George Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I wonder if anyone can help with this one. Part of problem now is that the mower is in France and I'm now back in UK. Had thoughts of sourcing a starter motor while back here, but now find there are a possible 3 versions for my tractor. Also and more importantly, have a niggling doubt that it is the starter itself anyway. Everything ok when using the manual pull cord (but wife can't manage it and I have to stop what I'm doing when it stalls - usually when at the farthest point on our property!) - when I turn the key to the start position nothing happens, not even a click, so could it be the solenoid?Would be glad to hear any suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry1956 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 if you are sure that you don,t hear anything then yes it maybe. did the starter slow down when turning over the engine, or just stop, if it just stopped then it would be a poor battery or solenoid, if it turned over slowly then its the bushes. hope this helps. michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Not sure why, but seemed to remember that I should listen specifically for a click. If I remember correctly it just didn't work one day. It's a long story covering a long period of time, but lack of use and therefore flat battery. A recharge allowed me to start it manually, sporadic use and then I exported it to France, but the neglected long grass there meant that it was effectively useless, until the recent purchase of a 2 wheel tractor. The cleared land is now manageble with the Westwood and pleased to say, probably is now worth repairing. Certainly over such a long period of time the battery must be considered poor.Many thanks for the suggestion, think it would be worth finding a new battery and possibly investigate the solenoid replacement just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedon Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 If it is the same as my Westwood, there are 3 fuses in a little transparent box inside the engine compartment, one of them is on the starter motor circuit. Now and again the one on my machine blows for, seemingly, no apparent reason.It's worth checking first before looking at replacing major things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 Thanks for that, the wiring digram shows fuses exist, but have to say can't remember seeing any and that's now the problem until I go back over to have a look. Most annoying but worth waiting I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedon Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I've just had a look to refresh my memory as to exactly where the fuse box is situated. The box is alongside the starter solenoid which is just above the battery. Now, I have to stress that this is on my machine, yours may be different as I do not have a pull starter, which I think you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 The manual doesn't show anything, so will have to wait until next visit - probably September now, so thanks for all your help. Will update sometime after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racerbear02 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 With my mower it was the switch which gave up, I just ended up hot wiring it to get it startedHave fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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