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PTO Switch chattering

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boboteabaggins

So I own a Huskee LT4200 with a Kohler courage SV530-0222. I went out after winter to start it up and the solenoid just spun and did not rise to engage. So I replaced the solenoid, same symptom. Then I heard chattering coming from under the seat, so I think relay, replace that. Same issue, then I feel where the chattering is coming from and its the PTO switch, replace that, same thing. So I am out of ideas other that chasing wires.


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ILENGINE

ILENGINE

And you looked at everything except the a poor battery connection or a failing battery. The chattering is normally a sign of the voltage dropping below a point that keeps the starter solenoid engaged and then when the solenoid temporary disengages the voltage rises re-engaging the starter solenoid.


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VegetiveSteam

boboteabaggins said:
solenoid just spun and did not rise to engage. So I replaced the solenoid.
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Can I ask what solenoid you are referring to?


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boboteabaggins

VegetiveSteam said:
Can I ask what solenoid you are referring to?
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Engine solenoid.


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boboteabaggins

ILENGINE said:
And you looked at everything except the a poor battery connection or a failing battery. The chattering is normally a sign of the voltage dropping below a point that keeps the starter solenoid engaged and then when the solenoid temporary disengages the voltage rises re-engaging the starter solenoid.
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i ran a trickle charge on it to full capacity but that doesnt mean the battery cells are good. It is walmart brand


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VegetiveSteam

boboteabaggins said:
Engine solenoid.
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That’s what im trying to understand. I don’t know of a solenoid that spins and rises. Do you mean the starter?


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ILENGINE

ILENGINE

VegetiveSteam said:
That’s what im trying to understand. I don’t know of a solenoid that spins and rises. Do you mean the starter?
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I suspect that is what he is referring to And as you know a weak battery on Kohler can cause the starter to turn but not enough to kick the gear up the worm drive.


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Tiger Small Engine

Tiger Small Engine

boboteabaggins said:
So I own a Huskee LT4200 with a Kohler courage SV530-0222. I went out after winter to start it up and the solenoid just spun and did not rise to engage. So I replaced the solenoid, same symptom. Then I heard chattering coming from under the seat, so I think relay, replace that. Same issue, then I feel where the chattering is coming from and its the PTO switch, replace that, same thing. So I am out of ideas other that chasing wires.
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I have never heard a seat safety switch, PTO switch, or relay chatter, because they don’t. That was the starter solenoid quickly engaging and disengaging, most likely due to a battery not fully charged. Charge the battery, load test the battery and try again.


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