WheelHorseC101 0 #1 Posted April 5, 2021 So I mowed my front yard this morning and it started fine and I mowed for 15 minutes then I parked it for about a hour and I went to crank the key over and nothing. I can hear my fuel pump running but it won’t do nothing when I I turn the key Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,558 #2 Posted April 5, 2021 PTO lever all the way off? Don't ask why I’d ask... 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,739 #3 Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) Hate to ask...is PTO disengaged... Has happened to most of us at one time or another. Run a jumper battery + to starter Jim types faster Edited April 5, 2021 by pfrederi 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorseC101 0 #4 Posted April 5, 2021 Yes it’s disengaged. I’ll try that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorseC101 0 #5 Posted April 5, 2021 It works that way but won’t start. I think the starter is going out on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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WheelHorseC101 0 #7 Posted April 5, 2021 Like when I turn the key it isn’t doing anything. I tested the battery with a multi meter and is around 12 volts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,229 #8 Posted April 5, 2021 2 hours ago, WheelHorseC101 said: I think the starter is going out on it Before you go out buying the expensive components do some basic upkeep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,004 #9 Posted April 5, 2021 You sure the PTO lever is off? My 14-8 plays games with me sometimes - the PTO lever is all the way back, but the safety switch is not made. Cycling the lever usually 'fixes' the issue. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,042 #10 Posted April 6, 2021 The starter is working from your video, something don't sound right to me. Is the motor turning over? Did you check fuses? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,042 #11 Posted April 6, 2021 I looked at the video again, the starter is working properly, from what I hear the motor is not turning over. You may have stripped the gear off or the gear is not engaging. You sure the motor isn't stuck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD 145 #12 Posted April 12, 2021 Like Darb said, with different words: Stuck bendix on the starter? (rebuild starter) Chipped tooth on the flywheel? (turn motor by hand and see if it starts when the starter bendix contacts a different part of the flywheel) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
