John Deere L111 Won't Start | Clicking Noise | Lights Work

rcpollina

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I tried both ways: disconnecting - same clacking noise; and removed the plugs - same clacking noise.
 

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With the spark plugs Removed... You need to see if you can turn the engine over By hand...
You either have:
1. Engine seized, locked up and can't turn.
2. Starter jammed in or at the flywheel, or just completely shorted.
3. Solenoid Not energizing the starter, you can jump across the 2 Large terminals with heavy wire to check this.
4. Your Not getting 12 volts to the starter for some Other reason. Measure voltage While experiencing the solenoid chatter.

It has to be one of those 4... :smile:KennyV
 

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Sorry, but how do I turn the engine over by hand?
 

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My knowledgeable cousin came over, poured a little gas in the carb and it started-up.
He noticed that the choke wasn't closing all the way and adjusted it.
All set now.
 

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My knowledgeable cousin came over, poured a little gas in the carb and it started-up.
He noticed that the choke wasn't closing all the way and adjusted it.
All set now.

Now I'm Lost... How did the fuel into the carb OR the choke not closing have any effect on the "clicking" sound?? :smile:KennyV
 

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Now I'm Lost... How did the fuel into the carb OR the choke not closing have any effect on the "clicking" sound?? :smile:KennyV

It didn't

Ken
 
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