Have 12+ volts, but still- starting problem

[rigoletto]

Santa Clause just came with a present, so I opened it, popped in a new solenoid, and Yippeeeeeee!! It works!!! Startes evary time I turned the switch (tried it a few X).

Good work, people.

Now, only last little thing- I noticed I need a new belt- the one which is the highest level. What do you call it, as I need to source one on ebay......"drive belt, MTD"??

Thanks!!

 

[EngineMan]

If its the one coming off the engine, then yes its the main drive belt.

Its taken a long time more time then it should have to get there, but you made it in the end, am now out of the doghouse and back into the workshop.:laughing: well done to all.:thumbsup:

 

[Rivets]

Congratulations, on a long job well done. For an MTD belt, I would take it off, go to your auto parts store and have them match it to a Gates belt.

 

[rigoletto]

Congratulations, on a long job well done. For an MTD belt, I would take it off, go to your auto parts store and have them match it to a Gates belt.

Hmmm, you think that wil match up close enough? Done it before? If so, thats what Ill do.

 

[rigoletto]

OK, so now, who has the beer?

 

[Rivets]

If I had to chose between Gates and MTD, I would take Gates. I prefer a cold Beefeater martini, extra, extra dry.

 

[pugaltitude]

Yes, you did say solenoid on page one but we also had a safety switch wire disconnected so we were trying to diagnose all the problems and sometimes it takes extra time. You and I could have used a test light and/or meter and diagnosed this in minutes but when you have someone who is new to all this you have to walk them through it. No harm done, it's all good.

I mainly kept out of this one due to enough people helping out.
If more got involved then it would be confusing.
I got lost after page 2! :laughing:

 

[pugaltitude]

I would use MTD belt.
Iv had more hassle with MTD customers trying other brand belts and then having to fit genuine.
MTD belts have a different size which fits in the pulleys.
And Gates belts are originally made 5 mins up the road from me!

 

[rigoletto]

I would use MTD belt.
Iv had more hassle with MTD customers trying other brand belts and then having to fit genuine.
MTD belts have a different size which fits in the pulleys.
And Gates belts are originally made 5 mins up the road from me!

Thnaks, pug, Let me try to source it online, and if I can get the authentic MTD, its done. I too, have had trouble to "match up" belts, although, on cars, not mower. I still appreciate the perspective of Rivets- its always an option to go to local auto store.

 

[rigoletto]

If I had to chose between Gates and MTD, I would take Gates. I prefer a cold Beefeater martini, extra, extra dry.

OK, rethinking gates- going to the grocery store now to buy vegetables. Auto store is right there.