Recent content by CLStout

Gotta say, it's been a long time since it started so quickly and ran so well!

Replaced the battery, reconnected the cables, and it started right up! Thanks to everyone for your help!

Well, that was a show! Dang thing just about buried the needle in the "replace" end of the meter.

Thanks. I guess quality is a thing of the past, at least as far as automotive and mower parts is concerned. Sorry state of affairs.

You're correct, mine is a toaster style one. Is there a good dependable make of battery? This one is only a few years old.

I understand that. I have a load tester, but I haven't used it yet. I would assume that the load tester at the local auto parts store is probably a little more complicated than mine.

Is it a bad cell? I just tried to charge it, but the charger says it's at a full charge.

Voltmeter connected to battery: 12.79 v Voltmeter connected to battery attempt to start: 7.8 v Energizing wire: 7.08 v Starter wire: 0 v Metal housing: 0 v I do hear the fuel solenoid on the carburetor working.

This is with an Ariens 42" hydro tractor, model 936042. I only get a click from the fuel solenoid on the carburetor. Using a voltmeter, I checked the voltage at the energizing wire at the starter solenoid, and I get 9 volts. I get 12.47 volts at the battery and the battery post on the starter...