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boojack66
May 3, 2013, 02:25 PM
Installed a new battery, cleaned carburetor, refilled gas tank with fresh gas, replaced fuel filter. When turning ignition key all I get a click at the solenoid.

crigby
May 8, 2013, 06:20 PM
Hi,
If you get a click, it probably is bad and the high current contacts are not connecting. Testing can be done carefully with a short piece of wire routed from the battery side contact to the smaller post; this should also produce a click.
Peace,
Clarke