Hawkc
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Okay had some starting issues. So , I replaced the battery last year. The beginning of the season ,still had some but it started. Last week after mowing for 1 1/2, five days later wouldn't start. Checked the charging circuit , specifically the rectifier according to the shop manual. Checks out. In the mean time I gave the battery a charge . I also checked the safety sequence (all of them with a DVM) the main switch had some weird readings so I brought another one from Kubota. Cleaned all of the wiring connections (since I had to check them anyway) . Checked all the fuses , relays , checked continuity of the wire between the safety switches (according the the wiring diagram in the shop manual). Took off the solenoid check it ,it checked out .It would just turn so slow the starter would just hang up. So bought a new Kohler starter ,not after market. Did a voltage drop test on the battery to starter wiring ,that check out. Since I got a new starter ,I got a new solenoid ,from Kubota. Still doesn't turn or click. By the way I can also turn the engine by hand ,so not locked up. Oh and after no click I looked at all the safety switches again. The last thing I tried was jumping out the solenoid ( I put the original back on ) not a twitch. Any ideas ! Thanks ,whew!