Toro Time Cutter SS4225 Wont Turn Over (2024)

FAQs

What would cause a zero turn mower not to turn over? ›

Check your filters

If it's not fuel or spark plug related, chances are it'll be related to the carburetor. Directly linked to this are your air and fuel filters. Dirty air filter - to make the engine run the carburetor needs air so if it's dirty or torn it may not be letting in enough air for the mower to run.

The clicking noise comes from a part called the starter solenoid. The solenoid connects the battery to the starter motor when the solenoid is energized. The key switch and the safety switches in the starter circuit combine to energize the solenoid. If the solenoid is clicking, the circuit that triggers it is working.

Your Mower Won't Start:

If you have last season's gas in your mower, drain your fuel tank and fill with fresh gas. Other possible causes include: Loose, Dirty or Disconnected Spark Plug in Your Lawn Mower: Check it out, clean off debris, re-connect and tighten. Dirty Air Filter: Clean or replace.

The fuse box is usually located under the hood of your vehicle near the steering wheel. In some vehicles, the fuse box is located in the glovebox.

Most often, a true starter relay is a small black cube plugged into an electrical fuse/relay box in the engine compartment, whereas a starter solenoid is (in most cases) attached directly to the starter on the engine (although it is sometimes located elsewhere in the engine compartment).

If your riding lawn mower engine clicks when you turn the key but won't turn over, there's a pretty good chance your mower could have a bad starter solenoid. Other problems, though not as frequent, include a bad starter motor, a wiring failure, a weak battery or a locked-up engine.

This clicking noise is usually caused by one of five things: a dead battery, loose wiring, faulty starter motor, faulty ignition switch or corroded battery terminals. In this article we will look at each of these issues and discuss how to diagnose and fix them.

If you hear a clicking noise, but there's no power at the solenoid, there's a problem with the starter control circuit. Because the clicking indicates that the relay is working, you'll want to focus on the portion of the circuit between the relay and the starter.

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Check the Battery

A dead battery won't power up the starting system and will prevent the solenoid coil from clicking. To see if the battery is dead, measure voltage across the battery terminals using a multimeter. If it measures less than 12 volts, the battery is weak or dead and you've likely found the problem.

How do I know if my spindle is bad on my zero-turn mower? ›

A bad spindle can produce grinding, rattling, or squeaking sounds, which indicate that the bearings are worn out or the spindle is bent.

Bridge the gap between the posts with your insulated screwdriver. If the starter spins when you make contact, the solenoid is bad; if the starter does not spin, the starter is bad.