Hustlers Raptor XDX help
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So I tried the solenoid
small solenoid jump test with the battery on run, and it fired right up. Jumper wire got super hot, but it started. I mowed the whole 7 acres without shutting it off (in-flight refueling), but when I was finally done and did turn the key off, it just clicked. Jumper again, started it right up.
So…it’s probably not the starter, ignition switch, or interlock, right? But pretty safe to say it’s the solenoid itself…right?
small solenoid jump test with the battery on run, and it fired right up. Jumper wire got super hot, but it started. I mowed the whole 7 acres without shutting it off (in-flight refueling), but when I was finally done and did turn the key off, it just clicked. Jumper again, started it right up.So…it’s probably not the starter, ignition switch, or interlock, right? But pretty safe to say it’s the solenoid itself…right?
NO, not the solenoid. By jumping straight to solenoid you proved it was good. Either key switch or one of the safety switches. Need to get out your test light or meter and start tracing all wires from the S terminal on the key switch to the small terminal on the solenoid. Post the entire model number from the ID tag and we will try to find you a wiring diagram.
Oh, gotcha! What I jumped was one solenoid terminal (the one showing 12.6V) to the other (129 mV). It was actually an accident, as I was trying to jump the + post of the battery to both.
I have a Hustler Raptor XDX - HTRDXS054KAWFR691VA
Model # 939835
Page 25 of this manual may help you out. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/955624/Hustler-Raptor.html#manual
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So we’re narrowing down the culprit here, right? Either the handle sensors saying ‘I’m not in park’ when I’m trying to start, or the ignition switch somehow isn’t letting the current flow to the solenoid?
I needed a few spare parts, so I ordered a $25 oem ignition switch with em. I realize it may be fine and the problem is a simple adjustment of the handlebars, but according to the manual, adjusting those is supposed to be ‘trained maintenance personnel’. Does Internet University count?
if it turns out to be something with the handles after all, I’ll have to figure out how to do it (or find a buddy with a trailer, to take it to the dealer!). I’d love to just override the whole thing, but safety…I know.
So we’re narrowing down the culprit here, right? Either the handle sensors saying ‘I’m not in park’ when I’m trying to start, or the ignition switch somehow isn’t letting the current flow to the solenoid?
I needed a few spare parts, so I ordered a $25 oem ignition switch with em. I realize it may be fine and the problem is a simple adjustment of the handlebars, but according to the manual, adjusting those is supposed to be ‘trained maintenance personnel’. Does Internet University count?
if it turns out to be something with the handles after all, I’ll have to figure out how to do it (or find a buddy with a trailer, to take it to the dealer!). I’d love to just override the whole thing, but safety…I know.
Engine207, If you have a DC voltage tester, check for power to your solenoid control wire and to the battery terminal to the starter when you turn the key on, if you have power to control wire and not to starter you got a bad solenoid, if you have power to starter and it only hums you got a bad starter. By the way whats the engine on this mower?