Replacing the Solenoid in a John Deere D105?I just replaced the starter solenoid on my riding mower. There are two safety switches to plug in to it, one wire is purple the other is black or gray I believe. I'm not sure which one to plug into each side.
Wiring Diagram for John Deere Riding Mower?Wiring diagram for a 214 John Deere riding mower?
Wheels for Blue Ribbon Reel Mower?Need wheels for a blue ribbon reel mower. The steel wheels say ball bearing D2. Do they have rubber on them or not?
Riding Lawnmower Fluid Leaking?What causes gas and oil to come out of the air line and pours out all on the air filter when it starts and runs then the fluid shoots out of the air line going to air filter?
1957 Jacobsen 24 Inch Estate Mower?I have acquired this mower and would like to know what spark plug it takes and if anyone can give me an indication of its value.
Murray Riding Mower Won't Start After Tipping Over?I tipped my Murray mower over to clean, now it won't click or start. Any solutions?
Mower Will Not Start?My Murray riding mower will not start. It has set up for a while and has never mowed any grass. The motor will turn over a few times and then nothing else,
Poulan Pro PB301 Riding Mower Broken Deck Lift Handle?Anybody have one of these? I got one with a broken deck lift handle assembly and I'm not even sure what parts I need or what its supposed to look like. The bracket holding the left side is broken, and the pin that moves when you push the button doesn't have anything to click into. In the pics you can see the pivot point of the arm resting on top of the broken bracket. Second pic shows the arm moved off the bracket. Last pic is the bracket after I removed it. PICS of yours with all the parts?
Repairing A Cub Cadet Mower?My Cub Cadet rzt s54, the blades will not engage. I have replaced: the PTO switch, the PTO clutch, the fuse, and the safety switch under the seat, but the blades still won't engage.
Troubleshooting A John Deere?JD x360. Cutting grass. Ran out of gas. Shut mower off. Put gas in it the next day. Got on it to start it, no power to anything, lights, hour meter. Nothing works. Put in a new ignition with new key, new battery. Seat safety switch good. PTO switch off. Brake pressed down and in lock position to start. Put key in, turn it to lights. Lights are good but don't come on. Hour meter does not come on. Turn key to start the tractor. Nothing. New battery. Old one was a 2014. Fuses (3) of them are all good. What I'm I missing?
Riding Mower Quit Running?My Husqvarna rider was running fine for about 45 minutes, then stalled. When I try to start it, it clicks like it is trying but seems like it isn't turning over. Any ideas? Thank you.
Riding Mower Won't Start?Scot S16/42 Riding Mower (Kohler engine) won't turn over. I have a good battery, new starter motor, new ignition switch, new starter solenoid, good gas, good spark plug, clean air filter, all safety switches work properly - all the normal stuff that prevents a riding mower gas engine from starting checked.
Poulan Riding Mower Won't Shift Gears?I have a 10 year old Poulan 42 inch 17.5 HP riding mower. A local mechanic had just replaced the carburetor and drive belt. When I got the mower back, I noticed it was much more difficult to stop. I had to throttle down (which I never had to do before). Braking gradually got worse.
My Mower Quits After 10 Minutes?My lawn tractor will only run for 10 minutes, then stops. It will restart but not run. When the temperature outside dropped to 53, the mower ran for 30 minutes then stopped. Again I could restart but it wouldn't run. Apparently when the engine heats up, it will shut down. I let the mower sit for a half hour then it will run again and then given the outdoor temperature, run for 10 or 30 minutes. Clean gas and filter and plug and fresh oil. I thought it was a fuel issue until the temperature dropped.
Problems With A Riding Lawnmower?I have a sit on lawnmower and am having problems with the petrol getting into the oil sump.
B+S Engine Trouble?When I turn the key the B+G 12.5hp engine (lawn tractor) turns and then sticks. The starter is new. Is the next potential suspect battery or solenoid?
Riding Mower Yard Machine Stalled and Won't Restart?Hi, I had checked the fluids before starting and I did a couple rounds. I had pause for a moment and had foot on the clutch and was idling on rabbit, I slow it down to middle and then let go of the clutch and then it stalled and it won't start again. Just "rearing" but won't catch. What can I do about this simple problem?
Troubleshooting a Huskee Lawn Mower?I have a Huskee 4200. When I turn the key it makes a loud metal grinding sound. Could this be my starter? If so, how do I change it?
Cub Cadet Not Starting?I have a Cub Cadet XT1 18hp 42" Cut. Last season, it ran fine, this season I opened the garage to start it, with jumper cables in hand as I knew the battery would be dead, and new gas. I changed the gas out, drained the lines, drained the carb, and put in fresh, choked the engine, and turned it over. Wouldn't start.
Kawasaki Engine Won't Start?My Cub Cadet RZT 50" Kawasaki engine won't start. The battery was low, but started and I moved it and it was running fine. Later I went back and it wouldn't start, so I put a charger on it and got it to full charge. It still won't start, it just clicks. I checked and cleaned the terminals, all good.
Adjusting Riding Mower for Short People?I just bought a 06 Troy Bilt riding mower. I'm a short person, how do I fix it to where I can drive it and reach the brake pedal the same time?
Repairing a Lawn Mower?My mower makes a purring sound and will not turn over. I replaced the battery, spark plugs, and air filters with no luck.
Riding Lawn Mower Battery Replacement?I purchased a battery through Sears for my riding mower. It was shipped to me without acid/water in the six chambers. There were no instructions for filling either. I can purchase the acid at an auto parts store, but how much do I put in the battery? Do I fill it with acid or combine a certain amount of acid and distilled water?
Getting a Murray Riding Mower To Run?I have a Murray M15542 riding mower. We've replaced the starter and it ran fine a couple of times. Then it stopped running again. The fuse under the battery is good. My husband said he tried switching the safety switch wires under the seat and then it wouldn't start. Could there be another fuse somewhere or did that mess up the battery or something else.
Riding Mower Won't Start Without a Charge?My riding mower will not start unless I charge the battery. Parts store says battery is good.
John Deere Mower Died?My John Deere LA145 riding mower died without warning in the middle of mowing. It will not crank to restart as if it isn't hooked to a battery. I replaced the battery a few lows ago and it worked perfectly until now. I've wiggled all the wires, checked the safety switch, checked gas, unplugged and replugged the spark plugs and checked the fuse.
Huskee Supreme Won't Start?I have a 26hp Briggs in my Huskee. It turns over, but won't start. I put new plugs in and a new safety relay switch, but there is still no spark. I have had the seat safety switch unhooked from years ago. I pulled it into garage running to fix the steering and I went to start it and it just turns over. I'm at a loss, any ideas?
My Husqvarna DiedMy Husqvarna was running and cutting grass then it started running rough. I shut off the clutch to the blades and tried to reengage the clutch, nothing. I then shut off the engine, and now there is nothing, nNo click, no pop, nothing! What the hell happened?
Repairing a Troy-Bilt Riding Mower?How do I find someone who can fix a Troy-Bilt riding lawn mower? I need new blades, belts, and a tire replaced. That's all. I need someone who is honest and that I can trust.
Craftsman LT2000 Shooting Oil into the Carburetor?I have a Craftsman LT2000 mower. Why is oil shooting into my carburetor?
2003 Yardman Riding Mower Won't StartMy 2003 Yardman Mtd. riding mower has been sitting for a year. It will turn over but won't start. Any ideas? I've got a fresh battery on and the air filter is clean.
Yard Machine Mower Won't Start?I have a Yard Machine, original year of sale, 2004. It has a 14.5 hp Briggs and Stratton engine and a 38" cut. Yesterday when I tried to start it so I could move it, the engine turned slowly and the starter began smoking. I immediately turned the key to off and removed the starter.
Riding Mower Won't Start?Why won't my riding mower turn over or start?
Bypassing the Clutch Switch on a Yardworks Mower?I have removed the 5 wires from the clutch bypass of my 2007 Yardworks 42 inch lawnmower. Which wires do I join together now to bypass the switch?
Craftsman LTD 1500 Keeps Dying?I have a Craftsman LTD 1500 riding mower that dies while cutting as if you shut it off, but will crank right back up to repeat itself. What can I do to fix it? It is getting fuel; I checked.
John Deere Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a John Deere F 910 front mower that I am trying to get running after it has been sitting for some time. The current problem is that the battery will crank one time with no sluggishness, the engine turns over, but doesn't start (carb is most likely clogged but that's another issue) and then the battery is completely dead. I can recharge it fully, but then will have the same result.
Craftsman 42 Inch Riding Mower Keeps Hitting Starter?I can turn it over and it starts, but it continues to hit the starter.
Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Won't Start?I accidentally ran over a hose. Now it won't start. I removed the hose by cutting it away and pulling the rest of it out. Now if I try to start it, it clicked a couple of times and then nothing.
Battery Hooked Up Wrong on Cub Cadet?I recently was given a 2012 Cub Cadet Ltx 1040 for free. I was looking to figure out what's wrong with it when I came across the fact that the battery was hooked up wrong. I can only assume they tried starting it like that. What parts do I need to replace as I believe something must be fried.
Husqvarna Rider Won't Start?YTH20V46 Husqvarna lawn tractor that won't start. I've checked the fuel, the battery, fuse, and replaced the solenoid. When I turn the key nothing, but the hour display comes on.
John Deere Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a JD L130. I have a new battery, that I bought last month. There is also a new fuse, new safety switch on the brake, and had my starter tested (it's good). However my engine won't start or click. Sometimes I get the display to light up. Any ideas?
Sears Riding Mower Won't Start?My rider won't start. I replaced the filter, plugs, and fuel pump. It's not getting gas. Any ideas? If I put gas directly into the carb it starts for a few seconds. The gas lines are clear.
Cub Cadet Mower Won't Start?I changed my PTO belt on my 2009 ltx1042 Cub Cadet mower and now it will not start and I do not no why.
John Deere Riding Mower Won't Start?I'm new to mowing lawns. My John Deere started up fine this morning, but after engaging the blades it shut off. The mower deck is lowered, but the blades are off. Now it won't turn over to start up again.
John Deere 115 Lawn Tractor Won't Start Without Jumping the Battery?I have a John Deere 115 lawn tractor. I replaced the battery and the solenoid. When I try to start it, I barely get the engine to turn one rotation. It turns and stops and there is a crying/whining sound. The only way to start it is to jump it with my car. Would a new starter fix this problem?
Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Start?My Briggs 19.5v twin turbo cool mower struggles to turn over if at all with the spark plugs removed and the battery fully charged. I was told it needed a starter, but after investigation I found that the flywheel wouldn't move. I removed the plugs and squirted some mystery oil in the cylinders and it broke free right away and spun by hand easily.
Huskee Riding Mower Only Starts When Jumped?We bought a used Huskee riding mower last year. When we went to look at it, it started fine. We turned it off loaded, it on the trailer, and came home. When we went to get it off the trailer it wouldn't start. So since last year we have been jumping it off with the car every time we want to cut grass. When we jump it with the car it starts and runs fine, no problems while cutting the grass.
John Deere z445 Keeps Stalling?My John Deere z445 will crank on choke, but when taken off choke it dies instantly. Have any suggestions?
Bolens Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a 2005 Bolens 15.5 mower. I have replaced the carburetor and the spark plug. I have checked the fuel lines going into the carburetor. It tries to start and kills itself.
John Deere 345 Won't Start?I have a JD345 that was running and no longer will start. Spark occurs at both plugs and are new. The fuel pump seems to draw in fuel, but nothing. I poured a very small amount of fuel in the carb and the engine did run, but then shut off again. Any thoughts?
John Deere Riding Mower Won't Start?After sitting for the winter, my mower will do nothing! It was stored in the garage. It makes a clicking noise like it wants to start, but nothing. I've charged and jumped it off or tried to, I changed the spark plugs, checked fuses, and some switch I want to say, but am not sure. I'm at a loss!! It's still a really good mower at only going on 3 summers. Any suggestions?
John Deere Mower Won't Start?If I can't jump out the solenoid on my John Deere riding mower, does that mean the solenoid is shot and needs replaced?
Poulan Pro Riding Mower Won't Start?My husband and I purchased a Poulan Pro riding mower, product #960220029, model PP11G30. We used it once to cut the grass and then parked it. When we went a second time to use it it would crank like it wanted to start, but wouldn't. Knowing nothing about lawn mowers we purchased a new battery. Once installed it continues to do the same thing.
John Deere 110 Mower Won't Start?The flywheel turns freely when the spark plug is removed. With the plug installed, the starter cannot turn flywheel.
John Deere Mower Won't Start Normally?John deer series 100 does not have enough power to start unless you jump start or disconnect the deck belt. It also has a brand new battery and I just put a brand new deck belt on.
Toro Mower Won't Start?I put a new solenoid, starter switch, and the battery was charged. Why won't my Toro start?
Husqvarna YTH24V54 Riding Mower Won't Start?I was mowing and ran over an ant mound and the mower died. I turned everything off, made sure it was set just like it was when I got on that morning. It does nothing, not even a sound. The lights work. When I put the blades in the on position and try to start, it clocks like it is telling me the blades are active. That is the only sound I get from the mower.
Cub Cadet Mower Won't Start Without Jumping?I have a Cub Cadet mower that will only start when it is jumped. It has a brand new battery, but as soon as you shut it off and try to restart it all it will do is click.
Craftsman LT2000 Starts But Won't Cut Grass?I have a Craftsman LT2000, model 31C707 riding mower and it cranks and runs, but has but very little power. It will move forward and backward, but does not have power enough to mow the grass. Is this evidence of a burnt valve or what?
John Deere L 120 Won't Crank?I have a John Deere L 120 that won't crank. I put a new battery in and can hear it trying to crank, but it doesn't. I removed the started and kept it wired; the starter spins. How do I make sure the engine is not seized and is there another possible cause or a way to manually roll the engine over?
Troy-Bilt Riding Mower Won't Start?My Troy-Bilt riding mower won't start. There is just a clicking noise. So I replaced the starter solenoid and still have the same problem.
John Deere Lawn Tractor Won't Start?My 2 year old E130 John Deere won't start. My wife shut the motor down while the blades were engaged and then it wouldn't restart. It has fresh plugs and oil. The battery reads 12 volts on a meter. I checked the electrical connections. The battery cable is clean and tight. I turned the blades manually and moved the engine shaft. Nothing works. Any ideas?
Replacing the Belt on a Troy-Bilt Mower?I am trying to replace the belt on my Troy-Bilt 42" riding mower, and I don't know how to get it past bar that is apparently in place to prevent the belt from slipping off.
John Deere Mower Won't Start?I have a L130 John Deere that will turn over, but not start. I've tested the fuel pump and it is working, fuel filter was replaced last year, it has a brand new battery, and I have spark. The air filter is also clean. Any suggestions?
Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Start?My Craftsman 42" 19.0 mower started yesterday immediately after winter storage, but now won't start although it turns over. It has plenty gas, oil, and battery power.
Bolens Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a 15yr old Bolens 42" rider. Despite having a new battery, I cannot get it to turn over. Where do I start?
Husqvarna Mower Needs to Be Jumped Started?I have a Husqvarna that will not start unless I jump it with cables. It has a new battery and the motor seems to drag unless using cables. Is this a starter problem because it starts fine with cables.
John Deere Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a 2017 John Deere D105 I recently bought 2nd hand. I was using it a few days ago when I thought I had run it out of gas. After filling the tank I tried to start the mower and it would spin, but not start. I checked and I'm not getting spark. I've changed the ignition coil and the spark plug and it still won't start.
John Deere L130 Engine Won't Crank?I have a John Deere L130 tractor. I just replaced the starter because the old one wasn't working. I have the starter in and the battery is charged. When I start the engine I hear the starter turning, but the engine will not crank. The starter is making a whirling noise, but like I said the engine will not crank. Any ideas?
Murray Riding Mower Not Shifting Gears?I just put a motion belt on a Murray 12/38 model # 38608x92a. Now that the belt is on it still acts as if it's in neutral, on or off. Am I missing a way that the transaxle can be disengaged? Because even when it's off and in gear it moves as if it's in neutral.
Repair Cub Cadet XT1 Won't Start?I own a Cub Cadet XT1 and I've changed the starter and solenoid. It turns, but won't start. Anyone have an idea why it will not start?
Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Charge the Battery?I've been having a problem with my riding mower. It's an older Craftsman DYT 4000 with a 18hp Briggs and Stratton engine model no 917.275640. I've tested the alternator and its putting out 28 ac volts and I also replaced the voltage regulator. Also I have two good batteries I switch back and forth between charging so I can use the mower.
John Deere Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a John Deere LA145, I've owned it since 2009. It used to work just fine, that is until I parked it a few years ago. I took it out last year and worked on it a little. My grandmother and I completely took apart the carburetor, cleaned it, and cleaned the air filter and still nothing.
Husqvarna Lawn Tractor Keeps Stalling?I have a Husqvarna lawn tractor, currently w/snowthrower attached. When running to warm it up it idles fine, but when I engage PTO switch or start to move in any direction, it stalls. It can be running for 5 minutes or 50 minutes the result is the same thing. The dealer says it is the seat switch, but I'm currently listening to it purr, but it won't engage or move w/out stalling.
Installing Rubber Arm Pads on a MTD Riding Mower?Where can I find out how to install the rubber arm pads on my MTD yard machine? I am using replacement round arm pads, Wheeltronic Lift/Snapon Lift.
John Deere Riding Mower Won't Start in Cold Weather?My D170 won't start in cold weather. The battery is good and I changed the solenoid. It is getting power as if heats up starts. Any advise?
Husqvarna YTA18542 Won't Crank?My battery is new; it is getting plenty of juice. When I turn the key, it tries to start, then there is a loud knocking sound and whining sound from the battery area. It has new gas and a clean air filter. Several previous times it was as if it was dragging, but it finally started. It caught fire at the fuel cut off and I had to replace the ignition harness. I'm thinking it's the starter.
Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Start After Repairs?I have a Craftsman LT 2000 and it was running OK, but after I replaced the starter, ignition coil it wouldn't start back up so I replaced the starter solenoid also and there is still nothing. It will crank the first time and just spin, but if you try again it does nothing at all. When it cranked it did try to start, but then I heard a pop and nothing.
John Deere Mower Stalls Going Up Hill?I have a John Deere lt155 tractor that runs great until I start to go up a hill then it stalls out. It is like it runs out of gas (tank is full of gas ) and when I turn the tractor around to go down it fires right up and runs great. Any thoughts?
John Deere Riding Mower Won't Start?I own a John Deere e130 with 15 hours since new. It cranks, but won't start. The fuel filter and air filter are both clean and look like new. The fuel filter filled as it should, but seems it's not getting fuel though.
Repairing a Troy-Bilt Riding Mower?The deck engagement cable breaks every time one is installed.
Riding Mower Lost Power and Won't Restart?I have zero turn Z4200 riding mower and this particular day I was mowing and the mower lost power and stopped running and I tried to restart again, but wouldn't even crank over. I used a screw driver on the solenoid and it would turn over with very minimal power.
John Deere D110 Shut Off and Won't Restart?I was mowing with my D110 when it just shut off. I can't restart it. The engine will crank, but will not fire up; spark at plug is good. Fuel is flowing from fuel pump fine as well as through line to the carburetor. I tried unplugging and plugging in the seat safety cutout. Also I tried bypassing the seat switch via a few videos. It still would not start. What else to is there to check?
John Deere L110 Lawn Tractor Won't Start?The engine will start if jumped, but it runs for 3-4 minutes, shuts off, and won't turn starter over. The lights don't come on. The battery is one month old.
Battery Not Charging on a Craftsman Riding Mower?Will the battery on my Craftsman riding mower still charge if I just wire the wires together where the diode was?
Troy-Bilt Riding Mower Won't Start?I inherited a Troy-Bilt riding mower (18.5 HP I/C). It needed a jump from my car. The parking brake/clutch was set. The choke was on. TPO set and the seat was down. I turned the key and the whole deck "bumps" once like it's in gear. It really bumps hard, too. Then nothing. I turn the key off and try again and it bumps once; then nothing. Am I doing something wrong?
Troy-Bilt Riding Mower Won't Move?My mower won't go forward or backward. The engine runs and the blade turns, but it won't go forward or back when shifting. It quit while I was cutting the grass. Could it be a belt issue?
Husqvarna Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a Husqvarna yth2248 mower. It won't start using the key. I can crank it by using a piece of wire and touching the 2 terminals on the starter, but it only cranks. I can keep it running by spraying starter fluid, but it cuts off when I stop. I can raise and lower the rpm while using starter fluid. Any ideas on what the problem is?
Craftsman LT2000 Mower Won't Start?My mower has been running with no problem. I stopped to get a drink and it would not restart. It turns over fine, but just never catches. Also, I noticed that it will intermittently backfire. The spark plug is fine and it is getting gas through the filter. Any ideas?
Sharpening Folbate Reel Mower Blades?How do I sharpen Folbate mower blades? It is a m3 model Queen.
Craftsman Riding Lawnmower Won't Crank?I have a Craftsman model 917.258663 46" with the 19.5hp B&S I/C platinum turbo cool engine. I am having a no crank/no start issue. I replaced the blade drive safety switch, the seat safety switch, the brake safety switch, starter solenoid, and the ignition switch. I have a fresh battery. When I turn the key, it does absolutely nothing. Not even a hint of a click. I've checked all the wiring.
Husqvarna Mower Won't Start?I have a YTA18543 mower and it won't start. It was running fine earlier in the year, but now, it pops like it's going to start; then quits. We have to wait an hour or so before it will do it again. Otherwise it just grinds. Good fuel, new fuel filter. Any ideas?
Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a 22hp twin ohv Intek Briggs and Stratton motor on a riding lawn tractor. When I try to start the motor it will pop from the air intake and not fire. What might be the problem?
Parts List for a Sears Reel Mower?I have a Sears model 536-81803 with Briggs motor. Would anyone know how to find a parts list for this reel mower?
Husqvarna Riding Mower Won't Start After Hitting Something?It's a Husqvarna riding mower. I ran over the metal gutter on the ground from the house. The engine will attempt to start and when I turn the blade on it won't even turn over to start at all. Like it's nothing. The blades looks fine though. And also the belt does look a little loose. I am not sure if it's suppose to be that way.
Trouble Starting a MTD Riding Mower?My MTD mower rider will start with the drive belt off, but when I put the drive belt on it just jerks and will not turn over. I would really appreciate some help with this issue. I have replaced the starter, replaced the battery, and checked for loose wires.
Craftsman Mower Won't Shift If Brake Depressed?I have a Craftsman DYT4000 riding mower. I just replaced the deck and drive belts on my mower. I went to test the mower. I started the mower and pressed the brake pedal and put it in reverse. The mower shifter locked in reverse at this point with the brake pedal pressed I could not shift out of reverse. I let off the brake pedal and while moving I was able to shift to neutral or any other gear.
Riding Mower Won't Start?Do I need power out of both posts on my solenoid for my mower to crank over?
Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower Stopped Running?My Troy-Bilt lawn mower just stop running. The battery is good.
John Deere 110 Won't Start?I just bought 1972 John Deere 110 garden tractor from a guy. He said he didn't know what was wrong with it and didn't want to fool with it. I am new to these older mowers, but when turning the ignition the mower will turn over no problem, but won't fire. Any ideas on where to start?
Lawn Tractor Won't Start?It's got a new starter, battery, and solenoid, and it will crank, but only so far, then the flywheel binds. I can turn it by hand, but it's difficult. It was running fine last week, and has all summer. Any idea what is causing this problem?
Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Start After Hitting a Rope?I hit a rope with my Sears Craftsman riding lawn mower. I got the rope out, but now it is dead it won't start it does nothing.
