Engine Cub Cadet HDS 2135 won`t start
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cpurvis
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OK. I was wondering why the voltage to the starter housing was more than the voltage across the two battery terminals. The fact that you can get battery voltage by touching the housing means the starter has a good ground.
You said you replaced the starter assembly--is that correct?
From the picture, it looks like the starter has a built-in solenoid. Is that correct? Does that big red wire run directly to the battery?
You said you replaced the starter assembly--is that correct?
From the picture, it looks like the starter has a built-in solenoid. Is that correct? Does that big red wire run directly to the battery?
Yes, I replaced the starter assembly, which has a built-in solenoid. The big red wire runs from the positive terminal of the battery. See attached picture. 
http://www.cubcadet.com/equipment/P...urlRequestType=Base&langId=-1&catalogId=14101
http://www.cubcadet.com/equipment/P...urlRequestType=Base&langId=-1&catalogId=14101
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Then jumping to that big red wire won't do anything. It's no different than putting jumper cables on the battery. There are other small terminals on the solenoid, one of which is looking for a 12 volt signal to start the ball rolling.
I don't know how to tell you which one; but a wire from the 'start' position of the ignition switch is connected to it. Or should be, if you have the wires connected correctly.
I don't know how to tell you which one; but a wire from the 'start' position of the ignition switch is connected to it. Or should be, if you have the wires connected correctly.
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What voltage do you have at that terminal with the key off? Should be zero.
What voltage with the key turned to 'start?' Should be 12v. If it is, I think the problem is in your solenoid. If not, problem is in the ignition switch, one of the 'bypass' switches, or the wire itself.
What voltage with the key turned to 'start?' Should be 12v. If it is, I think the problem is in your solenoid. If not, problem is in the ignition switch, one of the 'bypass' switches, or the wire itself.