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The new solenoid (finally) arrived today. Replaced the old one, and it starts without a problem, again. A faulty solenoid was the problem. Here is what the old solenoid looks like inside: Especially the pole on the right is very dirty. The contact points: Pretty much corroded. That...

Thanks sgkent, That is good to know! (Does the fact that the Toro will start when shorting the two big poles of the solenoid not kind of rule out that the problem originates from the battery, though? In that way, it is used, and if the electric "pressure" were not right, it would not start...

Thanks for all replies and suggestions. @Gord Baker - I don't have a fresh battery, but made sure it was fully loaded by hooking it up to a battery charger and checking that it was 12+ Volts after charging. Plus, when shorting the two big poles of the solenoid, it did start and I could use the...

Hi Slomo, It is unclear to me how to proceed with point 3. (I do not know the official terms nor the unofficial expressions when it comes to working on electricity). Where do I put the black cable of the multi meter and where the red one? Also, what Ohm setting on the multi meter? I have 200 -...

I do the mulching of leafs at the end of winter (now-ish) and make sure I do it after some nice dry days so that the leafs are as dry as possible. I use the regular blades on a Toro ZS5000 at the second lowest setting. Indeed, leafs tend to pile up in front of the deck, but they usually get...

When I jump the solenoid, it starts, no problem. All safety brake systems are working, etc. I'm pretty sure it solenoid is not functioning anymore, even though I can hear a click when turning the key. (The click is not as loud as the ones I have heard in youtube videos..). I've ordered a new...

Thanks for the extra info on that. I checked it as suggested..battery stays 12V. So, the battery is not the problem, for sure, now.

Thanks for the reply, ST! To what are you referring to with 'the controller'? I assume the electronic park break module, but I'd like to be sure before checking the voltage in the plug/connector.

Here is an image of the wire configuration of the solenoid. The right side is the battery side, the lefts side is the engine starter side. An earlier youtube video gave me the impression that the green wires are the wires between the ignition switch and the solenoid (hence my confusion about...

The user manual says: modelnr 74661. I'm going to see if I can find the serial number tag on the Toro itself. Edit: confirmed on the sticker on the Toro itself, as well.

EDIT: Problem solved. The problem was a faulty solenoid. Replacing it with a new solenoid did the trick. ----------------------------------------------------------- Hi folks, SHORT STORY I've got the TORO Timecutter ZS5000 (not the latest version, some 7 years old). Worked with it on Friday...