Good morning. So my Lazer Z I am guessing needs a new solenoid but not 100 percent. Fully charged battery. For a little while when I would turn the key, it would give a “Klunk” noise and start up after turning the key about 3-4 times. Now all I get is a click noise. I jumped the two posts on the solenoid and the starter turns over but doesn’t actually turn the motor over. Just wanted to see if this is a solenoid problem or possibly a safety switch that was going bad. I have one last cut before the year is over so would like this fixed before winter if possible. Thanks in advance.
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Good morning. So my Lazer Z I am guessing needs a new solenoid but not 100 percent. Fully charged battery. For a little while when I would turn the key, it would give a “Klunk” noise and start up after turning the key about 3-4 times. Now all I get is a click noise. I jumped the two posts on the solenoid and the starter turns over but doesn’t actually turn the motor over. Just wanted to see if this is a solenoid problem or possibly a safety switch that was going bad. I have one last cut before the year is over so would like this fixed before winter if possible. Thanks in advance.
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Ok I will be sure to do that and check back. Thanks!
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Had this happen this weekend as well... Loose ground at the battery.
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Voltage drops to 9 volts right away and then levels off at 11.30 volts while jumping the two posts on solenoid. Cleaned all the terminals and made sure they were tight. Test lighted the output side of the Solenoid and no light. So I’m guessing the solenoid is partially working but still faulty?
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Ok I had a feeling. Much appreciated.
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To turn motor over, can you please explain that again. Here is what I am working with. Sorry for my rookie knowledge.
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11.3 volts is way too low. Need 12.5 at least. Sounds like a bad battery to me.
Edit - note that a 12 volt battery is actually a 13 volt battery.
Edit - note that a 12 volt battery is actually a 13 volt battery.
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it dropped to 11.3 while Jumping the solenoid posts. still to low? I will see if I have known GOOD battery around and swap them.
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You could try jumping with a vehicle via jumper cables with the mower cables disconnected from the mower battery. So bypass the mower battery.
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Thank you both for the replies. I’ll get it sorted out one way or the other. Probably best to get a new starter/solenoid as mentioned, if the battery isn’t the case.
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11.3 while the starter is engaged is fine. You want to start with a minimum of 12.5 volts while it is just sitting there static. Once you engage the starter a drop of between 1.5 and 2.0 volts is quite normal. More often than not a clicking solenoid is a good solenoid. One thing I see in your picture that concerns me is the bare wire that is showing on the starter. That goes right into the brush area and that particular area of the starter doesn't really care for moisture all that much and that bare wire is a huge invitation for moisture. I would say a starter for sure and a battery cable couldn't hurt.
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Yes I do agree about the cable. Thanks for the info. I haven’t looked into it anymore just yet. But that is a good place to look into.
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One more test you might try if you have a volt meter. This may sound odd but it will rule out a ground issue.
Take the black lead of your volt meter and put it on the negative battery terminal. Now, at the same end of the starter where the bare wire is, touch your red lead to the aluminum housing scratching the aluminum a bit with your lead to insure a good connection. Now try to crank the engine with the key switch and see if you read any voltage on your meter. If you do, you have a bad ground.
Now you need to check the ground cable from wherever it attaches to the equipment or engine all the way back to the battery.
Take the black lead of your volt meter and put it on the negative battery terminal. Now, at the same end of the starter where the bare wire is, touch your red lead to the aluminum housing scratching the aluminum a bit with your lead to insure a good connection. Now try to crank the engine with the key switch and see if you read any voltage on your meter. If you do, you have a bad ground.
Now you need to check the ground cable from wherever it attaches to the equipment or engine all the way back to the battery.
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