Lawnmower No Start Just Clicks Easy DIY Fix Works On Most Mowers. Battery, Solenoid or Starter?

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
  • This easy to understand video will show how to diagnose almost any lawn mower that just makes a single click and will not start. We also show how a starter solenoid works including what is inside, it's just a switch. You will learn the difference in a 3 post and a 4 post solenoid, how it works and how to test it. The easy way.
    Lawnmower No Start / won't crank Just Clicks Easy DIY Fix Works On Most Mowers. Battery, Solenoid or Starter?
    This repair works on riding mowers, zero turns, brands like.... Cub Cadet John Deere MTD AYP Husqvarna Poulan Pro Murray Troy Bilt Craftsman Honda Toro Snapper and many more.
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  • @RaleysSmallEngines
    @RaleysSmallEngines  2 года назад +12

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    • @wadedog4280
      @wadedog4280 9 месяцев назад +1

      How did the last test prove the solenoid was bad besides seeing the melted posts

    • @Doe677
      @Doe677 8 месяцев назад +1

      😂

    • @reallythough4591
      @reallythough4591 4 месяца назад

      Need a hand with z4200 time cutter. Replaced solenoid before, and it ran, though I'd occasionally need to jump the solenoid. Fuse box under seat has to be wiggled every once in a while, fuses are loose. Stopped turning over, and cable on starter started smoking. Pulled off and starter was hard to turn. Jumped it, and it got hot and only moved for a second before stopping. Replaced starter, and nothing. Wiggled fuses, nothing. Changed solenoid again, and I'm getting a buzzing sound from dual ground and blue wire on small posts of solenoid. Any ideas? Help appreciated.

    • @Mrs.T-bone
      @Mrs.T-bone 3 месяца назад

      Sounds like a short somewhere. Sometimes the fuse box will melt also check to make sure starter cable didn't melt through.

  • @andycalcutt2177
    @andycalcutt2177 6 месяцев назад +8

    I hope this comment helps and saves someone some valuable time. My Cub Cadet Zero turn (Doesn't really matter brand or type), but for the last two years has been either clicking as in this video or nothing at all when turning the switch. It would eventually crank when I ran jumper cables to it thinking the battery was weak. I assumed the solenoid was going bad but I just happened to check the wires that were on the post of the starter since they were right in front of me. They were completely loose even though looking at them they looked tight. I tightened them up on the starter post and it has been cranking every since on the first key turn. I am an old small engine mechanic from the 80s, a lot has changed from then to now, but the basics are the same. I could have kicked myself for not checking something SO simple. Maybe this helps someone in the future. Great video and info on how the solenoid switch works also. I subscribed also, thank you again.

  • @staceygill9221
    @staceygill9221 Месяц назад

    Awesome video and explanation

  • @tuwannarico
    @tuwannarico 2 года назад +76

    Thank you for taking the time to explain… You sure helped this single mom who’s dad helped her with all repairs but sadly just passed away!! Gosh Idk what I’m gonna do w/o him😢 guess utube’s gonna be my go to!!😂💪🏼

    • @RaleysSmallEngines
      @RaleysSmallEngines  2 года назад +13

      So glad we could help you out. I totally understand, I lost my dad a couple of years ago and miss him everyday. He taught me everything! Thank you for watching my friend.

    • @zep4426
      @zep4426 2 года назад +4

      Just like it’s becoming for the rest of us and I’m sorry for your loss. 42 yrs. ago for my Dad. 🥰

    • @lindahedeen2730
      @lindahedeen2730 Год назад +3

      This has helped me so much. Thanks for showing me how 64 year old woman who's hubby can't help due to stroke.

    • @RaleysSmallEngines
      @RaleysSmallEngines  Год назад +4

      I sure miss my dad also, it's no easy. He taught me so much.

    • @RaleysSmallEngines
      @RaleysSmallEngines  Год назад +3

      You are welcome, thanks for watching and commenting my friend. Praying for you and your dear husband.

  • @douggillock
    @douggillock Месяц назад

    Great job buddy now I know how to check the silo odd on my wife’s dads cub cadet thank you so much

  • @bangsteellongrangeshooting3413
    @bangsteellongrangeshooting3413 Год назад +4

    One thing I really appreciate is how you don't put down lower grade mowers. Taryl is always bashing MTD mowers, but those are what most people can afford. I have three mowers. I have an X320 John Deere, and it's done a great job. But so has the little Troy-Bilt Bronco I have... 750 hours on it, single piston Briggs... can't complain at all. :)

  • @patricklaforest644
    @patricklaforest644 7 месяцев назад +4

    Ive been watching videos for about 3 days now in hopes of finding a answer to why my zero turn just clicks but won't start. It would start with jumping the solenoid though. This is the only video ive found that breaks each and every thing down and he actually shows you how to test everything and how to fix it. If it wasnt this video it was another one of his videos, but what i needed i found in this one. Thank you for your time and effort. I read where someone said theyre dad isnt around anymore and i just want to say mine isnt either. He would of showed me how to fix it usually but now im relying on ol RUclips. Thank you sir snd keep up the good work

  • @garyhwhitlock
    @garyhwhitlock 2 года назад +16

    One of the clearest videos I've ever seen on troubleshooting an electrical problem. Thank you!

    • @RaleysSmallEngines
      @RaleysSmallEngines  2 года назад +1

      Wow, thanks!

    • @RobB-sg9wc
      @RobB-sg9wc 6 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@RaleysSmallEnginesGREAT VIDEO. Clear AND Concise DESCRIPTIONS.
      THANKS.
      Will you post one or link one about checking the Starter?

  • @sam.man.TX22
    @sam.man.TX22 10 месяцев назад

    Dang, now that I have a zero turn I’m definitely glad to have found your channel man. Great stuff

  • @beegekhaos3171
    @beegekhaos3171 Месяц назад +1

    I love being able to reference your old videos when i run into a hiccup. Merry christmas T bone and Mrs T!

  • @DanEvans-yb6wk
    @DanEvans-yb6wk 9 месяцев назад +7

    You located the solenoid for me, thank you. I didn't even know what one was, much less what it looked like. Now I can point to it and say to my wife, "Look. Right there is the solenoid." She will think I'm swell!----Seriously, I thank you because now

  • @DavidLuoto
    @DavidLuoto 10 месяцев назад

    Love the @ 1 minute Sound Effects! That's what I had, a bad battery. I didn't think it was since I just bough a new one from Lowe's but it was bad, swapped it out and if fired up. Thanks for the information and sound effect :)

    • @Mrs.T-bone
      @Mrs.T-bone 10 месяцев назад

      Glad you found the problem! Thanks for commenting.

  • @paulfernandes5039
    @paulfernandes5039 2 года назад +6

    Great help! I had the wiring wrong when I put back together and your explanation was the most thorough I have seen anywhere!

  • @BargainBinkey
    @BargainBinkey Год назад +3

    Thank you for the detailed explanation. My 2 year old loves tractors and likes to play on our LT1050. You mentioning that the solenoid was burnt out likely due to someone holding the key on immediately told me how I ended up here. Thank you for both teaching me to fix my mower AND a new rule for my son when he plays on the mower haha.

  • @bangzoom8180
    @bangzoom8180 2 месяца назад

    Best "how to" troubleshoot and replace with excellent visual and explanation. Thank you!

  • @SeansGravy
    @SeansGravy 2 года назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @leonardtartamella3791
    @leonardtartamella3791 Год назад +2

    This is the best taught video I've ever seen. Thank you so much.

  • @rhondakendrick2563
    @rhondakendrick2563 Год назад +1

    THANK U FOR THE INFOR

  • @elvispreston8954
    @elvispreston8954 Год назад +2

    One of the best instructions video I have ever seen. I had this same problem and watching this video helped me fix my problem.

  • @rodneychapman197
    @rodneychapman197 2 года назад +9

    Awesome video sir!! You went the extra mile explaining the difference between the 3 post and 4 post without making it complicated. Very nice my good man!

  • @872guest4
    @872guest4 Год назад +1

    I am so glad I had this knowlage when working on my dads old lawnmower

  • @mickgallagher6717
    @mickgallagher6717 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great easy going tutorial!! Guy's as mellow as Bob Ross on PBS chillin art show!! Thank you Sir!
    God Bless you & yours

  • @rej4166
    @rej4166 9 месяцев назад +4

    Took me forever to find a video that displayed my exact problem with my Cub cadet. Can't thank you enough

    • @RaleysSmallEngines
      @RaleysSmallEngines  9 месяцев назад

      Awesome, glad our video was helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend

  • @jasonjennings6568
    @jasonjennings6568 8 месяцев назад +2

    I don’t usually leave comments, but thanks for sharing the wisdom and enjoyed your video!

    • @RaleysSmallEngines
      @RaleysSmallEngines  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you, we appreciate you taking the time to comment.

  • @bigjoe2458
    @bigjoe2458 3 месяца назад

    Your explanations are great. I saw your Toro video also

  • @clintegbert3405
    @clintegbert3405 Год назад +2

    Thanks for explaining how to disconnect a battery, a friend of mine was working on his mower, he said he was disconnecting the battery and his wrench shorted out, he said he couldn't get ahold of wrench and the battery blew up and destroyed his mower

    • @RaleysSmallEngines
      @RaleysSmallEngines  Год назад +1

      Dang it, awful. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend.

  • @TerryAllgood-hh7bw
    @TerryAllgood-hh7bw Год назад

    My solenoid clicked because the engine was on the compression stroke when trying to start. I could manually move engine by compression stroke and it was crank fine. I replaced 220 CCA battery with a 350 CCA battery and it fixed my problem. Has started fine ever since.

  • @williamkaczmarek3996
    @williamkaczmarek3996 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for the insights into troubleshooting this tractor. I've got a LXT 1046 that has the same problem. So tomorrow, I'll be going to the hardware store to get a test light and see where my issue is. You probably saved me a bunch of money.

  • @yodagoba2671
    @yodagoba2671 Год назад +1

    very well done video. great sound quality and speech, clear and very easy to understand.

  • @walterbeaver6365
    @walterbeaver6365 Год назад +1

    Again great Instructional video. Clear and concise easy to follow. Thankyou Sir.

  • @meycoe
    @meycoe Год назад +1

    thanks!

  • @aaronduvall8174
    @aaronduvall8174 3 месяца назад

    Thank you

  • @LloydScharf
    @LloydScharf 2 месяца назад

    Tanks for sharing and especially for showing the burnt inside jumper contacts. LL&P

  • @warriorsgreatness6182
    @warriorsgreatness6182 2 года назад +2

    Thanks so much for taking the time to video and share your wisdom and expertise. Solved the mower no start issue. Really helpful for no knowledge mechanical problem solving. Best helps on RUclips. Mucho Gracias

  • @Dnrpres
    @Dnrpres Год назад +1

    Sir this was fantastic video. Didn’t cut corners and gave detailed instructions it was amazing

  • @carlosrigores2742
    @carlosrigores2742 3 месяца назад

    Good teacher

  • @williamburris3878
    @williamburris3878 Год назад +4

    You're a wonderful Teacher! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and presenting it, in such a clear and understandable manner!
    You demystify and diagnose, the most beneficial issues/problems, helping those of us that are willing to dive in, but lack your wisdom & confidence. Thank you.
    I'll get my Cub Cadet, back to cutting, in your honor! Wishing you all the best.

  • @djayyeman
    @djayyeman 5 месяцев назад +1

    You sound like my pops. Loved the video thank you. It helped alot

  • @ToddHerzog-o1w
    @ToddHerzog-o1w Год назад +1

    Very good video on how to troubleshoot the mower that won't start.

  • @socalinhouse
    @socalinhouse 2 года назад +1

    Nice break down of the solenoid Sir.

  • @jq4692
    @jq4692 Год назад +2

    Very informative, thank you sir! You are feeding my learning hunger. God bless!

  • @hamzaabdullah7727
    @hamzaabdullah7727 2 года назад +2

    Thank you, for posting this video it was clear and simple .
    I follow step by step and got started.
    We had same issue.

  • @fredrios4586
    @fredrios4586 Год назад +1

    Excellent information Sir, Very well explained, thank you!

  • @hester781
    @hester781 3 года назад +6

    One of the best explanations I’ve seen on solenoids! You make some great videos, I’m Very glad I found your channel

    • @RaleysSmallEngines
      @RaleysSmallEngines  3 года назад

      Wow, I'm honored, Thank you so much. We are happy to welcome you to our RUclips family.

  • @Joeschmo63
    @Joeschmo63 Год назад +1

    Great troubleshooting.👍👍

  • @butler386
    @butler386 Год назад +1

    Very good explanation about the solenoid also known as the goer according to my daughter. Great job as usual.

  • @adelinavillegas2210
    @adelinavillegas2210 Год назад +1

    God bless your patience! Thanks a lot

  • @Davidjb37721
    @Davidjb37721 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for your time

  • @ellisc.foleyjr9778
    @ellisc.foleyjr9778 2 года назад +1

    Great Video. tutorial. simple explanations and demonstration of how the solinoid works. thanks for sharing.

  • @richardbrady2818
    @richardbrady2818 11 месяцев назад +1

    Good work my friend, thanks

  • @mcleod55
    @mcleod55 2 года назад +2

    I wish you had my lawnmower to work on!!! Great video.

    • @RaleysSmallEngines
      @RaleysSmallEngines  2 года назад

      Thank you, glad you liked it. Bring that mower we will fix it my friend

  • @jackw3235
    @jackw3235 2 года назад +1

    Thank you very much for your help when diagnosing this problem

  • @brendanbedini5595
    @brendanbedini5595 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this video! I’m having this very problem on my very same lawn tractor…

    • @brendanbedini5595
      @brendanbedini5595 Год назад

      Do you have a video that shows how to test the starter? I have the clicking in my solenoid but I'd like to eliminate the starter from the issues. Thanks!

  • @gatokat06
    @gatokat06 2 года назад +1

    THANK YOU SIR, LEARNED SOMETHING TODAY, GOD BLESS

  • @malerics3210
    @malerics3210 2 года назад +2

    Recently came across your channel and I have to say you do a very good job of explaining things. This video is no exception. Please Please just ignore the haters and those who have nothing positive to say. Keep doing what you are doing

  • @jdprice3043
    @jdprice3043 Год назад +1

    Thank you for your help

  • @mistyeve9467
    @mistyeve9467 2 года назад +1

    Thanks and I did subscribe as I am having this issue now and needed some help so now I can start to give it a go.

  • @garylewellen4241
    @garylewellen4241 2 года назад +6

    I appreciate the information and the time you take to show how to diagnose issues. Thanks! Very good videos.

  • @williammoore2417
    @williammoore2417 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks for helping and explaining it so well

  • @rd5081
    @rd5081 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great instructive video Sir… I have this same Cub with same problem … I feel confident today to solve it … thanks .. I ll now get it done

  • @Sawdust45205
    @Sawdust45205 2 года назад +2

    Very good tutorial on a solenoid. You wonder how many good starters were replaced just because of a bad solenoid.

  • @raymondsprengelmeyer1278
    @raymondsprengelmeyer1278 2 года назад +2

    You do an excellent job of explaining how things work! Thank you for sharing!

  • @trentmozingo7176
    @trentmozingo7176 8 месяцев назад +2

    Great video! Thanks for sharing.

  • @wadewright1193
    @wadewright1193 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this in depth video this helped me so much.followed you just from this first video I watched.

  • @mjwarren3342
    @mjwarren3342 4 месяца назад +1

    Helped me a bunch, thanks..

  • @kevansmith3660
    @kevansmith3660 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for taking the time and steps to explain everything!!!

    • @RaleysSmallEngines
      @RaleysSmallEngines  8 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you liked it, thanks for watching and commenting

  • @TransplantHelper
    @TransplantHelper Год назад +1

    Very helpful

  • @joecunder7846
    @joecunder7846 Год назад +1

    Great video, well explained, ty from NJ

  • @richardsoule278
    @richardsoule278 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, Thanks..

    • @richardsoule278
      @richardsoule278 6 месяцев назад

      Ponder me this cub cadet lt 1042 wants to start at 1st key switch position, replaced solenoid no help, replaced key switch and PTO switch and relay no help.. Help any ideas why try to start early?

  • @EricRobertson-ju4uk
    @EricRobertson-ju4uk 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video your explanation so clear you take your time you communicate very well. Thank you.

  • @stevenseuffert9762
    @stevenseuffert9762 9 месяцев назад

    Great demonstration T-Bone

  • @Enjoy_Life1971
    @Enjoy_Life1971 7 месяцев назад +1

    Video might be 2 yrs old but it may just helped me. My cub is doing this exact thing. I replaced an old (2012) battery and didn’t get it to start so I ordered a solenoid and spark plugs. Hoping this works. With the mower out of commission I had to push mow and it took me 3 days to mow an acre. I’m no mechanic and don’t know anyone to help me so this video was helpful.

    • @RaleysSmallEngines
      @RaleysSmallEngines  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you. Check out our other videos, we have another newer Just Clicks video. Hope it helps

  • @alicejemison3169
    @alicejemison3169 Год назад +1

    This is The Best Video!!!!

  • @jessslader1455
    @jessslader1455 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you, this was excellent and very educational!

  • @jaypeerobot3745
    @jaypeerobot3745 2 года назад +1

    I had this same problem on my 2006 Yardworks riding mower. Up until this video, I never knew how to test a solenoid. Thanx for that demo. So I was jumping from battery to starter to get it running. Turns out it was the inside nut on the starter stud where your positive connects. I was cleaning connections this spring when I realized what the problem was. 1/4 turn is all it needed. It started up right after I got everything put back together.

  • @gregvanderhorn8394
    @gregvanderhorn8394 Год назад +1

    Great video ! Thanks. And your accent makes it more like "folksy" wisdom

  • @Maximus43968
    @Maximus43968 Год назад +1

    Great video!

  • @doesleapfarm
    @doesleapfarm 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great video. Thank you!

  • @MikeOrazzi
    @MikeOrazzi Год назад +1

    I have a solenoid driving me crazy in the John Deere 4600. It keeps on getting gummed up, so in order to start it, I have to remove it, plunge it a few times, put it back in and it starts. It's a new one too, the last time I replaced it, I made it 5 years before problems started.

    • @RaleysSmallEngines
      @RaleysSmallEngines  Год назад +1

      A carburetor solenoid or starter solenoid? If a carburetor solenoid just cut the plunge tip off. Idle down for a minute before shutting engine off. No, it will not cause a fuel leak issue.

    • @MikeOrazzi
      @MikeOrazzi Год назад

      Starter. I have crank, no start. @@RaleysSmallEngines

  • @iflysw1
    @iflysw1 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing !

  • @staconcrete2140
    @staconcrete2140 2 года назад +1

    Great video my friend

  • @ssw357
    @ssw357 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the help. Exactly what my problem was.

  • @richardsoule278
    @richardsoule278 6 месяцев назад

    hey left new message, thnks ,never had one start too early.

  • @philmoore71
    @philmoore71 5 месяцев назад

    tks Raley... from Estonia

  • @karthikramas
    @karthikramas 2 года назад +1

    Thank you So much, I was able to replace the solenoid switch myself with your video. Cussing cub cadet during the whole time for putting that in the odd spot. what a pain! I tried to put that outside unfortunately the wire were not long enough to come out. Appreciate your video very much, Keep them coming!

  • @dnrsmallenginerepair
    @dnrsmallenginerepair 8 месяцев назад +1

    Good job T-bone you are very talented

  • @Marine-72
    @Marine-72 Год назад +1

    Excellent video A++

  • @JuNe_617
    @JuNe_617 9 месяцев назад +1

    I appreciate the explanation…

  • @CSHayes
    @CSHayes 2 года назад +1

    Love your channel. Simple instructions and explanations.

  • @vernoncollett
    @vernoncollett 7 месяцев назад

    Nice Video Dude Ty For The Tip

  • @mikewilson4252
    @mikewilson4252 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks. Showed me exactly what i needed to know.

  • @josephkohlman6348
    @josephkohlman6348 Год назад +1

    Very Goodm Thank You

  • @hookahb8299
    @hookahb8299 2 года назад +1

    Good video brother, thanks..

  • @jaybailey8044
    @jaybailey8044 7 месяцев назад

    Big help for me thank you so much.

  • @gravelyman
    @gravelyman 3 года назад +1

    Great explanation on how the solenoid works. I hope you and Mrs T-Bone are doing well 🔧👍

    • @RaleysSmallEngines
      @RaleysSmallEngines  3 года назад +1

      Thank you! Hope you and your family are well and staying warm.

  • @williamjackson4436
    @williamjackson4436 2 года назад +1

    Good video, but if you would just show the wire hookup on the switch for a 4 post. I have recommended this video but homeowners want to see the wiring all connected before this is installed. It is well explained but for someone who wants to work on their own a picture of the 4 post totally wired would help them. I have shown a few customers and I always tell them to watch your video's but some just need to see the switch wiring all finished before it is installed. I have drawn some a diagram but just a pic of it would be so easy. Thanks man, you know your stuff, I watch your video's when I get stuck on something!

  • @trent8584
    @trent8584 3 года назад +1

    Excellent job on solenoid function!

  • @rogermcdonald1607
    @rogermcdonald1607 3 года назад +3

    Nice description on the 2 different solenoids T - Bone. Those engineers stayed up late to determine where to put that solenoid that wouldnt make sense to anybody! There next choice was inside the headlight assembly. Lol. 🚜👍🇺🇸Roger

    • @RaleysSmallEngines
      @RaleysSmallEngines  3 года назад +1

      🤣 🤣 yep in the headlight. Dang that's funny. Thanks so much brother

  • @croquest8749
    @croquest8749 2 года назад +1

    Subscribed. You my friend are a very good teacher

  • @globaleffect1969
    @globaleffect1969 Год назад +1

    Good video. Thanks.