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    rpach50 Posts: 9, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 13, 2010, 10:11 PM
    When key is turned on, I just hear a click. How do I test the solenoid?
    My Huskee 20 HP, 50 inch cut, riding mower won't start. I tried 3 different batteries, the last one is brand new. All with the same result. I just hear a click when the key is turned on. A friend said that it could be the solenoid. How do I test it? Thank you in advance.
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    Nov 14, 2010, 06:53 PM

    Hi,
    If you hear it click and it does nothing, it quite likely is the solenoid and the high current contacts within it are damaged and not forming a connection. Placing a screwdriver blade across the large terminals will serve to act as those contacts and the engine should spin over. That would verify that situation.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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