The solenoid on the tractor was dead. You have no idea what a joy and relief to have fixed the green machine myself!! Thank you so much, you have blessed a widow. You will have an extra measure of help from above for your generous service, my dear husband has rallied other heavenly beings to surround you with blessings for providing for his devoted wife. Thank you!!!❤
Thank you! I had the same issue with my X300. This worked! I was afraid I had to replace the starter.
I usually pull the solenoid apart and clean the heavy copper contacts. The solenoid in your video sounds good indicating the coil is in good condition.
Clear and easy repair if you know what you are doing. This man gives excellent help and advice. Thank you.
I was getting nothing from my John Deere so I had the battery tested and it was bad, it was an old battery. Put the new one in and still nothing. Found your video and paused it to go check my solenoid and that was it!!! Great video!!! Thank you for your content, I’m a subscriber now 👍
Great video, thank you for posting. I had exactly these symptoms with the very same lawn mower about three years ago. Your seven minute video at that time would have saved me several hours of try this and try that ......
nice video thanks. I had a devil of a time with my JD x320 same situation clicking and not starting. However on my machine as I am sure you know, the solenoid is bolted onto the starter and also moves the bendix gear of the starter to the flywheel..It would only fail to start intermittently (when my brother in law was borrowing of course). First I replaced just the solenoid and it was fine for awhile but then back to its old tricks. So then I did what I should have done in the first place, replaced the entire starter, (which comes with a new solenoid already installed), and presto now it starts every time. I really enjoy your channel and watch everything, have learned a lot, much appreciated,
Great information! I'm not good at working on lawnmowers, but after watching this video I installed the solenoid in ten minutes with no problems. Awesome video, Thank you!
Don you were spot on, this was the first thing I tested and that is the problem. I did some other test to make sure but you saved me a lot of time as the solenoid would not have been on my radar because of the clicking. thank you.
Great and easy video on how to diagnosis. Thanks for making Don. Have a great upcoming weekend.
Want to thank you for diagnosing my problem. Cleaned my ground wire at the engine block, battery was charged but it would click sometimes 30 times or more before it started. I was ready to replace the starter. Went down and jumped the terminals and mine started!!!!
Thank you for the video. I recently snatched up an old JD rider with the Kawasaki engine. The solenoid is attached to the starter like the old GM products. I cleaned ALL of the battery connections and applied a bit of electrical grease and voila. No parts replaced at all. Probably going to need a solenoid replacement but I wanted to get her going and see what other surprises I’m in for
Thank you Donyboy for an excellent video on how to bypass the solenoid to determine if the problem was the solenoid or the battery or the starter. You are an excellent teacher and mechanic.
I just touched a screwdriver to a live engine part. That is a big deal for me! Sending you a million likes. You just saved me a weeks worth of time getting this to the shop and a couple hundred bucks! Thank you for this!
It is like if you were listening to the problem with our John Deere LA145. Replaced it, but still does not want to start..you had always helped, thank you anyways! Blessings!
Good video and information. I actually did the same thing to bypass a bad ignition switch on my 2004 Honda 750 Shadow Aero motorcycle. Saved me from being stuck out in the middle of nowhere. Thanks again Don for sharing.
Another great video Don, short sweet and to the point.
Nice job. Covered it all, short and sweet.
Perfect explanation regarding the components and how to test them, my one just start doing this clicking, the starter and battery been tested already, but i been stuck on the next step and the next step is Solenoid. Thank you for this training:))
Loved your video it helped so much to figure out why my mower wouldn't start and what I needed to do to fix it
Very good explanation. Good job!
Great tutorial.
Working on a donated Craftsman YTS 3000 now. Will use your video in checking out starting issues now.
Can’t thank you enough.
I just got another free lawn tractor with a seized engine that once again is the coil rusted to the flywheel. This video is exactly what I need as someone strip some electrical components so I'm stuck.
You just saved a lot of people some money. Electrical problems are some of the most mysterious issues that they face with small engines.
🙆🏻♀️OMG,
My lawnmower just got problems like this to day and just now, i try to cutting my grass, but my lawnmower don’t start😡😡
I replace new Battery about Two’s week ago. OMG I hope I can Fix’s this🙆🏻♀️🙆🏻♀️
Thanks for the Video !
Thanks Don first thing I would have thought was bad battery but you just showed us that there are other related parts that could be the problem.
Those Solenoid terminals were rusted and likely high resistance connections. Sometimes Cleaning them and other terminals will cure the problem I have found.
I used to have a few older Ford cars and trucks, and very often the same problem would occur. You shut the car down, then come back to hear that clicking. The starter solenoid would be mounted on the right front inner fender under the hood. You could short across it to start your car, but, ultimately replacing the solenoid would have to be replaced. I learned to keep a couple extras on board. Not the same thing, but Chrysler cars had a resistor mounted on the firewall. When it failed, no start. So again, when I had any Chrysler made car, Dodge, Plymouths, and of course Chrysler, I kept a few resistors on board.
Good vid.👍
Thanks for the video! Used the screwdriver as in the video, and it started. Will be using the video again when installing new solenoid. Thanks again!
You always have the video I need when I'm about to make an expensive mistake. Solenoid goes for about $22 US and a starter lists in the $500 to $700 range. This vid did the trick! Thanks for all the work you have been putting into these videos for I don't know how many years.
Donyboy, I'm going thru this same symptom on a Husqvarna Zero Turn. I've already swapped out the solenoid twice already and it seems that with each new solenoid it only fires up one time. I added a new starter also and a new switch. Even though the old one was clicking when I had benched tested it. I've not taken a screwdriver across the poles yet cause I was hoping to see a bad wire or something. I started watching your channel years ago and am never disappointed at your content.
Thank you so much. You saved me a lot of aggravation and money. Very informative and easy to follow.
I maintain a fleet of 20 truck mounted mosquito foggers that have Vanguard engines. I run into this ALL THE TIME. The issue is cheap starter relays. They click, but the internal secondary switch contacts are burnt and do not transfer enough current to spin the starter motor. I have long stopped buying the cheap Briggs or Arnold relays and instead, go to the auto parts store and get a starter relay for an early 70s Ford. I end up spending about $35 on them. But they will outlast your small engine.
Good tip. I still have a screw driver with an arc point on it from doing this procedure. It works.
Thank you!
Thanks dude put a new battery in no click. Tried what you told me and it didn’t turn over so I’m guessing it’s the starter ! Thanks . I’ll be putting a new one in and hopefully my solenoid isn’t messed up too lol
Great video, I was having this problem today, will try this tomorrow, thanks.
I changed my solenoid a few days ago but took a few pictures before and during disassembly .Nice video though.
Great video, how about a video on how to adjust the clutch pedal?
Thank you very much. I took my solenoid to a parts store and they were able to match it for an $18. part. Back in business. I’m 70. Never to late to learn🥸
Had a John deere once that I thought had a bad solenoid because it was clicking and would sometimes crank. Replaced the solenoid and starter and it still did it. Turns out the ignition switch was failing, and it wasn't passing enough current to properly operate the solenoid. New switch cured the issue for good.
Thanks for posting, Don. I haven't had that issue yet, but now I know what to look for if (and when) it does happen!
Great video Don, with very good info. As for tractor starting when not sitting on the seat? My Cub, I have to sit and still engage the brake even more🤷🤔🐺🇺🇸
Thanks. I now I was able to repair my it myself!
Awesome! Thanks
you could make a jumper using cables and battery disconnect switch.
A good test, DB73 I knew about that one from years ago on some of my vehicles. Thank you for being here. Take care, stay safe.🙏
My solenoid is parts of the starter, will check if I can do the same thing.
good video and informative I had the same problem but had no idea what was wrong now I know the issues
Good video and advice thanks for sharing your knowledge have a great day
Very good information and visuals. Easy to follow and I am going right out to my John Deere lawn tractor and see if this pinpoints the problem. Thanks!
Great video Don once again you explained it perfectly since I'm not very schooled in the electrical system that made a lot of sense to me
Thank you. Will rewatch
Once again, DonyBoy taught me something! Quick question for anyone, especially Canadian folks, where do you buy your parts online? I have to replace my starter on my D140, as the bendix doesn't move up properly anymore... even after proper lubrification.
you might find a good deal on amazon
@@donyboy73 hi man I have a 1980's turf trac MTD , I have a video on it , think you can help me out
Is the same method on MTD tractors? The solenoid is on the carburetor.
Thanks for the diagnostic help!!!
Very informative video thank you!!
grouse work Donny mate anyone with a John Deere Ride on Mower will surely love this one for sure etc.
Thanks this was very informative. I am a widow so panic set in when my trustee LA145 would not start. Charged battery lights work numbers come up on dash but still no start. Tomorrow I will try and bypass solenoid and hope she goes. 14yrs old now. Can I run her without solenoid until I get a new one. Thanks Robyn
Thank you very much
exelent exelent. thank you very much sr.
Watched another video from someone else and he did not suggest the screwdriver test. Brilliant diagnostic tool!
Excellent tutorial exactly what I needed to know.
Thank you
If tractor won’t start when you touch both wires it isn’t necessarily the starter is bad. It could be the battery is bad. The battery may show a full charge but when you hit the key it drops down to 4 or 5 volts. So just saying just because you charged the battery does not mean it will have the cranking amps to turn engine over.
Gosh Dony I wish I had this last year......I have a 2005 John Deere LT133 and I had several issues and I think I still have a couple. But I replaced the solenoid and that definitely helped but also the Brake/clutch pedal switch which you showed us last year and the lift deck switch were also two checks. If I pull back on the deck lift lower bar thing that also has one of the gray safety switches under the body. I found nothing would happen when I turned the key and then if I pulled the deck lift bar as far towards as I could it would start.
SO I know I have to replace the switch also. That might be a help for JD owners as well.
i've got a john deere x380 lawn tractor that seems to do this intermittently. I'm going to troubleshoot it using your procedure the next time I get clicks and no starter cycling.
Once Again.More Awesome Info From The Master.....Donyboy.
Simply Another Day At The Office.
Richard.
Yep, it was the fuse! Thanks, Don!
Great information thanks for the video. You saved a lot people money.
Thanks !! Helped solve my John Deere Issue !
Wonderful video!!! Great information. Thank you so much for posting this. God bless you. John
Thanks Don! Could that corrosion have caused any issues on the solenoid post?
Very likely could've. Corrosion is the worst on anything electrical. Probably an interior failure, but you could clean it up and see if it worked.
I was just going to say that. That could definitely stop the current from getting to the starter from the solenoid.
Thanks so much! Great troubleshooting advice.
Great video. Thank You!
thank you so much,
Great tips 👌 thank you
Thanks for you honesty.
Ah very nice and good tip. I already knew what the problem was when you tried starting it... this used to be a problem on some cars back in the day and they made that exact same sound. Good video and thank you for this!
If you have a multimeter, you should be able to turn switch to on with leads attached to the solenoid and verify either close to 0 ohms or an audible beep when you switch it over.
To test the starter by connecting the starting directly to the battery, do you have to do anything else for it to crank, like put the parking break on or key in or anything?
Very nice
good job 👍
Thank you for this video in particular, but I subscribed because of how well you explain things and I have a JD lawn tractor. Trying to diagnose a starter issue. Liked and subbed!
good video - my John Deer 214 made in 1978 dose nothing - new battery and no click ! I got the tractor back from some one and maybe they have all the wires wrong .
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what do you think about the wash port on the mower deck on those John Deere 100 series mowers? Should people use it? I hear a lot of people saying it doesn't work. Or they say don't use it, it'll rust the deck faster and ruin the spindle bearings.
The geniuses at Cub Cadet designed their mowers so that the battery sits on top of the solenoid. These companies do this crap to try to force you to go to the shop. I'm dealing with this right now. I put a new solenoid on last week. Now I'm waiting for the starter to arrive.🙄