John Deere
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Hi,I doubt that either it is malfunctioning key switch or solenoid.Check and let me know, so that we could proceed.Hope i helped you.Thanks for using ‘ Fixya ‘ and have a nice day!!
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If the engine will not crank, you likely have a problem with… Discharged / defective battery or faulty electrical connections. To address these issues, check the battery and charging system for problems. Faulty parts: potentially the safety interlocks, starter motor switch (open circuit), or solenoid.
If your John Deere won`t crank and all you hear are clicking sounds when you turn the key, you likely have a bad battery or a bad connection somewhere between the battery and the starter. Double check that the alternator and battery connections are clean and tight.
Belt-the number one cause for your blades not to engage is that your belt is either stretched or loose causing it to slip or fall off completely. Belt could have snapped also. When you are trying to process too much grass/leaves they could pack up under your deck and push off your belt.
If your electric starter does not work, check to ensure the switch is still working and its connections are secured. If the switch is broken or not connected properly, it will not start the engine when engaged. A continuity test can be performed with a multimeter to determine if the switch is faulty or not.
Within the electric start system there is a small rechargeable battery. For electric start to work the battery must have charge. When the electric start button is pressed, or a key is turned, the battery drives a small electric motor to turn over and start the engine. Just like starting a car.
Riding Mower Clicks but Doesn`t Crank
When you hear a click as you turn the key, a weak battery, bad starter solenoid, faulty wiring, failed starter motor or a seized engine could be the cause. This DIY troubleshooting will help you figure out what to fix.
The possible causes of a lawn mower blade spinning but not cutting grass include a damaged or wrongly installed blade, a dull blade, or damaged lawnmower tires. Other possible reasons can be improper tire pressure, a clogged deck, or a broken mower belt.
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Lawn scarifier motor runs slow than starts to smoke
ANSWER : What sort of scarifier is it?
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Bosch electric lawn mower wont start, how do I fix it?
ANSWER : Cable damaged …renew cable . ..if does not work try condenser.
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Electric motor runs but well below full power, and over heats quickly. Can I fix this?
ANSWER : It could just need the bearings cleaned and lubed, but it might need them replaced or their could be partial shorts in the motor windings, which would likely make it junk. Perhaps try the bearings, but either bring it in or replace it beyond that.
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SMOKE AND SPARKS OUT OF ELECTRIC MOTOR ON FLYMO MOWER
ANSWER : No doubt the brushes have decided they need replaced .
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My mowers blades are not turning but the hum of the motor is there and it has a burning smell with smoke coming out of the motor housing unit …help
ANSWER : It sounds like bearings are seized and need to be replaced. Too much attempted use will burn out the field windings and a rewind or new motor will be needed – both costly.
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I have an 24V electric mower.\i charge it
ANSWER : Either the connector between the battries and the mower are bad or the starter switch is bad, you know the wires between the batterries and the connector are good because you said the batterries charged just fine, so either between the connector and the motors, or the key switch has a break in its continuity, easiest way to test is connect the batterries directly to the motor to see if it works if it does connect before the start switch then after the connector the before the connector and keep moving up the connection wires until you fine where the problem is. Hope This Helps Don
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Hello
I have a black and decker lawn mower which is electric and it suddenly stopped working. I checked the power cord and it seems to be fine. When I try to start the lawn mower, I hear the click sound but the mower does not start
Any ideas or suggestions is highly appreciated.
Thanks
T
ANSWER : Took the mower to the Black and Decker warehouse where they replaced the switch in the handle. It cost $53.73 total.
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My husband just bought at Toro Snow Thrower #38588. Now hw wishes it had an electric starter. Can he purchase an electric starter and add it to this model, or is he out of luck?
ANSWER : I don’t recall seeing a kit to upgrade for this model. He may just have to live with it.
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