My L185 will not start. Took the starter off and had it rebuilt put back on turned key lights up but went to turn starter switch nothing. Any help would be appreciate and thank you
L185 no start
- Thread starter carroll
- Start date
Ok. So lets eliminate things one by one,
Battery, assuming its good and cables are CLEAN on BOTH ends including where it bolts to frame.
Small wire that connects to starter is snug, not overtightened and broken inside.
This wire typically passes through clutch switch before connecting to starter.
By jumping from battery cable connection to this small terminal (tractor in neutral) engine should turn over.
If the first things mentioned are good starter should crank.
If it cranks, then we can assume the clutch switch or ignition switch and related wiring is faulty.
Battery, assuming its good and cables are CLEAN on BOTH ends including where it bolts to frame.
Small wire that connects to starter is snug, not overtightened and broken inside.
This wire typically passes through clutch switch before connecting to starter.
By jumping from battery cable connection to this small terminal (tractor in neutral) engine should turn over.
If the first things mentioned are good starter should crank.
If it cranks, then we can assume the clutch switch or ignition switch and related wiring is faulty.
Russell King
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Equipment
L185F, Modern Ag Competitor 4’ shredder, Rhino tiller, rear dirt scoop
When i bought my tractor i had to rewire my clutch switch, it wouldnt crank over without jumping starter solenoid.