E130 won’t start

[Ron in NC]

2018 John Deere E130. 163hrs. Stored in shed. Failed to restart after an hour of usage. Rapid clicking only. Changed solenoid today. Same problem. Battery is 1yr old and fully charged. Replace starter?

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

2018 John Deere E130. 163hrs. Stored in shed. Failed to restart after an hour of usage. Rapid clicking only. Changed solenoid today. Same problem. Battery is 1yr old and fully charged. Replace starter?

Rapid clicking when cranking engine usually indicates low battery. People often think their battery is good without ever using a multimeter or load tester.