my 2011 Hustler Sport will not start, 12 volts not getting to the starter. There is clicking sound when the switch is on start.

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  • / my 2011 Hustler Sport will not start, 12 volts not getting to the starter. There is clicking sound when the switch is on start.
My 2011 Hustler Sport will not start, 12 volts not getting to the starter. The battery is good and the starter was checked and the selenoid is. new. When I turn key to start , switch is good, I hear a rapid clicking sound.
 

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  • / my 2011 Hustler Sport will not start, 12 volts not getting to the starter. There is clicking sound when the switch is on start.
Rapid clicking is either a bad battery or a loose ground wire/ cable connection...
was the battery just checked voltage with a meter, or was it load tested?
 

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  • / my 2011 Hustler Sport will not start, 12 volts not getting to the starter. There is clicking sound when the switch is on start.
Just my $0.02 here....

Exactly how old is the battery?

A battery could indicate 12V when checked with a meter, etc. but if just one of it's cells is bad or going bad that would be one indication that the mower will not start or having a hard time starting?

If battery is not that old I would replace it with a new one and see if that corrects the problem?

If it starts your mower then great your back in business....if not then still good that you know for a fact you have a new battery.

I experienced this once.
 

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  • / my 2011 Hustler Sport will not start, 12 volts not getting to the starter. There is clicking sound when the switch is on start.
Like Scrub said be sure and check both cables for a good connection and the ground cable where it bolts to the engine or mower frame.
 

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  • / my 2011 Hustler Sport will not start, 12 volts not getting to the starter. There is clicking sound when the switch is on start.
thanks, I will do that now
 

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  • / my 2011 Hustler Sport will not start, 12 volts not getting to the starter. There is clicking sound when the switch is on start.
Just my $0.02 here....

Exactly how old is the battery?

A battery could indicate 12V when checked with a meter, etc. but if just one of it's cells is bad or going bad that would be one indication that the mower will not start or having a hard time starting?

If battery is not that old I would replace it with a new one and see if that corrects the problem?

If it starts your mower then great your back in business....if not then still good that you know for a fact you have a new battery.

I experienced this once.
I had O'reilly's check out battery and all cells are fine, good starting point.
 

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  • / my 2011 Hustler Sport will not start, 12 volts not getting to the starter. There is clicking sound when the switch is on start.
Rapid clicking is either a bad battery or a loose ground wire/ cable connection...
was the battery just checked voltage with a meter, or was it load tested?
It was load tested, thanks.
 

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  • / my 2011 Hustler Sport will not start, 12 volts not getting to the starter. There is clicking sound when the switch is on start.
Get a pair of booster cables
Run one from the battery + directly to the starter motor + terminal
Engine cranks = battery ground is good & starter is good
No joy then run a booster from battery - to a good ground near the starter
Kit the key
Engine cranks = bad ground
 

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  • / my 2011 Hustler Sport will not start, 12 volts not getting to the starter. There is clicking sound when the switch is on start.
Check your solenoid on the starter.
 

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  • / my 2011 Hustler Sport will not start, 12 volts not getting to the starter. There is clicking sound when the switch is on start.
check the engine mounting bolts and make sure they are tight.
 
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