X300

[ChrisDGolden]

Having problems starting the mower
>10 years old, new battery, new relay, experienced with this mower. Seat switch works, solenoid appears to be good, just get 1 click when I turn the key. Wires all look solid

 

[ChrisDGolden]

Oh, and serviced recently - oil change and lube

 

[bertsmobile1]

Check the valve lash clean the carb & check that the choke is fully closing

 

[gotomow]

Did you bench test the solenoid?

 

[tom3]

Sometimes you can hit the starter several times and it will make connection and start. Not actually hit the starter with a hammer but turn the key to start several times. That pin points the solenoid being the problem.

 

[ChrisDGolden]

I had turned the key to start and saw voltage. Is there another way? (I do have a multimeter)

 

[tom3]

If you're seeing voltage at the terminal on the starter you either have a bad starter or the motor is locked. Will the motor turn over by hand? If so I'd look into the actual starter motor being shot.

 

[gotomow]

Check voltage at the starter motor. If you get 12v then starter is toasty. Here Taryl shows you all you need to know.Solenoid test + more

 

[Richandtd]

My x324 has a slow drain on the battery when left hooked up and will only give the one click if under 80% charge so I put a wing nut on one battery terminal and only hook up then I need it. All I know is my system works for my x324 that I bought new in 07.