Dixon Ultra 52 Starter Problem -- Electrical.

sid007 said:

I'm new here and hope to be an effective contributor as time goes by. However, at this time I'm the one in need. My Kohler-powered Dixon Ultra 52 was recently in the dealer's shop for non-starting issues. They found that a 20 amp blade fuse was bad and replaced it. I had expected it to be the starter solenoid/relay, but, that was okay.

Now, the same problem has recurred and I am able to start the engine by bridging the solenoid with a pair of pliers, thus, bypassing the solenoid. I has tried to locate the 20 amp fuse but need your help in locating it. Plus, a question: Does that 20 amp fuse really determine whether the solenoid activates, or, not? FYI, the Dixon manuals do not cover the starter circuitry, at all, and endless Googling hasn't reaped anything useful. So here in a capsule is what I'm asking you:

1) Where is the 20 amp fuse? And,

2) What's the chance the solenoid/relay is at fault?

Thanks, fellas!

sid007 (Sid Moore)

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bertsmobile1 said:

Check the solenoid by triggering it independant of the mower.
If it has 2 small terminals 1 is + and the other is - .
So pull off the small wires at the bottom and run come patch leads ( small jumpers ) to them.
If the solenoid fires & powers the starter motor the solenoid is fine.

If there is only 1 small wire then it is + and the body is -.

On ZTR's they usually run a 4 terminal solenoid and the lap bar safety switches make the ground while the ignition + PTP + Brake make the + 12V
So if the solenoid is good then you have a problem with the mower's wiring.

On the hot wire on top of the solenoid is usually a smaller wire that goes to power the mower and the fuse will be on it generally between the solenoid & ignition key.

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BlazNT said:

Mine is under the seat towards back bottom.
It could be the solenoid or starter or other things that others that are more knowledgeable than I can answer.

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