AboutJohn C. Bridgers Sr. Expertise Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Experience
Past/Present clients I have worked on small air/water cooled engines for 34 Years. I performed warranty work for Lowes of Wilson and other retailers in the area. I Own a Yard Maintenance and Certified Small Engine Repair Service Center.
Question HI JOHN,
TRIED THE JUMPER AND THE STARTER KICKS IN THE GEAR BUT NOT ALL THE TIME, THE SOLENIOD IS TOO CLOSE TO THE SEAT FRAME, CAN I UNBOLT IT AND TRY AND JUMP IT OVER? I ALSO TOOK OFF EVERY CABLE AND CLEANED UP THE ENDS WITH A FILE AND EMRY PAPER,PULLED THE BATTERY AND HAD IT CHECKED AND IS FULLY CHARGED AND PULLED OFF THE STARTER AND SPUN IT UP AND IT IS GOOD,ANY OTHER WAY I CAN GET IT TO WORK?
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Followup To
Question -
toro8-32 model 56138, rebulited starter new gear and brushes, installed it along with new battery turn key and it justs clicks.
Answer -
Hello Ted:
Take a Jumper Cable Set and Using One Lead, Jumper the Soleniod. Place 1 lead on the Large Post on 1 side of the Soleniod and FIRMLY Touch the Other large Post of the Soleniod with the Other End. If the Starter Turns, then the Soleniod is Bad. If it Doesnt, then the Starter or Battery is Still the Problem. Hope this Helps. Let me know what Happens, Please. I enjoy knowing the Outcome. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
Answer Hello Ted:
Jumper from the Positive Post of the Battery to the Large Post on the Starter. This will Bypass the Soleniod too. A Starter will Turn Good with No Load, but when a Load is Added it will Drag. If it Turns the Engine Properly when Jumpered then the Soleniod is Bad. if it is Slow Turning when Jumpered this way, then the Starter is Bad. Hope this Helps. Let me know what Happens, Please. I enjoy knowing the Outcome. Thanks.
