Why does my riding mower not start when I turn it on?
If your riding lawn mower won’t start when you turn the key to on (or won’t stop when you turn it to off) the ignition switch might be broken. This DIY repair guide and video show how to replace the ignition switch on a riding lawn mower in 4 quick steps.
How does a riding lawn mower get started?
Like automobile car, riding mower use a new battery, starter motor, and ignition switch. When you turn the ignition switch to the ‘Start’ position, 12 volt of direct current travels from the battery through the starter solenoid to the starter motor. This current also flows through a cable to the anti-afterfire solenoid in the engine
Why is my riding mower battery not charging?
If you constantly have to charge the battery, a bad battery or failed alternator could be causing the problem. If the battery won’t charge fully within 8 hours when connected to a charger, you probably have to replace the battery.
Why does my riding mower click when I turn the key?
If you hear a click when you turn the key, a dead battery, bad starter solenoid, failed starter motor or a seized engine could be the cause. Our riding mower engine clicks but doesn’t turn over video will help you figure out what to fix.
What to do if your riding mower turns over but won’t start?
With this, turn off the engine, take off the spark plugs, and clean the mower deck to be sure that it is free from dirt. If a riding lawn mower turns over but won’t start, follow our suggestions above, and for sure, it will not take long before you are ready to work.
Why does my riding mower not get a spark?
If your riding lawn mower doesn’t get spark from a good spark plug, the problem could be the ignition coil. This repair guide and video explain how to replace an ignition coil on a riding lawn mower in 30 minutes.
If you hear a click when you turn the key, a dead battery, bad starter solenoid, failed starter motor or a seized engine could be the cause. Our riding mower engine clicks but doesn’t turn over video will help you figure out what to fix.
If you constantly have to charge the battery, a bad battery or failed alternator could be causing the problem. If the battery won’t charge fully within 8 hours when connected to a charger, you probably have to replace the battery.