Originally Posted by
crabs
Thanks - first time I have used this site so not sure if this is how get back to you. I forgot to mention that when I try to start the tractor the clicking in the solenoid stops ( no noise) when the clutch/brake is not fully pushed in or when the blades are engaged. This makes me think those switches work. What is weird to me is the clicking in the solenoid still occurs whether I am on the seat (seat switch engaged) or not.
I will try to find the switch on the deck handle - didn't see it on the wiring diagram.
Thanks- Jack
It does sound to me like it is probably the solenoid then. You can test it.
It believe it has two large posts and one small terminal. If this is correct you can remove the wire from the small terminal and use a small jumper wire to go from the positive post on the battery to this small terminal. That will do the same thing as if you were turning the switch with all the safeties working. Of course, make sure it is out of gear and the parking brake is set.
If the solenoid has two large posts and two small terminals then you will need to unhook both of the small ones and hook up a positive wire to one and a negative wire to the other. It doesn't matter which wire goes which post.
If is cranks over fine when you do this then the solenoid is fine. If it doesn't then you have a problem somewhere else.