My GT2254 tractor began cranking slow last fall. When engaging, the starter would hesitate a few seconds before cranking engine. I assumed the battery was getting bad because of it's age. I began yesterday getting ready for plowing garden and had to charge battery but it would only go to 76%. Purchased a new battery and installed but ran into the same problem with hesitation while cranking.
I checked voltage across the solenoid and all checked 12.7v. Starter was removed and checked on bench with power source. Starter ran with no load on it at a pretty good clip. I then connected the start system to the battery without starter installed on engine. It ran slow and after a few would not run when start switch was energized. Voltage was 11.9v and starter not running.
What are your thoughts before purchasing a new starter? Did my checks indicate a bad starter or am I missing something?
I checked voltage across the solenoid and all checked 12.7v. Starter was removed and checked on bench with power source. Starter ran with no load on it at a pretty good clip. I then connected the start system to the battery without starter installed on engine. It ran slow and after a few would not run when start switch was energized. Voltage was 11.9v and starter not running.
What are your thoughts before purchasing a new starter? Did my checks indicate a bad starter or am I missing something?