Thread: Dang, Lawn tractor

The fuse is the first thing off the battery going to the switch. I removed it today while the engine was running, it Died.
Checking online for parts, I can find a starter for the tractor for $223. Haven't found a solenoid yet. Still looking.

The solenoid looks just like one on a older model Ford truck except smaller.....it is not mounted on the starter. Actually one for a old Ford truck will work.

Yea G that's what I'm finding. Remove the old solenoid from the starter and mount a new close on the frame. $12.47 online or $46 at the John Deere dealer.

About 12 bucks at NAPA

I checked Napa. Every solenoid under $20 is out of stock at 3 stores close to me.
This one ordered is what John Deere says to use, shipped free for $12.47.
After I ordered it I got jumped to another site. The John Deere starter is $58.90 shipped. Wished I'd seen it first.

Now I have a $12.47 part coming that I don't need.

So what was it ?

Remove the ignition switch, clean and lube it before going any farther.

We were wrong with the solenoid being bad.

Well....you said when you jumped out the solenoid it started.....thats the way we always test them.