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    May 3, 2013, 02:25 PM
    MTD Yard Machine 14.5 HP 42 inch cut-How can I tell if solenoid is bad?
    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.
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    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
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