jnelkie 11 #1 Posted May 5, 2016 I recently just picked up a 257 h and it won't start unless you jump the starter solenoid, the oil light flashes but it is full. Does anyone know why it won't crank when you turn the key, once you jump the starter everything works fine but the oil light still flashes, any help would be appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jnelkie 11 #2 Posted May 6, 2016 No help needed, got it figured out 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #3 Posted May 6, 2016 Was your mower pto engaged? Don't ask me why I know that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jnelkie 11 #4 Posted May 6, 2016 The pto wasn't engaged, I took the gauge panel off to adjust the steering and after I reassembled it it turned over with the key? It must have jared something when I used a big hammer. Now I just have to get the mower deck adjusted to cut even. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #5 Posted May 6, 2016 32 minutes ago, jnelkie said: The pto wasn't engaged, I took the gauge panel off to adjust the steering and after I reassembled it it turned over with the key? It must have jared something when I used a big hammer. Now I just have to get the mower deck adjusted to cut even. Must have been a bad connection somewhere. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
