Repairs Yardbug wont start

[pappy71]

After replacing the solenoid and ignition on my yardbug, I went to start it and all I got was clicking, so I know the pto switches the seat switch and the ignition switch are working, I am not sure about the battery,or the starter. The battery shows its ok on a battery tester so I cant figure out the clicking when I turn the key. maybe someone out there has had this problem and can help. thanx

 

[Mikel1]

If you bridge the solenoid does starter spin?

 

[pappy71]

Im not sure how to "bridge" the solenoid, please explain

 

[Mikel1]

I usually just take a screwdriver to bridge(short) it, all you are doing is transferring voltage from battery side of solenoid to solenoid starter side. Caution sparks will fly.
You could also hook a wire to battery + then touch(other side of your wire) to solenoid post(starter side) or the tab where orange wire connects to solenoid.

 

[pappy71]

I touched a wire to + post on battery to Tab on the selonoid and I got rapid clicking coming from the starter.

 

[Mikel1]

You said starter clicking, do you mean solenoid clicking? I would touch the wire to the starter lead, does starter turn? I believe the battery needs to be load tested, to rule it out.

 

[pappy71]

Sorry, it was the solenoid clicking, I ran a wire from +post to starter, it started jumping but didnt wind up. I'll take the battery in for a load test and get back to you.

 

[Boobala]

Sorry, it was the solenoid clicking, I ran a wire from +post to starter, it started jumping but didnt wind up. I'll take the battery in for a load test and get back to you.

Here's a manual that might be helpful , Click on the link below , download and save it . ..... Boobala

http://service.mtdproducts.com/Training_Education/770-10579.pdf

 

[pappy71]

Finally got it working, I would have never guessed, but this 2 year old battery was no good. Got a new battery and it started right up. Thanks for all the help guys, I really appreciate it.

 

[Mikel1]

Glad you got it