I realize that the title of this post could mean anything, so here are the specifics:
I bought a John Deere D140 Lawn Tractor from Home Depot (mistake number 1). I bought an "extended warranty" (waste of money, so far). Last weekend, I pulled a wood chipper out into the field (quite a distance) to chip some wood. (I've done this many times before.) After my job was done, I attempted to start the tractor to pull the wood chipper back to the garage. Surprise! The tractor wouldn't start. I mean, there was absolute silence when I turned the key.
Now, I realize that there are a number of "safety features" on the John Deere. First, you have to have the parking break on. Check. Next, the blade may not be engaged. Check. Finally, you have to be sitting on the seat. Check. Still, nothing. Not even the sound of a weak battery trying to turn the engine over.
I really didn't think it was the battery, as the lights came on bright as ever when I turned the key. But, I put a charger on it any way. Still, not a peep when the key was turned. I won't go into the details about the non-service which I've gotten from Home Depot and their warranty company. Suffice it to say that one week later the tractor is still in my garage (yes, I pushed it all the way back, along with my 250-pound wood chipper). Every day, I go out and turn the key, hoping that some magic has occurred (the same magic that might actually get Home Depot to make good on their warranty agreement). But, alas, it remains quiet (not even a click) when I turn the key.
If anyone could give me some ideas about what might be wrong, I would greatly appreciate it.:smile:
I bought a John Deere D140 Lawn Tractor from Home Depot (mistake number 1). I bought an "extended warranty" (waste of money, so far). Last weekend, I pulled a wood chipper out into the field (quite a distance) to chip some wood. (I've done this many times before.) After my job was done, I attempted to start the tractor to pull the wood chipper back to the garage. Surprise! The tractor wouldn't start. I mean, there was absolute silence when I turned the key.
Now, I realize that there are a number of "safety features" on the John Deere. First, you have to have the parking break on. Check. Next, the blade may not be engaged. Check. Finally, you have to be sitting on the seat. Check. Still, nothing. Not even the sound of a weak battery trying to turn the engine over.
I really didn't think it was the battery, as the lights came on bright as ever when I turned the key. But, I put a charger on it any way. Still, not a peep when the key was turned. I won't go into the details about the non-service which I've gotten from Home Depot and their warranty company. Suffice it to say that one week later the tractor is still in my garage (yes, I pushed it all the way back, along with my 250-pound wood chipper). Every day, I go out and turn the key, hoping that some magic has occurred (the same magic that might actually get Home Depot to make good on their warranty agreement). But, alas, it remains quiet (not even a click) when I turn the key.
If anyone could give me some ideas about what might be wrong, I would greatly appreciate it.:smile: