42 in. Deck 19.5hp Lawn Tractor
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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.
The most common reason for a no start, not even a click sound, is a totally flat battery, but other likely causes include: Transmission in Drive. Brake Pedal not Pressed. Blade Switch / Lever On.
What to Do If Your Tractor Won`t Start, Just Clicks. 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.
The clicking noise comes from a part called the starter solenoid. The solenoid connects the battery to the starter motor when the solenoid is energized. The key switch and the safety switches in the starter circuit combine to energize the solenoid. If the solenoid is clicking, the circuit that triggers it is working.
One possibility is the solenoid. A single “click” sound comes from the engine compartment or from under the car. This could mean that the solenoid is trying to engage but that the internal components are stuck and unable to work properly. Repeated “clicking” sounds usually indicate a dead battery.
Your lawn mower turning over but not starting due to several reasons, such as a faulty or disconnected plug, a disconnected spark plug wire, a clogged air filter, or a contaminated fuel tank. A faulty carburetor, a dirty cutting deck, or a dysfunctional flywheel brake can also cause this.
You hear a single click
Usually, this points to a faulty relay or solenoid, or a bad or jammed starter motor. Solution: Rock your car back and forth or tap the starter motor with a hammer and try starting the engine again. If this works, you are good to go!
When the starter motor solenoid engages, you should hear a clicking sound. If you hear a clicking sound but the starter motor isn`t moving, the solenoid could be engaging but not receiving enough battery power. If there`s no sound, the starter solenoid is likely malfunctioning or you might have a dead car battery.
Car engines have rotating and reciprocating components. Worn-out accessories and bad bearings would make a whining or whirring sound. A problem with one of the reciprocating components, such as pistons, valves, rods, or pushrods, usually makes clunking, clicking, or ticking noise.
If you don`t hear clicking when you start the engine, the problem may be a dead battery. If you hear clicking, but the engine doesn`t crank, the starter might not be getting enough electricity. Using your owner`s manual and a voltmeter, you should be able to test functionality.
Rusting, power failure, irregular pressure, missing equipment, an incorrect amount of voltage or current, dirt stuck in the system and corrosion are some of the possible reasons why a solenoid valve may not properly close or open.
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. If the starter motor does not run, the motor itself is probably defective.
There are multiple components that can contribute to a clicking or grinding sound in your drive train in addition to the bottom bracket, including the chain, the pedals, the derailleur and the rear hub. That said, the symptoms you describe seem to indicate a problem with the pedal bearings or the bottom bracket.
There are multiple components that can contribute to a clicking or grinding sound in your drive train in addition to the bottom bracket, including the chain, the pedals, the derailleur and the rear hub. That said, the symptoms you describe seem to indicate a problem with the pedal bearings or the bottom bracket.
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How do i install a mulching plug on my craftsman lawn tractor?
ANSWER : It covers the hole on the deck
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WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY NOTHING HAPPENS – Craftsman 20 hp 42 in. Deck Lawn Tractor – CA Model
ANSWER : Hi Tim,When you turn the key,
is the brake pedal fully depressed?
Is your full weight on the seat?
Are the blades disengaged?
Are you sure the battery is chargedTry these out..Best regardsMike
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What type of oil for 17.5 42 500 cc – Craftsman 17.5 hp 42 in. Deck Lawn Tractor – CA Model
ANSWER : I use straight 30wt.
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I have a new switch and it continues to shut off when the brake is let off.
ANSWER : Check the Switch that connected to the blade engagement leaver if it has a blade engagement leaver.
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Craftsman riding mower lt-1000 leaks gas – Craftsman 17.5 hp 42 in. Deck Lawn Tractor – CA Model
ANSWER : Need to fix that. it may be a fire hazard.
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Mower runs for about 5 min, than dies won’t restart . When cool start up ( craftsman 42 in deck 19.5 hp lawn tractor )
ANSWER : Check for spark when it dies you could have a bad coil
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I have a craftsman 25 hp 42 deck with brigs engine. When I turn the key somtimes it turns over very slow and most times turns over very fast. I have rplaced the battery and still the same issue. Could it be starter problems,or coil problems?
ANSWER : Apply a little oil under starter bendix gear and see if that helps.
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How do you set a magnita on a mower – Craftsman 17.5 hp 42 in. Deck Lawn Tractor – CA Model
ANSWER : The easiest way is to loosen the coils two bolts, slide it back and place a business card (feeler gauge takes to much time), in between the coil and the flywheel. Turn the flywheel until the magnets pull the coil in against the flywheel. Tighten the flywheel nuts and remove your business card.
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