Mower Not Starting? Easy Troubleshooting Tips To Get You Mowing!

[@baldeagle242]

How to test and troubleshoot safety switches 👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/moWle5xod7SfjMksi=zNpwQF88Bd1CaD4s When a riding mower's engine won't crank, the primary culprits are often a discharged or defective battery or faulty electrical connections. Ensuring the battery is fully charged and the connections are clean and secure is a fundamental first step in diagnosing the issue. Examining the charging system can also reveal whether the battery is being properly charged during operation. However, if the battery and connections are in good condition, attention should shift to other potential faulty components. Safety interlocks, designed to prevent the mower from starting under unsafe conditions, can sometimes fail or become misaligned, inadvertently preventing the engine from cranking. Similarly, issues with the starter motor switch or solenoid-such as an open circuit-can interrupt the electrical pathway necessary for starting the engine. In conclusion, while a discharged or defective battery and faulty electrical connections are common causes of a riding mower's engine not cranking, a thorough check of the entire starting system, including the safety interlocks, starter motor switch, and solenoid, is essential for a comprehensive diagnosis and effective repair. Below are tools I use in my shop and on my daily adventures. Mini Tire Changer for mower, go-kart, and most small tires. amzn.to/31eHgGp The drill bits I use are lifetime-warranted Molybdenum from Drill Hog. www.amazon.com/dp/B010US18BG/?tag=eagle0f1-20 Hand crank trailer winch with strap with safety hook amzn.to/3jTBzEL Titanium MIG 140 Welder Works with Flux Core (No Gas needed - 110 volts) amzn.to/3mqj3oP Titanium MIG 170 Welder Works with Flux Core or Gas (110 or 220 volts) bit.ly/3k8GUrD Amazon Wish List a.co/cWseC8V As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. These links help you find the products I've used in this video. Clicking these links will take you straight to the products on Amazon and help support this channel without costing you anything extra. Get the Motion Hero Pack that I use in my videos for Only $37 one-time investment. Use unlimited times on your own and client videos! baldeagle242--videohero.thrivecart.com/motion-hero-pack-1/ If you're a video creator on KZbin - Tube, Buddy is an excellent program to evaluate your videos and make recommendations to help you attract more viewers. www.tubebuddy.com/Baldeagle242

[@haynesbrother2982]

Great video Steve, lots of people might be intimidated of mechanical troubleshooting but you really make it look easy!

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Thanks for another great video Steve! Its always the little things that get overlooked. 👍📽🇺🇸

[@baldeagle242]

Yeah, the first mower I came across with this issue had me stumped for a while. It only takes one that lesson. Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a comment!

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Hi Steve, excellent information video well done 👍

[@kaitlynbaker9427]

Nice video!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, hopefully this will help a few people out that have this issue and just don’t know where to look. 😁👍

[@RepairGang]

I once changed everything i possibly could on a riding lawnmower then last thing i checked was thay fuse and fixed it now i check fuse first because it takes 10 seconds

[@baldeagle242]

I ran into this issue years ago and did the same thing. Had no clue there was a fuse in this location. I found it after I bought a new solenoid and realized it wasn’t getting power to the control side.

[@markfuchs9385]

Excellent job...

[@baldeagle242]

+@markfuchs9385 Thanks for watching! Here’s a link to other videos I’ve posted that you may find useful. kzbin.info/aero/PL5_ZXmQpcjpac4UV8OW8g-IWVCR8tqy79&si=RKfnQL-PAcZFy67a

[@markfuchs9385]

@@baldeagle242 Thank you...

[@billsmith1770]

the safety switch on the blade engagement lever can give trouble on this specific mower , others too . hold key in start position while wiggling lever . on some mowers , same can apply to clutch/brake pedal .

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, I have another video that shows a super simple way to test and troubleshoot safety switches. 👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/moWle5xod7SfjMksi=zNpwQF88Bd1CaD4s

[@kylewohlschlaeger8814]

Thanks for the video. I have a snapper I am trying to get started. It won’t crank over. I replaced the ignition, and the starter sylinoid and still no crank at all. Don’t know where else to start.

[@dnrsmallenginerepair]

awesome video thank for making your video's

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you David! I appreciate your support!

[@jessicawalker1824]

Quick question for you I have the exact same mower as you the cotter pin on the left side fell out and I fixed it the mower ran fine until it fell out and dropped the deck. So I replaced it and now the mower won’t start it turns over but won’t start any suggestions

[@baldeagle242]

It’s tuff to say without looking at it but the first thing I would check is the wire going to the bottom of the carburetor. It should be connected and have 12 volts when the key is on.

[@jessicawalker1824]

@@baldeagle242 it turns over but won’t fire it ran fine up until that point

[@baldeagle242]

Will it fire with a small shot of starting fluid or fuel sprayed directly into the carburetor while you’re cranking it?

[@krishonea7480]

I have a Cub cadet 20/20 when I turn my key over it will not do nothing I put a new battery in it I check all my safety switches but I still can't get no crank

[@baldeagle242]

It’s possible the starter solenoid.

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[@baldeagle242]

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