Cub 1018 won't turn over

[Jaksuede]

I charged up the battery and cleaned the terminals but still no juice when I turn the key. I bought it used recently and it always had a lag when I turned the key, but it would kick in.
Now I have nothing. Is it the solenoid?

 

[packardv8]

Could be some of the safety interlock switches.

Jump directly from battery to solenoid to verify solenoid works. Then start tracing wiring.

Over the years, on my 2135, I've replaced the PTO switch, the seat, reverse and brake switches.

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