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[buckeye_guy]

Was mowing everything was just fine then mower just died no power to nothing . Popped the hood and it had a blown 20 amp fuse the only one under the dash. Changed the fuse and tried starting and wont turn over. Heard a click from the starter and noticed every time i tried to start it the starter would click and volt gauge would peg all the way negative. Any suggestions thinking maybe starter ?

 

[BlazNT]

Check battery voltage and report back what it is.

 

[mechanic mark]

If it was running and just quit on you it's not the starter. Post model number from under seat.

 

[Carscw]

Can you turn the engine by hand?

 

[buckeye_guy]

Forgot to mention first time it had blown a fuse i replaced the fuse and it started back up but now just keeps popping fuses and pegging the voltage gauge all the way negative when i crank . Checked the battery has 12 volts and motor turns over . Had to replace the voltage regulater at begining of summer . Any suggestions

 

[buckeye_guy]

and model number is 917.275702

 

[BlazNT]

Most auto parts stores will test a starter for free. Go have it tested.

 

[Normf]

Was mowing everything was just fine then mower just died no power to nothing . Popped the hood and it had a blown 20 amp fuse the only one under the dash. Changed the fuse and tried starting and wont turn over. Heard a click from the starter and noticed every time i tried to start it the starter would click and volt gauge would peg all the way negative. Any suggestions thinking maybe starter ?

that sounds like you developed a serious short to see if comes from the starter disconnect the battery and connect terminal of a jumper cables direct to the starter terminals ?
Normf

 

[Normf]

Had to replace the voltage regulator at beginning of summer[/U] .

:laughing: sorry couldn't resist that this might be a clue I've done things like this just because it was new
don't make it perfect
Normf