i have a montgomery wards signature series 2000 elite model 3100002 made by mtd. the problem is that it will not start unless i hook it up to my car battery and then touch the two bolts on my solenoid at the same time. then she starts with no problem and stays running until i turn the key off can some one please help me with this problem as it is a good mower but im completely lost on whats the problem.
2007-06-07 12:40:55 · 6 answers · asked by blkdmd16 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i have found that on newer mowers, there are a number of safety switches, under the seat, on the pto, (blade engage), brake system, some of them could be bad or the wires not connected. or it may be a problem in the ignition switch itself, a broken wire between the switch or maybe even just a dirty/coroded connection somewhere. thats about all i can think of from my experiences. hope this helps you.
2007-06-07 12:54:25 · answer #1 · answered by Dave R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree it is probably a safety switch. Sometimes the same one that won't let it start also won't let the battery charge either. You still may have a bad battery, but I think you will find a switch is the first problem. Good luck!!
2007-06-07 22:22:32 · answer #2 · answered by Jay H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try cleaning the battery terminals and connection at the start switch or solenoid.
2007-06-07 19:52:39 · answer #3 · answered by answerit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a 1 amp trickle charger and put a slow charge on the battery always run the mower at full throttle in order to keep the battery charged as it will not charge at a idle
2007-06-07 22:24:07 · answer #4 · answered by Fred S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does sound like a bad battery. Or the solenoid.
2007-06-07 20:45:23 · answer #5 · answered by renpen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds very much like a bad battery. The places that sell them will frequently check them for free such as Wal-Marts that have an automotive shop.
2007-06-07 19:50:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋