Cub Cadet RZT 50 wont start

[evanwellens]

So the other day went to mow the lawn , turned the key and nada. A very low click , battery light on and nothing else. Break was on ( no break light ) . Oddest thing it's such reliable machine , but getting older like me. Anyway not sure where to start. The starter motor never comes up and engages, doesn't look like it trys. It and the main ( crank, sorry I don't know the term) spin if moved manually. Seems like an electrical thing , but not sure where to start to diagnose . I'm fairly handy and good with a multi-meter and could use some advice, we really depend on this machine.

Thanks

 

[ILENGINE]

Didn't leave the pto switch on possibly. After that may have to check battery voltage, maybe the battery has give up the ghost.

 

[evanwellens]

Thanks for the reply , PTO is not on, has a warning for that. Battery is fairly new , if going it would struggle to start and show signs last use. But I can give it a go on the multimeter, just in case.

 

[biggertv]

Low Click...Bad Battery. I don't care how new it is. Lately even new batteries have not been dependable. I'm blaming the EPA. Get a trickle charger and charge them at least a couple of times a year.

 

[evanwellens]

Low Click...Bad Battery. I don't care how new it is. Lately even new batteries have not been dependable. I'm blaming the EPA. Get a trickle charger and charge them at least a couple of times a year.

You were right, something is amiss with this new battery. Last one lasted maybe 8-10 years, this one has had problems. , thanks for the reply.