Starter Issues w/ 54" Raptor SD

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Fred112

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• Jun 22, 2019 / Starter Issues w/ 54" Raptor SD

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My mower has 50 hours on and has worked fine until today. I turned the key to start it and I basically double clutched the the starter by accident. Now nothing happens when you turn the key.

 

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• Jun 22, 2019 / Starter Issues w/ 54" Raptor SD

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Maybe the stater gear is stuck to flywheel? Can you spin motor by hand?

 

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• Jun 22, 2019 / Starter Issues w/ 54" Raptor SD

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Check the fuse.

 

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• Jun 22, 2019 / Starter Issues w/ 54" Raptor SD

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The hot wire cable corroded all the way through at the battery post.

 

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• Jun 25, 2019 / Starter Issues w/ 54" Raptor SD

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Thanks for reporting back and we don't hear of that so hopefully it's just a one off problem!
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• Jun 26, 2019 / Starter Issues w/ 54" Raptor SD

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Fred112 said:

The hot wire cable corroded all the way through at the battery post.

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Been there. Replaced that. I made a custom cable with tinned wire and eyelets that are marine rated.

 

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• Jun 26, 2019 / Starter Issues w/ 54" Raptor SD

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There is a goop called "Liquid Electrical Tape".
I go through about 4 cans of it a year.
It is a thick plastic that forms an air & moisture tight cover over things like battery terminals & ground points.

 

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• Jun 26, 2019 / Starter Issues w/ 54" Raptor SD

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bertsmobile1 said:

There is a goop called "Liquid Electrical Tape".

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I use glue lined heat shrink tubing. It's a bit more expensive than regular heat shrink tubing, but it's incredibly effective. Go with #2 marine rated cable and use these lugs: