my 2011 Hustler Sport will not start, 12 volts not getting to the starter. There is clicking sound when the switch is on start.

[CharlieG]

My 2011 Hustler Sport will not start, 12 volts not getting to the starter. The battery is good and the starter was checked and the selenoid is. new. When I turn key to start , switch is good, I hear a rapid clicking sound.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Rapid clicking is either a bad battery or a loose ground wire/ cable connection...
was the battery just checked voltage with a meter, or was it load tested?

 

[Mr. Mower]

Just my $0.02 here....

Exactly how old is the battery?

A battery could indicate 12V when checked with a meter, etc. but if just one of it's cells is bad or going bad that would be one indication that the mower will not start or having a hard time starting?

If battery is not that old I would replace it with a new one and see if that corrects the problem?

If it starts your mower then great your back in business....if not then still good that you know for a fact you have a new battery.

I experienced this once.

 

[hlw49]

Like Scrub said be sure and check both cables for a good connection and the ground cable where it bolts to the engine or mower frame.

 

[CharlieG]

thanks, I will do that now

 

[CharlieG]

Just my $0.02 here....

Exactly how old is the battery?

A battery could indicate 12V when checked with a meter, etc. but if just one of it's cells is bad or going bad that would be one indication that the mower will not start or having a hard time starting?

If battery is not that old I would replace it with a new one and see if that corrects the problem?

If it starts your mower then great your back in business....if not then still good that you know for a fact you have a new battery.

I experienced this once.

I had O'reilly's check out battery and all cells are fine, good starting point.

 

[CharlieG]

Rapid clicking is either a bad battery or a loose ground wire/ cable connection...
was the battery just checked voltage with a meter, or was it load tested?

It was load tested, thanks.

 

[bertsmobile1]

Get a pair of booster cables
Run one from the battery + directly to the starter motor + terminal
Engine cranks = battery ground is good & starter is good
No joy then run a booster from battery - to a good ground near the starter
Kit the key
Engine cranks = bad ground

 

[jdhicrop]

Check your solenoid on the starter.

 

[hlw49]

check the engine mounting bolts and make sure they are tight.