Contents
- 1 Where is the starter solenoid located on a Craftsman riding mower?
- 2 How do I know if the solenoid is bad on my lawn tractor?
- 3 Can you bypass the solenoid on a riding mower?
- 4 How do you start a riding lawn mower with a bad starter?
- 5 How do you test a starter on a Craftsman riding lawn mower?
- 6 What happens when starter solenoid goes bad?
- 7 Can you just replace the solenoid on a starter?
Where is the starter solenoid located on a Craftsman riding mower?
On most models, the solenoid is a cylindrical or square palm-sized black device bolted to the mower frame near the engine or bolted on at the back of the engine compartment near the battery.
How do I know if the solenoid is bad on my lawn tractor?
First, turn the ignition key to the “On” position. Look for the large terminal posts on the solenoid where the thick red wires connect to the solenoid. Touch the metal shaft of a screwdriver to both of the large terminals at the same time. If the engine turns over and starts, the solenoid is bad and should be replaced.
Can you bypass the solenoid on a riding mower?
How to Bypass the Starter Solenoid with a Screwdriver. For this method, you just need to turn the ignition key on. Find the part of the solenoid where the thick red wires connect to its terminals, touch the terminals with the shaft of a screwdriver and the mower should start.
How do you start a riding lawn mower with a bad starter?
Attach a jumper cable from the large lug where the engine starter cable and other lugs connect to the battery cable. Finally, rotate the ignition keys of the lawn mower. If it just clicks without starting the lawn mower, you may need to replace the solenoid.
How do you test a starter on a Craftsman riding lawn mower?
Connect one end of a jumper wire from the battery’s positive terminal, and touch the small lug on the engine starter solenoid that is marked S with the other end to test the starter ignition switch. If the engine starter motor turns over or runs then the starter ignition switch is faulty and requires replacement.
What happens when starter solenoid goes bad?
Sometimes a bad starter solenoid, instead of preventing the engine from starting, may cause it to start on its own without the key being turned to the “start” position.” This less-common problem can be dangerous and should be addressed immediately.
Can you just replace the solenoid on a starter?
Yes it is true that you can often just replace the starter solenoid, but as a professional technician it’s not often done. Given that you have to remove the starter to do that repair it often makes more sense to replace the entire unit rather than just the solenoid.