1. Disconnected the battery.
2. Removed starter relay and circuit breaker (left wires attached).
3. With new relay and breaker next to the old unit, I transferred the wires to the new parts, then installed the new parts.
4. Connected the battery and started the engine.
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Starter clicked but wouldnÆt start.
James from Palm Bay, Florida
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Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
1. Took pictures of old installation before removing the old solenoid because instructions were not clear and no wiring diagram was provided. And the new one was a bit different.
Ia. Disconnected battery.
2. Removed old solenoid with wires in place.
3. Installed new solenoid on the mower.
4. Transferred wires from
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5. Reconnected battery and mowed my lawn.
True root cause was a failed safety switch in the transmission. The switch was supposed to close when the transmission gear shifter was placed in neutral. Probably didn\'t need to replace the starter switch and the solenoid but they work fine.
Ck\'ed electrical system and traced issue to defective starter solenoid. Replacement part was exact item needed. Placement of solenoid behind plastic dashboard was inconvenient & difficult to remove. Necessitated 1/4 inch drive socket wrench with long extension & 7/16 socket as well as open end wrench to loosen/tighten. Also had to remove
... Read more wiring harness and used zip ties to hold out if way. The foam cushion was an exact replacement as well. Simply removed old one, attached new with contact cement.
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Belt guide broke not keeping belt on and solenoid went out not allowing it to start
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