Slow to start

[tapndog1]

When I turn the key on my riding mower the starter acts as if it needs more juice. The first rotation of the engine is slow and then it acts normal. Starter, solenoid, or what. Battery is fine.

 

[Bertrrr]

Clean and check all your battery connections , your starter may be getting old and worn if all connections are good - not the Solenoid if it's kicking the starter over or the ignition switch

 

[tapndog1]

Clean and check all your battery connections , your starter may be getting old and worn if all connections are good - not the Solenoid if it's kicking the starter over or the ignition switch

Thanks.

 

[tapndog1]

Thanks.

 

[bertsmobile1]

When was the last time you checked the valve lash ?

 

[slomo]

Battery is fine

Was this battery load tested?

 

[tapndog1]

Thanks

Was this battery load tested?

Batteries are fine on both mowers. Mowers are pressure washed top and bottom about twice monthly.

 

[slomo]

Batteries are fine on both mowers. Mowers are pressure washed top and bottom about twice monthly.

So what is this post about then?

When I turn the key on my riding mower the starter acts as if it needs more juice.

Sounds like you need more juice??

 

[Bertrrr]

Pull your starter and throw 12 volts on it , it should spin over freely , hold on tight b/c it will jump.

 

[slomo]

Pull your starter and throw 12 volts on it , it should spin over freely , hold on tight b/c it will jump.

Good ol' bench test. I like it.