John Deere Z425 wiring and starting issue.

[Dtodd84]

Hello, I recently noticed my ground cable for the battery came loose along with a wire coming from the engine area with an identical terminal end as the battery ground. It appears they were grounded together somewhere but I can not find the correct location.

While messing with them I was able to get the mower to start if they were touching near the frame. But now it won't start. Just the solenoid clicks.

My question is where do these 2 wires get bolted to and why won't the mover turn over now. The battery is good and I tried shorting the solenoid to see if it'd start.

Just to clarify, the ground for battery is connected to the battery. It came undone on the other end

Thanks
Dave

 

[Rivets]

You can attach the loose end of the ground cable to any good clean area of the units frame. Most are attached to one of the engine mounting bolts.