Laser Z electrical problem - HELP wanted

[Pancoast Lawn Works]

I have a 2003 model Laser Z 60" with a 25hp Kohler.

Yesterday, after working on a leaf clean-up job for a while, I pulled the PTO switch out, but the clutch did not engage. I turned the mower off to investigate the issue. Not finding anything obvious, I went to start the mower and it would not start. I could jump the solenoid to start it, but nothing when I used the ignition switch.

So at this point, the clutch won't ingage and it will not start using the key switch.

Do these symptoms offer anything obvious I could look at to diagnose the problems?

I have not done much looking yet, but have checked fuses and and wiring connections. I have also verified the safety switches on the brakes, hand controls, and seat seem to be working as they should.

Thanks in advance for any ideas you may have!

John

[BladeRunner1967]

My exmark did this several years ago. Would not start. I jumped it off the solenoid and got it to the dealer. He replaced the PTO and everything was fine. Hope your problem is that easy. I know carry an extra on the truck at all times.

[Pancoast Lawn Works]

Originally Posted by BladeRunner1967

My exmark did this several years ago. Would not start. I jumped it off the solenoid and got it to the dealer. He replaced the PTO and everything was fine. Hope your problem is that easy. I know carry an extra on the truck at all times.

Thanks for the reply. Did they replace the just the switch or the clutch?

[topsites]

If it were my mower I'd spring for replacing the keyed switch first,
from the sound of things that is a likely cause.

Now if that don't fix it you now have a spare switch, drop it off in your parts department.

[dbroken64]

Have your battery tested, the electric clutch pulls alot of amps and a dead cell in a battery will not let it engage sometimes...hope this helped.

[BladeRunner1967]

Originally Posted by Pancoast Lawn Works

Thanks for the reply. Did they replace the just the switch or the clutch?

Just the switch.