PTO Switch chattering

[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.

 

[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.

 

[VegetiveSteam]

solenoid just spun and did not rise to engage. So I replaced the solenoid.

Can I ask what solenoid you are referring to?

 

[boboteabaggins]

Can I ask what solenoid you are referring to?

Engine solenoid.

 

[boboteabaggins]

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.

i ran a trickle charge on it to full capacity but that doesnt mean the battery cells are good. It is walmart brand

 

[VegetiveSteam]

Engine solenoid.

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

 

[ILENGINE]

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

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.

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

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.

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.