Recent content by Thatjohn

Update: I purchased a AM107421 low voltage relay kit from the local JD dealer and now it cranks like a CHAMP !! It was $68.42 plus tax but it fixed my problem. To me that was easier and cheaper than replacing all the safety switches, key switch and chasing resistance ghost.

I agree with you Lugbolt about the test light. Plus if what Dave is saying was the problem it wouldn't be cranking one time and not crank the next time. Before my first post I had already taken by ground off and cleaned those contact points. Cleaned battery post and cables as well.

I've already done this kind of basic testing.

I have a zd323 that 'sometimes' won't start unless I hook a battery charger to it. Sometimes it will. I have to move the blade engage level to find the sweet spot on the safety switch. Put a new switch here and it seemed to work fine for a month or two then the problem has returned. Some...