Starter solenoid

[X-man]

How hard is it to replace the starter solenoid on my Craftsman? It fried the other night.

 

[EngineMan]

A Craftsman what...?

 

[MowGuy]

im going out on a guess and saying riding mower - pretty easy to do depending on year. disconnect the battery first tho!

 

[Fish]

How hard is it to replace the starter solenoid on my Craftsman? It fried the other night.

Why? Are you sure it "fried"?????

 

[reynoldston]

It all depends in its location. It can be anywhere from easy to hard? If you know where it is located just how hard is it to get to for removal?

 

[X-man]

A Craftsman what...?

Sorry for the lack of info. I was in a hurry when I started this thread.

It's a 1997 Craftsman riding tractor (unsure of model) with a Kohler Command 15 HP (M# CV15S) engine in it.
I know for a fact that the solenoid went to hell because when I turn the key it makes a buzzing/ticking noise. I already checked the battery, it is fully charged.

 

[Carscw]

Take a pic of how the wires go. Should only take a few mins. Don't forget to unhook the battery.

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

 

[EngineMan]

Take a pic of how the wires go. Should only take a few mins. Don't forget to unhook the battery.

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

Just to add.... thank you for the info, but do the above and make sure all connections are clean, you should be alright.

 

[Carscw]

Did you try jumper cables on the battery?
I know you said the battery is good.
Most times when it buzzes or clicks multiple times it is a weak battery or a loose connection. Check and make sure everything is tight and clean.

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

 

[Fish]

Rapid clicking usually indicates bad/dirty connections at the battery/frame or solenoid.

Some Kohlers have a starter with a solenoid on top of it, and the solenoid costs as much as the starter and solenoid.

Please post your engine's spec numbers and clean and tighten all of your battery cable connections first.