i have a montgomery wards 2000 elite model 3100002 it runs great as long as i jump it i replaced the solenoid and did not solve my problem if i bypass the safety switches will i have to still jump it?
2007-06-05 04:08:55 · 5 answers · asked by blkdmd16 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It doesn't sound like a solenoid or jumper problem. You may have a bad battery. Take the battery to a local auto parts store and they can preform a test.
2007-06-05 04:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by Crowdpleaser 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would guess a bad battery. Jumping it is like putting a good battery in it. If you are using a vehicle to jump it, the Amps are probably a lot higher than the mowers battery also. You can get free battery checks at Auto Stores. May have a/some bad cells.
2007-06-05 12:14:34 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can start it by jumping it the safety switches must be ok. Sounds like you have a bad battery or the charging system is not charging the battery. Try charging the battery and see if it starts or get the battey tested. If it is a couple of years old it probably needs replacing.
2007-06-05 12:09:25 · answer #3 · answered by renpen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you would still have to jump it. But you should never bypass the safety switches.
Take it to a qualified mechanic and have them test the stator output and the battery. The battery needs to be load tested.
2007-06-05 17:33:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad battery.
2007-06-05 15:21:03 · answer #5 · answered by icruiseon2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋