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    ggunterm Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 9, 2009, 02:32 PM
    Solenoid Test for Briggs & Stratton engine
    Hi,

    I have a 9hp Troy Bilt walk-behind mower with electric start that only clicks when I turn the key. I had the battery load-tested and it is fine. I took the solenoid to a local repair place and they tested the solenoid and said it was fine. But, after talking to a neighbor, he suggested "shorting" the two main post on the solenoid to see if it will start. I did this and it started! My question is was the repair place wrong? Is the solenoid bad?

    Thx in advance for any answers.
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    Jul 9, 2009, 04:37 PM

    My question is was the repair place wrong? Is the solenoid bad?
    Yes... and no

    There's a magnet in there that can get hung up and not all the time. The solenoid is bad>>>
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    Jul 15, 2009, 06:09 AM

    Thanks for the help. I purchased a new solenoid this past weekend and now it starts right up!
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