BadBoy ZT Electrical/starting issues...

[MJO21]

Looking for a head start on what could hopefully be the quick fix!!

Last week I was cutting grass with no problems at all. I got to a spot I wanted to cut lower so I lowered the deck. As soon as I hit the switch to lower the deck the mower died and would not restart. I ended up finding a burnt (fried hardcore) fuse, 25a inline fuse. I changed the fuse and cut the rest of the yard. As I was backing into the shed I got to my parking spot and pulled the emergency brake and the mower again died. I tried to start it again and got nothing. I replaced the same fuse again and all I got was a click from one of the (what I assume are) solenoid plugs (there are 4 in a row one the right side under the seat. It would not start or even crank, just click at the solenoid. I pulled the battery and it was reading 12.6v.

thoughts???

 

[TresterHomestead]

Having the same issue. How were you able to resolve/ repair it!

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

Having the same issue. How were you able to resolve/ repair it!

Start by numbering the relays with a pen, then pulling them and swapping them around until the mower starts. If you have one that is bad, replace.

 

[hlw49]

12.6 volts is not a fully charged battery take it and have it load tested.

 

[biggertv]

Hmm...Get the Schematic or Wiring Diagram and study it closely. Did you get up off the seat to hit the switch for lowering deck? could be a Fail-Safe that blows the fuse for safety reasons. Or a relay with Normally closed contacts that's not opening when energized, causing a short to ground. It's possible electric clutch is out of adjustment, drawing too much current and draining the battery. I dunno, just guessing here.