Recent content by JBASport

Hi, I posted previously regarding a lethargic Hydrostatic Drive. I removed the drive, drained the oil and replaced it with new. I also bought a new drive belt and reassembled it all. Stupidly I didn't check the length of the new belt with the old, but assumed that as it was designated as...

I will try that, makes sense. Once again, thanks for your help. Terry

Hi, I have just tried that. The battery was connected normally. Negative to earth, Positive to one side of the solenoid, the other connection direct to the starter. I left the earth wire connected to the spade connection on the solenoid and left the trigger wire disconnected. I then connected a...

Not sure how to test the relay? Thanks

Hi, Yes. The starter bendix is working fine as it is a relatively new starter motor. Reckon it must be the solenoid. Terry

Hi, I have just done that and I only get a meter reading when switching to start, when I release the key switch there is no reading. I therefore assume the solenoid must be the culprit. I have had a look on line for a replacement and the OEM ones are really expensive. Will a generic one do, if...

Hi, I have a Champion Model EL63 (I believe Castlegarden is similar). Recently when in drive it has starting to judder (like slipping gears on a bicycle). I am not sure if a worn drive belt would cause that (as I am not sure how to adjust the tension) or is it possibly the actual gearbox is at...

Hi, I actually posted in one of the other threads regarding my sluggish hydrostatic unit. It was suggested I drive it up a small slope and test whether it is hard to push down the slope. So I thought I would give it a try, only problem is that it has been sitting a while. On hooking everything...