Greetings All,
I've been having an intermittent starting problem since I obtained my 2000 MTD Yard Machines last August, but I honestly do not know if this symptomology is specific to the starter itself, or another component.
I can usually start the mower on the first try. But every once in a while, I turn the key and I get either nothing (90% of failures) or very rarely the clicking sound of what I presume is a solenoid (this occurs less than 10% of failures).
Here's the interesting part: if it fails either way after two key turn attempts, then simply pulling the battery terminal connection and reconnecting it has always solved the problem. Today I was able to eliminate the battery by using a brand new battery that I had topped-off with a charger minutes beforehand. I experienced the same problem even with the new battery.
Any thoughts on the most likely culprit?
-David
I've been having an intermittent starting problem since I obtained my 2000 MTD Yard Machines last August, but I honestly do not know if this symptomology is specific to the starter itself, or another component.
I can usually start the mower on the first try. But every once in a while, I turn the key and I get either nothing (90% of failures) or very rarely the clicking sound of what I presume is a solenoid (this occurs less than 10% of failures).
Here's the interesting part: if it fails either way after two key turn attempts, then simply pulling the battery terminal connection and reconnecting it has always solved the problem. Today I was able to eliminate the battery by using a brand new battery that I had topped-off with a charger minutes beforehand. I experienced the same problem even with the new battery.
Any thoughts on the most likely culprit?
-David