Trying to start my JD for the first time this season; battery is charged.
When I go to start it, all I get is a clicking noise, but nothing is turning over.
I've attached a video of the issue.
That sounds like the starter solinoid is Not passing enough current to the starter..
Assuming the battery is able to supply the needed Amperage...
I would first check All the cable connections... BOTH Ends of Each battery cable, positive And negative cable.
They may seem tight, but a little build up of corrosion on the cable ends is what will cause the chatter sound you are experiencing... Remove, clean and reattach the cables. Post back with the results. :smile:KennyV
Hi, thanks for the suggestion.
I cleaned the ends and tried but still got the same clicking noise.
I connected the battery to my charger as well, and noticed the 'charged %' drops dramatically as I turn the key and try and start it.
Hi, thanks for the suggestion.
I cleaned the ends and tried but still got the same clicking noise.
I connected the battery to my charger as well, and noticed the 'charged %' drops dramatically as I turn the key and try and start it.
With the spark plugs Removed... You need to see if you can turn the engine over By hand...
You either have:
1. Engine seized, locked up and can't turn.
2. Starter jammed in or at the flywheel, or just completely shorted.
3. Solenoid Not energizing the starter, you can jump across the 2 Large terminals with heavy wire to check this.
4. Your Not getting 12 volts to the starter for some Other reason. Measure voltage While experiencing the solenoid chatter.
My knowledgeable cousin came over, poured a little gas in the carb and it started-up.
He noticed that the choke wasn't closing all the way and adjusted it.
All set now.
My knowledgeable cousin came over, poured a little gas in the carb and it started-up.
He noticed that the choke wasn't closing all the way and adjusted it.
All set now.
