Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    zoso43512's Avatar
    zoso43512 Posts: 40, Reputation: 2
    Junior Member
    		  
    #1

    Aug 29, 2009, 12:51 PM
    Simplicity won't start
    2001 Simplicity Regeant mower. Will not start. Changed battery to brand new one, started right up. Turned off after mowing and the next mow, would not start. Need to jump it every time to start it. Starts right away when jumping it. What could the problem be? Thanks for any imput.

    Jason
    crigby's Avatar
    crigby Posts: 4,343, Reputation: 107
    Outdoor Power Equipment Expert
    		  
    #2

    Aug 30, 2009, 12:26 PM

    Hi,
    I would guess that it is a failed charging system.
    Peace,
    Clarke
    zoso43512's Avatar
    zoso43512 Posts: 40, Reputation: 2
    Junior Member
    		  
    #3

    Aug 30, 2009, 02:15 PM
    Is this an easy fix? Or something I would have to have done at the shop? Thanks
    crigby's Avatar
    crigby Posts: 4,343, Reputation: 107
    Outdoor Power Equipment Expert
    		  
    #4

    Aug 30, 2009, 02:21 PM

    Hi,
    I do not know your skill level. It you have and know how to use a multimeter; you can check for a shorted rectifier, presence of AC and DC voltages.
    Peace,
    Clarke
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

1997 honda civic dx won't crank won't start [ 17 Answers ]

I have a 1997 honda civic dx 5 speed. Yesterday car was fine, started strong and drove strong. I parked car last night and about 4-5 hours later tried to start it. When I turned the key in the ignition there was no crank at all. I can hear a little hum and then a click but that's all.

Simplicity 4212 Riding Mower Won't Start [ 2 Answers ]

My 1987 Simplicity 4212 Hydrostatic with a Briggs 12hp I/C vertical shaft engine ran fine all last summer. I had it running fine last week and ran it for awhile. When I went to start it today, nothing happened... no click, engine didn't turn, starter didn't engage... nothing! I changed out the...

Saturn won't start, power locks won't work, radio resets itself. [ 4 Answers ]

My 99 Saturn has had some starting problems in the past. It would sometimes not start but if you let it sit from anywhere from 45 minutes to 24 hours, it would eventually start. Or, after having Dad look at it, we could tap the starter and it would work. So we thought it was the starter. I...

Simplicity Regent Lawn Tractor stalled out and won't start [ 1 Answers ]

I've got a 1993 Simplicity Regent Lawn Tractor that just conked out on me this past weekend. I had stopped mowing to pick up some branches and when I went to put it back in gear and re-engage the mower blade, it stalled out. There were no loud noises, telltale puffs of smoke, or other indications...

View more questions Search