My riding lawnmower was doing this and I’ve watched multiple videos and this is by far the most thorough, well-explained, and straightforward video I’ve found.

I know this is an old video, but I just wanted to pop in and say thank you! You taught me a lot and helped me diagnose my no-start issue!!

I can't thank you enough for your help. After 4 years I finally got mine fixed. You are the man bro.

Way to go , you checked just about everything possible and it was a very good lesson to all of us . Thank you !

After overcoming the big wall of awful that was my clicking mower, I did all the steps you suggested and found it was a ground on the battery and solenoid that fixed it! Life saver! Thank you. I agree with what everyone else said about how helpful and clearly you described the likely failure points.

Outstanding explanation in troubleshooting a riding mower. With simple equipment. Right to the point. I need to say your a excellent technician and teacher.

Your tutorial saved me hours of frustration. I checked all my connections, charged the battery and my mower would not start. After reading all the comments I discovered 2 other guys had the same problem. My battery was fully charged, and was good after putting a load on it at the parts store. It needed a booster to start for some reason, but when it started I got so excited I mowed my yard of 2+ acres. Im a new subscriber and thank you for the video.

If not the best well explained video on KZfaq, it's one of the best videos that are well explained step by step. Unfortunately not all of us are familiar with those testers but this guy is a brain! I wish he lived in the Tampa Bay area!

Thank you so much for including the little blurb around 7 minutes about the brake switch. I was convinced I had a brake/seat/blade safety switch problem, but could hear the solenoid so you eliminated wasting more time on that for me.

Thanks a million for this video. Very clear step by step testing. At the end all the tests pointed to the problem being in the starter motor. It was getting the correct voltage but not spinning. I thought to myself that if this happened in the car I would give it a couple of bangs with a hammer,so I tried it and guess what? It worked and has continued to do so. I guess that over the winter the thing had seized up…Bendix or whatever. I thought this might help someone before they undertook removal and repair/replacement.

Well explained video! I learned a lot tricks in 12 min. Thanks for your advices!🙂

Thanks! This is a great video because it covers every possible things that could go wrong and offers solutions for each on.e It goes beyond standard troubleshooting into things a repair manual wouldn't like noting that the paint on the frame could make a bad contact. Very clear about everything. More videos should be like this. And I'll be checking out what else I can learn from this channel!

Great no nonsense video, covering all the stuff I'm reluctant to check. Will be doing so in about twenty minutes. Thanks for a great job!

Thanks for the straight ahead no bullshit, no unfunny jokes, and a half hour of unscrewing things. Kudos. Subscribed

This video was outstanding,,, I liked that you moved right along,,, and didn't hesitate with unneeded information. Off to check my mower now. Thanks man.

Thanks for this video. My yard machine was running and then nothing but click. You’ve given me lots of things to check out and hopefully I’ll have it fixed. Great video.

subscribed immediately after watching...great camera work as well as commentary of information given, keep up the great videos...

Excellent troubleshooting and video. Thanks for the mini-tutorial while using the multimeter!

Thank you! Just bought a 48” inch 2048 zoom zero turn for $300 and this video was all I needed to get it running!

This was extremely helpful. I did not even know where to start until I watched this.

Very well done video!!! Gave me alternate diagnoses to investigate and clear instructions throughout.

2 month old mower started doing this. I found the ground from battery was connected to a painted surface. A little wire brush and presto, better than new. Great walk thru video on diagnosing this issue.

Very helpful! Appreciate the diagnostic algorithm, this is one for the playlist! Suspect the battery is toast with that low of a reading. "Batteries don't die, they're murdered" LOL.

This video just might save me a lot of money on my Husky. Having this exact issue. Subscribed for sure now!!!

Excellent. Logical procedures. Very clear narration. Please make more troubleshooting videos

Thanks for the video man, I’m a first time home owner with a gifted mower and this video got it running

Very good step by step video by eliminating electrical issues.

Dude! I was stumped. I checked safety switches and ignition along with many other things. I have a brand new battery too. I heard a click under neath my seat and it was the solenoid. Saw your video and removed the solenoid. Cleaned the ground, the battery terminals and the starter terminal. Jumped on and it started! Thanks!

This video was very thorough and informative and thorough troubleshooting. Great work brotha.

So simple when explained professionally. Everything starts and ends at the battery. Connections to every circuit and appliance. Battery pos neg,Solenoid, safety switches, starter, key switch, fuses, and ground.

I have a John Deere 185 Hydro lawn tractor with a 17HP Kawasaki FC540V engine and a Nippon Denso 12800-2810 starter that had an intermittent "one click, no start" issue. I installed a $16.00 knock off John Deere AM107421 Starter Relay Kit from eBay and it solved the issue. This video helped me track down the issue caused by low voltage at the starter solenoid.

Hey. Very well explained. Mine has the same problem... :) so I'll have fun fixing it!! I had a look at your other videos, that is impressive , you're covering A LOT OF STUFF ( a lot of subjects). God, I love KZfaq because I'm a DIY and very curious , so videos like yours are very appreciated!!! So new subscriber here!! Tks.

Thanks so much guy.. I didnt have a click and had no idea where it was located.. no one I looked at showed where it was and you did . your the man.

Excellent explanation one of the best videos I've ever seen on lawn mowers great great job

Thanks for the great video, helped me to find out my issue was battery ground cable was lose where it connected to frame! Guys like you help so many of us trying to trouble shoot.

So far this has been the best video with step by step. I will try all of this and see what happens.

Many thanks for an excellent guide. Saved me hours of tinkering by leading me to THE PROBLEM

Thank you for the video! This was very clear and made testing easy !

Awesome video! Why couldn't I live next door to a guy like this 👍👍👍

I have this problem. I have not experience of mechanics, but what to compliment you on your clear and thorough explanation.

Great video bro! I have a Yardman by MTD given to me and I have just begin to work on it. I look forward to watching more of your vids.

Best breakdown, And step by step, I wasn't sure about wiring the solenoid but when you explained it could go either way, Then I thought maybe I'll attempt to do mine. Thank you !

I sent this to my Brother.....It started and runs great!! Thanks bro!

Thank you from the UK, I will check all my leads on my MTD.... Good video.

Great video. Great example of the process of elimination. Thanks

Well done. just the right pace and detail. Excellent. thank you.

Thank you for the video! Mine is doing the exact same thing. I think you may have saved me from spending more $$ throwing parts at it! Keep up the great work

Very helpful. I am troubleshooting an old Ransome's Bobcat. Starter switch is bad but I have been bypassing it with a jumper cable from the positive battery post to the red post on solenoid. So no feedback of clicking. Last week, no cranking, just sparks at solenoid. Will try your approach to eliminating causes.

You do a great job of describing how to test etc. Thanks

You’re awesome Explain everything point by point I learned something new today thanks boss God bless you

Your vids are the most clear and concise I have seen. Thanks.😊

Just my two cents but you can test the fuse by the two contactors on top without removing it-it has saved me a lot of headache when working on cars-just wanted to pass along the advice- Great video!

I’m having this problem, so I’ll go through the steps and see what’s up. Thanks for the great video!

Thanks brother. You just saved me about $100. God bless you sir.

Very well detailed explanation!! Thank you for sharing with us.

Good video bro, well explained and clearly understandable. Adding you to my subscriptions!

Great, quick reference, and accurate info. Thanks!

Thank you! I have a 1998 mtd Ranchking 16.5hp opposed twin I bought used. I just about changed everything on my mower to finally get it running the last thing I did was change both battery terminals and put a new starter on it (my solenoid was clicking too but wasn't cranking)...also my heads were flooded so I pulled sparks out, flamed up the chamber to get it dry, slapped the spark plugs back in and it finally got going. I also had to adjust the idle on the carb to get it running stronger, because it used to die out when mowing sometimes. Also of note, just to provide yall with as much info as I can, I put new battery, new spark plugs, new magneto, new fuel lines/filter, new engine oil. I took the heads off and sanded off all of the carbon buildup on them and the pistons, also threw some seafoam in there for good measure. I also attached a new solenoid. Just about the only thing decent on it was one of the belts and the blades are still good. I'll be getting 2 new tires for it soon as well.

Thanks a ton, you tip was very helpful!! Being an owner of new to me landmower; my zero turn wouldnt start, heard the solenoid tick but the motor didn’t start. However, took courage after seeing your video to pop open the driver seat, put my battery boosters in and vola! My zero turn started right sway

This has been awesome! Gonna go take this knowledge and apply it to my LT 1500.

i went through all this numerous times with an intermittent problem - starter would not turn over or trn just a little. next time it would start fine and stay that way for awhile. finally pulled the starter. found a broken chunk of field coil that would jam up and let loose whenever it felt like it. 1 new starter later and I was back in business. 1st time in 50 yrs I had run into that one.

Thanks for the video.. Big help, now my mower is running and cutting some grass. Cheers

Great job diagnosing the problem. Great job giving the lesson.

Great tutorial video thanks. Clicked on like after 5 minutes. I saved this video to my watch later, and subscribed.

Great job on this video. Don't get me wrong, I can spell "lectrical" but I really suck at it. My beloved Kubota 0 turn which has not given me any problems has some sort of switch issue and this video will take me way down the testing road. I'm also happy that I have the exact same multi-meter and now understand how to do a continuity test. Keep up the great work!

Awesome job quick a straight to the point

Thank you I followed your steps and found the problem loose wire to the positive post again thank you

I just followed you. This was very well explained.

Just picked up a jd317 with a new Briggs 23hp and no wiring was hooked up at all so I had to rewire the tractor from nothing . It came with a old reply and it was doing exactly what u said in the beginning of the video about it not Turing the starter .d this helped a lot

Thank you for your through explanation of clicking solenoid! Wish you lived near me in south Ga, you’d be my mower guy for sure!

Dude, you literally got my mower started! Much obliged!!!! Thank you my brother!

Absolutely fine explanation and good photo work.

Great video, had the exact same situation. Was deff a bad connection, thanks for the tutorial.

A Real Teacher. Thank you so very much. Wow!!!

Hi. I'm from Poland. i had the same problem. your video helped me a lot. Regards.

I hate electrical problems on riding mowers. This makes it easy. Thanks

Great detailed video with explanations and good video work!

You're awesome doing that!

You are the best in the business. Thank you!

Process of Elimination by Eliminator cool, a job well done.

Very good instructions, it will really help me. Thank you.

Thanks for sharing your experience and sharing this video,

Awesome video. Now i have a step by step diagnostic plan of attack. Much appreciated!! 🙏🏻 Subscribed.

You made this so easy to follow thank you!!

You ate very knowledgeable. Great breakdown and explanation. Thank you. I'm currently experiencing this with my chipper shredder. Not even a year old yet. Not sure what's going on :/

Great step by step process bro!! Thanks

Thanks great advice and I learned a lot of good stuff

Thanks... this was super helpful. My solenoid clicked ONCE after months of not being used. Then nothing.

That is one of the best add I've seen in a long time. Lol. D team!

I’m about to give this a shot because this is the exact same problem I’m having. I’ll keep you posted to on how it turns out!! My man!!

Verry good, explained clear n say exactly what we want to hear. Thank U amen.

That mower was junk when it was new! Glad you made it run!

I've done sm engines for 40+ years, and had a lot of bad switches, do a video on switches for newer folks to repair. Good video 👍

Thank you for your expert knowledge. I was able to follow your step and found the ground wire next to solenoid that was loose. Btw, ever since I replaced the engine two year, the headlights is always on. I was able to live by so far by disconnect the battery each time. Wonder if you know the cause for that

Good troubleshooting procedure. I was hearing a click, but like a small relay. Found out that was the fuel cutoff solenoid by the carburetor. When in the start position, only ~5.5volts at the battery. Somewhat similar to this situation, It was the positive cable to the battery wasn't tight. It stated a few times after re-installing the battery in the spring, I guess after a few mows that loosened the connection.

Man Great video. So many mechanic videos out there that are too long, bad angles, heavy breathers, useless info, etc. and this video had none of that. Great editing to get right to the point and cut the useless shit out. Thanks

Great video now I can do this without having to dismantle the mower body thanks

Excellent video, common sense step by step.

You saved me a lot of time and money thank you

You just saved me some time. I was about to pull the pressure switches out from the deck and brake to check them but I do hear the solenoid clicking so that means power is getting through both and the ignition is working. It makes sense the pressure switches need to be before the solenoid, not sure why that didn't occur to me, probably more just frustration getting to me. I can start it right up from a jump box on the starter so I'm thinking its probably just a bad contact from the battery I need to clean up. Great video.