I. ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CAUSE TEST SOLUTION
A. Solenoid doesn't click or
clicks repeatedly (See "B"
below)
1. Dead or weak battery Hydrometer test. Voltmeter
reading 9.5 minimum at bat-
tery terminals when cranking
Charge or replace battery
2. Poor or open connection at
solenoid, ampmeter, f use,
key switch, or neutral start
switches
Visually inspect Clean and tighten loose or
corroded connections
B. Solenoid doesn't click 1. One or both neutral start
switches oPen All models except 646 PIN
9732190 and after:
Connect jumper wire f rom
solenoid post (Small post
ground side) to ground. Turn
key to start.
646 PIN 9732190 and after:
Brief ly touch wire from batte-
rY "+" terminal to starter
solenoid spade terminal.
Disengage PTO clutch and pul
travel lever in N. Repair or
replace one or both N start
switches if defective
2. Fuse blown Check continuity Replace fuse
3. Open ampmeter Check continuity Replace ampmeter
4. Open solenoid Check continuity Replace solenoid
5. Open ignition switch Connect iumper from batterY
positive to solenoid "+" small
terminal or from B to S ter-
minal on switch
Replace ignition switch
C. Solenoid click but engine
won't crank (See A above) 1. Engine tight Attempt to turn engine man-
ually to check for free rotation Repair engine if found to be
tight
2. Defective solenoid switch Connect heavy jumper wire
across large solenoid posts.
Engine should crank.
Replace solenoid
3. Defective or worn starter Repair or replace. See starter
motor section of this manual.
II. ENGINE CRANKS IN GEAR
*646 PIN 9732190 and after
pedal depressed or PTO "on"
or shorted N-Start switches.
cranking with travel
indicates misadjusted
A. Engine cranks with travel
lever in drive (600 series -
travel pedal depressed)
Grounded N start switch (tra-
vel or PTO) or wire lead Visual inspection. Disconnect
wire from small solenoid post
to PTO N-Start switch.*
Repair or replace wire lead or
N - Start switch {travel or
PTO).
B. Engine cranks with PTO
clutch in gear or both
travel and PTO in gear.
Grounded PTO N Start
switch or wire lead or
grounded starter solenoid
Visual inspection. Disconnect
wire from small solenoid posts
N - Start switch. Attempt to
crank engine.*
Repair or replace lead or N -
Start switch. lf unit cranks
with wire disconnected - R &
R solenoid.
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