Zero Turn Mower No Start Easy Fix

I show how I troubleshooted a 2016 Dixie Chopper zero turn mower with a no start problem.
Bad PTO switch was the culprit.

[@greghercher2068]

This was a perfect example of how to chase down a PTO switch causing the problem. You did forget to mention that there are safety switches for the control levers as well but this is a great video breakdown all the same. Thanks for taking the time!

[@Eclipse_Dragons22]

My man . I just spent an hour banging my head against a wall.watched this , running in 60 seconds . Pto lost connection . Disconnected , put back on. Good to go . God bless you American

[@michaelhunter1796]

Nice job explaining...how to look at the electrical schematic...how to generally use a multimeter...how to systematically approach an electrical troubleshooting scenario.

[@abdullaalnamy8422]

I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. kzbin.infoUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.

[@RoccoDemonikDeLuca]

Had no clue a PTO switch could do that. I'm over here with my Cub Cadet with no wiring schematic until tonight. I looked through it and saw the connections, did a search, your video popped up and confirmed my no crank possibility. I've wasted about 16 dollars, on an ignition switch and relay. I know it's rookie as hell to just start throwing parts at it but, I couldn't find a schematic until just now. Thanks for the confirmation. Gonna go try it. Update- just tried testing it and it's confirmed. Jumper allowed the circuit to work. No voltage on exit off the switch. Thank you for the video. Between this and the schematic, I finally found my problem

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[@michaelwalker2091]

Great job explaining everything. Sure helped me!

[@chuckgilbert2035]

This will help a lot of people. Just like to add you can clip your negative lead to the battery, get a reading of battery voltage like you did then go to the fuses and get a reading of voltage on both sides of the fuse so you do not have to depend on ohms that may show continuity but not carry current. Move down the diagram testing each contact switch as long as you do not have a drop of 1.5 volts then it will carry enough current to work properly.

[@rppowers591]

This saved me time and money. Huge help!!!! Thank you so much!!

[@togodbetheglory9725]

Thanks to your video I fixed my new chopper...it was under warranty but the dealer couldn't find the problem.

[@peskycitizen66]

Thank you for the knowledge my friend I'm going to give it a try tomorrow

[@poormanmotors2000]

Thank you for your video it was u answered ever question I had.a save me some funds thanks

[@greggaddie3139]

Thank you for your by video. I would have never found that fuse. Saved me an

[@Kevin-hl9vo]

Thanks for the information bud!

[@daveramsay8115]

Very helpful Thank you!!

[@cuttinup7777]

Very helpful thank u sir!

[@tommydesha6951]

Thanks alot very helpful ...

[@rchopp]

Nice fix, the inquisitive mind in me would have taken that switch apart just to see how it failed, it seems like the switches built today are so flimsy they just don't last. Happy Mowing we are still shoveling snow but hopefully it will end soon.

[@homesteadprepper]

The switch looks like very cheap construction but, my local mower place wants $29 for it!I hope you get to shovel some sunshine soon bro.

[@1724nine]

Great video!

[@stevenlapham5254]

Tank You for teaching

[@lawabidingcitizen7920]

Good, no nonsense video. Thanks. My dad just gave me a Troy Bilt zero turn with a Kholer engine and said it won’t turn over you can have it. Should be able to have it running in no time now/ thanks again buddy!

[@RealAmerica1776]

Hey John, was that the issue on your Troy bilt zero turn causing it not to start? A buddy of mine said their Troy bilt zero turn won’t start and wanted me to take a look at it tomorrow but I haven’t found many electrical troubleshooting videos on Troy Bilt zero turn mowers

[@Indigenous267]

New plugs New ignition ... all my Gravely has done this year is turn over and over. Wont fire. Gonna give this a shot.

[@dadswithshields3352]

Dang man you just saved my rear lol

[@paulcarpenter7429]

Thank you. Bad pto switch. If u rotated switch it would sometimes work and sometimes not.

[@ALEx-ex5qb]

Should have noted what was happening when it didn't start. Was it cranking, did it do nothing, etc?

[@dkoch1271]

Thanks 🙏

[@Shaft-Industries]

I have a Dixon 2750 ZTR and replaced a relay and an ignition switch. It started once but after that no dice. Had to disconnect the start wire from the solenoid and jump it with a screwdriver. I will have to check that one our. Thanks.

[@BIGALTX]

Been thinking about getting a ZT. You like your Dixie?

[@homesteadprepper]

I absolutely loved it until this switch went bad, lol. Actually, it is an excellent mower and has worked flawlessly for the past 21 months. I would recommend one. I can't say the same about my Toro 48" Z master.

[@thenomadrhodes]

I have a raptor and i'm having tons of problems with these stupid safety switches. I've had enough of it, and am by passing all of them.

[@nickgreer9771]

The only video out there where he tells to check fuses ...nice job!

[@angelisone]

My Toro Z4220 ran fine for about 15 minutes. And then just die out. Have full gas. Battery is less than 10 months and tested with DVM to be 12.6VDC. Turned On heard only a click & click. What do you think the problem (s) would be? Ran fine all those other days.

[@traviesoj18]

angelisone try pto switch

[@MrXcc4u]

couldn't you just have moved the blue wire to #8 and the light blue to #7 and leave #4 and #6 empty and saved a trip to the parts store and the cost of the new switch?

[@terrysmith7454]

what to check if you put a jumper on the starter and ground and it still want start will crank but want start

[@archersfriend]

I disable all Seat Safeties. The attorneys don't have to work on anything. Chasing down the Safety Sally Features can take all day.

[@homesteadprepper]

My neighbor has done the same to all of his new mowers. I just can't risk the liability.

[@sa-iw4dr]

No joke I know a woman co-worker friend of a friend, found her husband all chopped up from the mower needless to say he died, I'm not sure of details because I couldn't ask, she didn't want to discuss the matter! Horrifying and Sad. I've had my mower slip and go down hill scaring the crap out of me. I don't depend on those safeties nor would I disengage!

[@at89able]

Sir did you still able too turn motor over with switch bad or there was nothing? No power at all?

[@homesteadprepper]

I was not able to turn the mower over at all until I jumpered the PTO switch.

[@victorybase5847]

homesteadprepper I have a dead toro time cutter & need to disable the seat safety so that I can work on it. Can u explain how u disable it w a piece of wire?

[@brandonmefford4619]

Bend wire in a U shape and push it into the 2 terminals.

[@robertbowen1202]

Where did you find a wiring schematic for this at.

[@jamesnagy3254]

On a dixie if you dont let it warm up properly 3 to 5 minutes will that cause brake release to shut down mower,?

[@jamesnagy3254]

Text me at 409 7675431 only issue im having, i think my impatience not waiting is the problem, going to try that tomorrow waiting at half throttle 3 to 5 minutes to warm up, see if brake release doesnt shut down. Thanks for any advice someone could help me. Brand new unit

[@doughboy1966]

Huge common issue with those PTO switches.

[@homesteadprepper]

Thanks. This switch looks cheap but, the mower place wants $29 for it.

[@lalozichlids3245]

What were the symptoms? Currently going through the same thing with my hustler raptor 52 inch. It will not crank, but I know the battery is good and I also know the the ignition switch is good because I just bought a new one, so I guess my questions is when your tried to start your mower it just wouldn’t crank?

[@homesteadprepper]

Yep, no crank.

[@lalozichlids3245]

@@homesteadprepper I have another hustler zero turn and I checked the PTO switch right after watching your video and that it’s not it, because my other zero turn started with it, I haven’t tested the fuses like you suggested, do you think that might be the problem instead?

[@homesteadprepper]

@@lalozichlids3245 It could be fuses, solenoid relay, starter, bad battery or maybe it even could be something simple like corroded battery terminals?

[@lalozichlids3245]

@@homesteadprepper can you clean corroded battery terminals or you have to buy some new ones?

[@craiglsu72]

I have a Hustler with the same problem but changed the PTO today and still nothing!

[@erichepperle5902]

#zeroTurn #PTOSwitch

[@ericcharlton311]

Learn the difference between crank (engine turnover) and start (run) and your explanation will be much easier for viewers to comprehend. Enjoyed the video-nice explanation of tracing wires via schematic diagram.

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

I think this might be exactly what is going on with mine.. after watching a bunch of vids. I'm thinking this is it. Everyone else has a different problem. But I think mine has this issue

[@milusoscualquierascz265]

Hello! I have one of them that it won't engage the blades. Already replaced switch for the blades and checked all the sensors but no luck yet. Any suggestions?

[@homesteadprepper]

Check the wires that go to the pto and see if they are broken. See if you have @12 volts going to the pto.

[@milusoscualquierascz265]

@@homesteadprepper I will do that. What if I don't have 12v good to the wires?

[@homesteadprepper]

@@milusoscualquierascz265 You will then have to trace the wires back to the battery to find where you are loosing your positive, negative or both. A schematic might be a great help.

[@milusoscualquierascz265]

@@homesteadprepper ok thank you so much for your time.

[@davidm1a2]

I think I laughed to hard when you said mow the kids down.lol

[@homesteadprepper]

LOL! It is hard to believe but, some idiots will bypass these safety devices permanently and risk their families lives!

[@_sinisterglance_3386]

What was the zero turn doing? Just turning over and not catching to run? I've got a 15' Toro ZX4800 zero turn that just spins. Trying to figure this out cause it just sits with 11 hours on the meter.

[@1079noel]

_Sinister Transport_ I’m in the same situation

[@brandonmefford4619]

Your starter is probably unassembled. 2nd generation have a problem with the nut coming loose on the top of the starter. It will spin the shaft and not the gear. Hope that helps.

[@marshallcrawford8649]

Controls on 25 hp Mercury outboard motor

[@1anthonybrowning]

If you don’t know how to disengage the hydros, get someone to show you. It makes it much easier to push/pull when a zero turn won’t start.

[@homesteadprepper]

Very true and trying to push or pull this mower can potentially damage the variable piston pumps.

[@1anthonybrowning]

homesteadprepper Correct. Also, when pulling never pull faster than a walk.

[@randybeard6040]

Unless you have to Cut on Bad Hills, that Seat Safety Switch is a Hinderance to me--I always Disable it....

[@tpep1693]

If anyone watching this doesn't know how to check a fuse, they need to take it to the shop.

[@homesteadprepper]

I remember a time back when I didn't know how to check a fuse until someone showed me.

[@kennypayton8833]

They'll never learn nothing like that!

[@jimstone5276]

I have a toro time cutter 5000 that when I turn the key to start position the little module on the bottom of the fuel bowl just clicks now I bypassed the brake module thinking this was the problem and this thing will not crank or anything anyone else had this problem and if so how did u fix the problem

[@michaelramsey3986]

I have a 1991 Dixie chopper, 60 inch, it runs for a short while, then dies like it ran out of gas, wont go more than 3 minutes

[@homesteadprepper]

I would start by replacing the fuel filter. I don't know if ithat one has a fuel pump but, I would check that as well.

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Ok.. it camera person is frustrating as hell

[@5845623]

Why make a video in the dark

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