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You guys may not believe this because I still don't but here goes. I got back from Washington state and the storms lasted until Wednesday. I waited until Saturday when the weather was good and went out to the JD LX172 hit the key and it spun the starter!!!!! It didn't start right away but I...

Sorry guys I was gone to Washington State visiting my daughter who is a Dr. stationed in the Navy there. Just flew back in last night. It's storming today in Georgia today and will be for the next few days but as soon as it quits I will try the good ideas that you guys have posted for me. I just...

Yessir done that. That's where I have 12.6v when the switch is in the start position. It is a brand new starter and solonoid and this is the second one that's doing the same thing. That's why I'm so confused.

Both fuses are good. Getting 12v at the solonoid doesn't indicate good ignition,brake and PTO switches?

I can jump the starter solonoid and it will turn the starter.

The starter will not engage. I've got 12.6 volts going to the solonoid. Turn the key to the start position and nothing happens.

I have a John Deere LX172 that will not tun over. New battery, new starter all safety switches check out. I've got 12.6 volts from the key switch to the solonoid and it still will not turn over. Anybody have any idea on what might be the problem. Oh yeah this is the second new starter same issue...