Toro zero turn mower solenoid trouble shoot and replace!

[@OmarMartinez-qp2mm]

Just finished replacing the solenoid on my toro. Works like a charm! Thanks for sharing your video Helped me a ton!

[@kbltexmex]

Glad it helped

[@SeanCotton]

My lawn mower would not start . After watching this video, I ordered and installed the solenoid. The only issue I had was getting a plastic cap off of the top of the original solenoid was a little challenging, but I got it off. You saved me a lot of headache and frustration!! Thank You so much!!

[@mattsara2802]

I love how you made it work even when it wasn't exactly the same. You are right about keeping all nuts and bolts and washers.

[@jennibyrd7908]

Omg I am so thankful for you. Single woman juat fixed her mower because of your video!

[@cherylwillard8612]

Thank you so much for the detail! I found so many videos that JUST showed one part or the other - not tracing each part of the process.

[@douglasdowling4773]

Buddy you just saved me a headache LOL ! Thanks ! Can't wait till daylight to get working on mine . You made it look easy . I've got one just like yours . You helped me out a lot . Thank you sir .

[@Caricaturesforlife]

Man, I thank God for you making this video, it solved my problem. Now I don't feel defeated!

[@peteaiello1784]

Great straight forward common sense. 💪 Fixed it with testing just like you said!

[@jasonlamontagne5035]

Thank you for the direct and no nonsense instructions! We'll done.

[@erikatorres7750]

Thank you for helping! I fix my Toro by myself thanks to you

[@kbltexmex]

Glad I could help

[@randyshreds]

Thanks for making this video! I had run through a field after doing the yard with a lot of brush in it and had a bunch of brush wrapped up throughout the mower when I finished... So, I pulled the brush out and rinsed off the mower. Trying to start it up to put it away and nothing. My first thought was I got the switch wet. But, that thing has sat in the rain before and not had an issue. The first part of your video was what solved my problem. I started checking connections. The brush from the field did a number on my connections. I feel stupid and relieved at the same time! Thank you!!!

[@kbltexmex]

I’m glad it worked out for you thanks for watching

[@joseleonzo1885]

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[@timothyurbanski3011]

Good video buddy. I figured this was my problem you just helped me confirm. Your video was the right amount of explanation. Some of these guys put videos out and just love,love,love to talk. What I like to do before I remove any wires is to take a few clear photos that I can refer back to to ensure proper replacement of color wiring. GOOD JOB Sir!

[@hickerbilly138]

I got really confused at 5:10 my celenoid isn’t sparking battery good so is it the celenoid or starter

[@randaloopy]

Excellent instructional video. Exactly my issue. solenoid ordered.

[@RMCARRSR]

Excellent Video; Extremely Resourceful in diagnosis of my Mower !!!

[@AnnesreborndollsandfunW]

Hey there ! New battlers? I need to cut my grass to but I have no ride . Just can’t aford one . Have a good week. Good to see your all safe

[@michaelspliedt852]

Was able to mow my lawn yesterday before a party because of you. You saved me. Thank you! Solenoid on order and will fix shortly. Well made video. Love the mustache. haha

[@jamessommer6077]

Hello, Your guidance was very good as you slowly go step by step in this process which I find more informative than other videos,I have a Toro zero turn and now I know what I will do to hopefully test my solenoid if that's the problem thanks... And it was!.

[@mcsmith7606]

This man learned by doing and not theory. His test on solenoid was meaningless because all he did was by pass the solenoid. If the solenoid was good and the control arm switches were bad or if the PTO switch was bad a new solenoid wouldn't fix it. To test the solenoid you apply power to pole that receives the lead from the starter switch. When you disconnect a battery you disconnect the ground first, When you connect the battery you do the ground last

[@jamessommer6077]

@@mcsmith7606,it was a helpful video.

[@zcpoling]

You're a lifesaver! It ended up being both the starter and the solenoid for me 😂

[@kbltexmex]

Glad it worked out for you

[@Ura-Onosato]

Thank you for posting this "excellent" video....great job....thanks for sharing!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👏👌

[@Canaan16]

Thanks Sr. I just replaced the solenoid to my zer turn and it worked.

[@kbltexmex]

Glad to hear that, thanks for watching

[@joedrenik7760]

Excellent instructional video. Thank you!

[@ketchumhouse]

Your video was extremely helpful, thank you!

[@nevatoolate]

You made my day much easier, and much appreciation!!

[@juantlopez4941]

God bless you brother good video

[@kbltexmex]

I appreciate it

[@cliffbud2360]

This sis weekly recurring problem for me .Do you know how to bypass the solenoid. ? Thanks Cliff

[@chichomaddness]

This was a great video and I’m glad you made it. I think the only way to make this better is if I was the main star in the video lol.

[@황제농원]

Thank you for the video. I'll visit you again next time.🍀

[@Badboyzfitness]

Thanks for the video you helped me fix my toro💪🏾👍🏽🙏🏽

[@PhilCorley316]

Thank you for the video. You solved my problem!

[@kbltexmex]

Thanks for watching

[@justinkarcher5053]

Great video. Fixing mine tomorrow!

[@RidgeLife]

Great job! Love a job well done especially when done at home!

[@kenLmoody]

Good video,. Question for you to start it, did you disable the seat shut-off ?

[@martinebrown134]

Hi there. This is very helpful. My SS5000 has something weird. I use the mower. After using it a while the engine shut off but the starter stayed on. Then it would not turn off even when key in off position and taken out. I am not sure if it would be the solenoid or the ignition switch. Any suggestions?

[@kbltexmex]

I would bet ignition switch

[@familiaflores8485]

thank you so much!! your video is a blessing!

[@carlmiller8900]

Great job, easy to understand, Thank You.

[@seedsandarrowsfrontier9224]

Nice job!! I always feel a great sense of accomplishment just being able to identify the problem!

[@kbltexmex]

Thank you

[@austinkrohn3798]

I'm confused when you said if it's working nothing will happen besides sparks. Does that mean the starter itself is bad then? Correct me if I'm wrong but with the key on and the gap closed aren't you sending power to the starter either way? Causing it to turn unless faulty?

[@kbltexmex]

You are correct, I miss spoke.

[@austinkrohn3798]

@kbltexmex happens! This video reaally helped me alot with my 30 year old dixon zero turn I was having the same problem with. I would have never solved my problem without your input as I am a total noobie to working on mowers in general. Subscribed to the channel. Thank you for getting back to me!

[@vermontmike9800]

When you used your screwdriver to test the solenoid connection, did you have to crank the key or did touching the two do it? I ask because there wools be no way for me to test otherwise if I’m not sitting on the seats safety switch.

[@kbltexmex]

Just turned key to the on position

[@renerodriguez4114]

Thanks for the video, it saved me some money.

[@MrLozano212]

What is the black box next to the solenoid? Could that be a problem for it not to crank? My mower sounds like it wants to crank but it just clicks a lot. I tried to bypass it with the screwdriver but I just hear it clicking a lot in the box.

[@tiffanyloud785]

What size nut did you need since the old ones didnt fit?

[@josetapaia3945]

Nice video. Thank you for sharing it.

[@kbltexmex]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesbailey7785]

Bear with me a moment; You turned key to the on position- jumping the posts should start engine. The shorter posts should be key turn to start which engages top posts. On mine more times than not it Hard click clicks and cycling the key a dozen times she fires up and runs fine till next time which it might start up the first time. My seat shows a weak ground, and machine will start with seat up, the solenoid shows good power from battery, both smaller posts show strong ground. Yet she will start up. Thoughts?

[@Killedby-Monty]

So I could turn it on using a screw driver but just to turn on once I will have to replace the solenoid then thanks

[@darnayspencer7617]

Do you have videos replacing the starter or safety switches?

[@kbltexmex]

Sorry I do not

[@WolfKnifeLaserTorch8]

Hey man thanks for making this video. I have a smiliar issue for my Toro SW 500 (Timecutter). I'm not the first owner but it will turn but not crank and I put a new battery in it today. Yesterday I got it to start twice and mowed a little. But it seems like dumb luck when it does. I did that solenoid test and just had a small volcano of sparks but no start. Everything was tight. You have any idea what else it might could be? I'd appreciate any insight I'd you have the time.

[@kbltexmex]

Did it turn over the engine at all when you checked the solenoid? If so I would check fuel system next, fuel filter, hoses, fuel pump

[@andrewgraves6778]

The same thing happened to me..everything tight, battery fully charged, checked the solenoid like you did and it only sparked..engine did not act like it was trying to start at all..any ideas?

[@WolfKnifeLaserTorch8]

@@andrewgraves6778 for me it was more the placement of the foot pedal once my battery was fully charged.

[@kbltexmex]

Maybe starter, try jumping the starter direct to see if it starts

[@andrewgraves6778]

I actually just bought a new battery for it..did a little research and the cca195 battery that came stock with it was pretty underpowered..I ended up getting a new battery for it with cca340 and it’s started right up every time so far..I guess we will see if that continues to be the case 🤞

[@danielstaiger2135]

So I was getting the click noise yesterday, but if I messed with the key I could find a sweet spot that would start up the mower, but as soon as I tried to engage the arms the engine would start cutting out. Same would happen if I engaged the PTO

[@kbltexmex]

Check fuel filter and fuel system sounds like it’s being starved of fuel. It lets enough pass to start but not enough to function

[@bearsneak37]

awesome. thanks for sharing

[@chenchomartinez6933]

Me pasa lo mismo pero al girar la llave quema un fusible, ya llevo como 20 fusibles quemados, y este video es algo que puede ser el problema de mi zero turn

[@jamessmith9154]

Great video

[@TheDEATECH]

Thank you very much Sir!

[@dicdollars1911]

Thanks man. This really helped

[@Lifewithtwill]

Question my mower sparked the hydros and engine started turning when I did the screwdriver thing but never came on is it still the solenoid you think?

[@kbltexmex]

It’s possible and cheap enough. I would start there but sounds like it maybe in conjunction with another problem too

[@Lifewithtwill]

@@kbltexmex ok thank you will let you know how it goes

[@Lifewithtwill]

Got it changed out still won’t crank 🤦🏾‍♂️! I got a feeling it’s something easy in my face I’m missing going to mess with it tomorrow some more if I can’t get it then to the shop it goes

[@kbltexmex]

Sorry to here that. Is it turning over but just won’t start? If this is the case try starter fluid in the air intake or some sort of combustible to see if that helps.

[@Lifewithtwill]

@@kbltexmex ok yeah when I turn the key I get the click that’s all won’t turn over until I did the screwdriver thing

[@stopcensoringmyfreespeech3280]

I am pretty sure that is whats wrong with mine. I might just clean my nuts and terminals with a wire brush and it will make contact. Sometimes you can hit the solenoid with a hammer and it will start working. Thanks for the video.

[@shartne]

up date it was the ignition switch terminals. we unplugged them and plugged them back in it worked. Started bust off everytime.

[@kbltexmex]

@shartne good deal

[@dennisg11348]

Good Job! Thank you

[@DurhamHumor]

Will you help an old veteran? Bought Titan Model # 75302 406712152 last year. From day one, when I started it, it missed a little then ran OK. It died. It will start back up & run for 4 second then run so badly you know it will dye. When I operate the coke, it makes no difference. It smokes white/blue fumes as if it is getting to much gas. What should I check 1st ? Your help will be greatly appreciated.

[@garythomas3779]

Thank you... video was done.

[@817mario]

hey man have you ever worked on a fx801v? was working fine and then just wont start anymore??

[@kbltexmex]

Start with the small things first, check engine oil level sometimes they have low oil switches to prevent damaging engine. Check spark plugs they can work loose. Check fuel valve is open. Check battery. If all is good spray some starter fluid into intake and try starting

[@817mario]

@@kbltexmex I had literally just replaced the oil that day. It just clicks when I turn key now. You think maybe starter ?

[@kbltexmex]

Could be, I would try jumping it straight to the starter and see if it starts. If not good possibility it’s the starter

[@817mario]

@@kbltexmex I jumped the battery man and it turned right on but for some reason after I turn off it will do the same thing. Battery voltage doesn’t drip tho so I dont know what’s going on. But If I jump it again starts right up

[@jonaswcox]

So helpful, thanks!!!!!!

[@terik1212]

How did you start the mower with the seat up?

[@ronknight9974]

The seat switch is only for the pto on/off

[@quyennguyen7517]

How did you know it is not the safety switches? The tech from Toro said it could be the safety switches.

[@kbltexmex]

I tested the solenoid to verify!

[@LadyStrzygaDiscoversThePast]

Great job! Support and best regards from Poland :)

[@austinholenchick]

So my starter solenoid sparks but will not turn the zero turn on. it does crank though. Any ideas?

[@kbltexmex]

If you haven’t started it in a while and it’s turning over but won’t start make sure you choke is is half throttle. Open the intake and remove the filter then spray in some starter fluid and try starting.

[@buckybritt3610]

How did he manage to get that lawn mower to start with the seat in emergency stop position emergency stop position. He should show that also, knowing he had to disconnect the seat switch. Just a thought

[@michaelmccrimmon]

That was a great video!

[@saphirediamondspearlzsdpje3127]

Thank you💪❤

[@barryoverson4936]

Try holding the micro switches down then let them pop up hard like a car door lite switch fixed mine

[@Mele1983]

Gracias amigo

[@truleyblessed7406]

Awesome

[@mbaine2]

That is a bad ass mustache.

[@fortrep1]

Thank you, my freaking wire had came off

[@mdunbar6187]

why didn't you disconnect neg to the battery?

[@dispatchcenter5515]

As long as you disconnect either the positive or the negative you are okay. Usually people disconnect the negative first to prevent arcing. But as long as you pay attention to what you're doing you don't have to worry about it.

[@Killedby-Monty]

@@dispatchcenter5515 if I just do it with a screw driver like the guy did in the video without disconnecting any positive or negative will I get shocked even tho I have a insulated screw driver ?

[@kbltexmex]

@@Killedby-Monty no you will not get shocked

[@troublemaker54]

Can anybody tell me what’s that black box piece next to the solenoid? Mine won’t stop whining making noise even when off and my mower won’t start

[@jbarrett207]

THAT DIDN'T SOUND TOO GOOD ON INITIAL START UP. SOUNDED LIKE LIKE A SLIGHTLY LOW BATTERY TO ME

[@dustinboyer3011]

Were can I buy one

[@kbltexmex]

I bought mine at tractor supply but any local small place with small engine parts will carry them

[@dispatchcenter5515]

Napa sells the correct solenoid for $15.50 and it comes with nuts. Part #SME 7018601

[@nelsonmoreno3074]

Where are you located

[@kbltexmex]

Southeast Texas

[@yorttube]

What if it just sparks but does not start?

[@kennethreed4478]

So if it's not the solenoid switch what is it

[@kbltexmex]

Assuming that you already tested and ruled out the batter, I would test the starter. Hook up some jumper cables black to the battery black and red directly to the starter. Starter should try to turn over the engine.

[@snakemadness4553]

Bingo lol thanks big dog .

[@richardhughes3254]

Crossed over the solenoid mower turns over still does not crank the key switch does not work what is going on with my mower

[@kbltexmex]

Try starter fluid in the intake then crank see if it will fire up

[@richardhughes3254]

Did the starter fluid still did not crank

[@kbltexmex]

Check the battery if you haven’t already it may be worn down and not have enough juice to start the mower.

[@richardhughes3254]

Fully charged the motor turns over like it wonts to crank but wont fire off and run

[@kbltexmex]

Make sure the unit is in park and that the key is in the on position. May have to disconnect the safety feature under the seat if you have it lifted up while working on it.

[@ScottDaven]

Using a Wing nut to attach the Ground strap to the Battery??? Dunno if I want to watch the rest of this or not...

[@kbltexmex]

Makes for easy disconnect when working on the machine. Has a lock washer to help keep it on during operation

[@Thomas-hw3pb]

how much are they ????????

[@kbltexmex]

It ran me about 10 bucks

[@allanfarr]

My bolt or nut would fall into mower or under mower and I spend an hour trying to find it. It’s ok I’m used to shit not working for me.

[@kowboylookin4love]

Did everything you did... came down to a 97 cent fuse. After spending over 50 bucks

[@kbltexmex]

That sucks!!!

[@АннаВолкова-ъ4э]

we've had this about a month now and there are no complaints. kzbin.infoUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend some of the decals are a little crooked; i guess the decal guy was having an off day. it came on a crate and took about 30 minutes to assemble, then about another 30 to install the bagger. it works great and i cannot foresee any big problems coming up. it is a sturdy, usa built product. update: the belt-drive clutch is still grabby, but i guess that is the nature of the device. as the literature advises be very careful on slopes or uneven surfaces-it can be very tippy.

[@daviddrain421]

I replaced the solenoid and mine still don't start, I hear a loud noise that sounds like it's coming from the starter, the starter is good because I jumped from the battery to the starter and it turned over, so now I'm puzzled does anybody have any ideas?

[@kbltexmex]

It may be a bad ignition switch, check the wires make sure there isn’t anything loose. If nothing is loose the ignition switch may be bad.

[@daviddrain421]

@@kbltexmex I already replaced the ignition switch because when I went to pull the plug off and check it it fell apart and broke, the fuses at the switch are good I did a continuity check on them, I'm still looking but I think it might be something with a ground wire.

[@kbltexmex]

Also make sure the wires didn’t get crossed on the solenoid. I know initially I crossed my secondary wires and would get nothing when engaging ignition.

[@rueplay]

Mine still didn’t start. I even bought a new battery.

[@blackhouse7646]

What happened if it doesnt click

[@kbltexmex]

If it doesn’t click, it could still be the solenoid, try jumping the solenoid with a screwdriver. If nothing happens check the batter and cables. Then have your starter checked.

[@blackhouse7646]

@@kbltexmex thanks, should i check the key switch too?

[@kbltexmex]

If all else fails yes the ignition switch would be the next thing

[@jz8179]

I'm guessing my solenoid is good cause my lawn mower is still making a clicking noise

[@kbltexmex]

Yes sounds like it, check your starter next. If you pull it off a local auto parts store can test it.

[@3ngi_n33r]

So what if the solenoid is good and it doesn’t crank, just clicks when you turn the key. Bad starter maybe?

[@kbltexmex]

Then try putting power directly to the starter and see if it turns over

[@kbltexmex]

If nothing happens then get your starter check at a local auto store they can tell you if it’s good or bad.

[@kbltexmex]

If starter checks out good it could be your ignition is bad or a loose wire from the ignition to the solenoid

[@3ngi_n33r]

@@kbltexmex thank you 👍

[@southernstyle8636]

I change my solenoid and mine still didn’t start

[@kbltexmex]

Sorry to here that, next line of business will be to check you battery make sure it is holding charge, then check the wires sometimes they get crossed, then next would be to check the starter.

[@michealguesshe9655]

Same problem i put a new battery new solinoid and new ignition still only clicks but i can bypass solinoid and starts right up

[@sherrischneider2794]

You need to go get the right solenoid. Your fittings are all wrong

[@royj9241]

When I touch both with screwdriver it doesn't do anything

[@kbltexmex]

Make sure the key is in the on position, if still nothing I would check your battery and wires.

[@bergsy]

hey pal i cant help but notice you literally have the wrong part and forced the connections breaking the metal crimp in the process... my twitch viewers will be hearing about this. (i left a dislike) please use the correct size parts in the future.

[@kbltexmex]

Thank you!

[@darrin831]

Excellent instructional video!