54 inch riding mower just clicks, won't start

What's the engine model? Check and see if you are getting 12v to the control wire at the base of the solenoid, if you are check for 12v on the starter side of solenoid.
 
JP98 said:
Thank you so much. I will try your suggestions. I really do appreciate it. I was just frustrated. I'm no mechanic but I'm trying to fix my own stuff to save money and hopefully learn something in the process.
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I tried to read all the posts. Rivet and a few others gave you good, systematic advice on how to trouble shoot in order. I did not see a response from you if you tried the steps in order and results. If you want to learn how to troubleshoot and repair you need to pick one the suggestions given, like his, and report back the details of what you found. You may get lucky following those posts randomly suggesting various part replacements that are random but you won't learn any thing to help with the next problem. Also it can be a waste of money and time. Granted Amazon gives refunds but you are now returning used parts. Pick Rivets or one of the other mechanics suggestion that take you through a full process and report back. Best of luck to you
 
My apologies. I have not tried any of the suggestions yet. We went to visit family out of town this past weekend to celebrate the 4th of July. Ended up staying a few more days due to a minor family emergency. I should be back home this coming weekend and will start troubleshooting. I really do appreciate all the input!
 
I don't know when my mower does that it is because the battery cable needs cleaning and or the clip on the positive is broken or needs cleaning. good luck
 
With the starter working when shorted you have a safety switch problem. Either the seat switch or brake safety switch.
Also could be PTO switch but you said it "clicked" with PTO in either position so to me that rules it out.
 
If a relay or solenoid clicks, that doesn't mean you will have 100% current transfer from the battery to the starter. So saying I hear the relay click and you call it good, well not all the time.
 
Jim Pritchrd said:
With the starter working when shorted you have a safety switch problem. Either the seat switch or brake safety switch.
Also could be PTO switch but you said it "clicked" with PTO in either position so to me that rules it out.
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Again "clicking" is not a 100% conclusive test guys.

Example, starter solenoid contacts might be electrically worn down or burnt away not allowing 100% current or amperage transfer. Same as the dome light works but the car won't start.

PTO clicking can be heard and not be transferring power or electrical continuity.
 
slomo said:
Please explain.........
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I had the clicking problem. Turns out there was only 7 volts at the red wire when the clicking occurred. After installing the relay from amazon it never clicked again. Started every time. I found out about this from a different forum.
 
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