C125 Click not starting -see video

[Ramanonos 17]

Clicking on starting. C-125 with 12hp Kohler.  I purchased a new cheapo starter on eBay about six months ago. I swapped that out with the old starter in to test whether it would at least spin and it did not. What do you think it is and what should I check next? See video

 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,474]

The engine on a C-125 sits on a steel plate and the plate sits on rubber isolation mounts on the tractor frame. There is a ground cable between the plate and the frame. Have you checked it?

 

Garry

[pfrederi 17,114]

What is your battery voltage??  How old is the battery??

Edited June 2, 2017 by pfrederi

[953 nut 51,381]

With any electrical problem the first step is to have the battery load tested and clean and tighten all electrical connections including grounds.

[squonk 38,808]

16 hours ago, Ramanonos said:

Clicking on starting. C-125 with 12hp Kohler.  I purchased a new cheapo starter on eBay about six months ago. I swapped that out with the old starter in to test whether it would at least spin and it did not. What do you think it is and what should I check next? See video

 

Wheel Horses have a built in safety that won't allow it to start if someone is near it with bare feet! 

[Texas Todd 1,024]

Try jumping it across the solenoid and see what you get. 

[Ramanonos 17]

Thanks all! It ended up being a frayed ground wire on the frame plate.Simple fix. 

[953 nut 51,381]

8 minutes ago, Ramanonos said:

Thanks all! It ended up being a frayed ground wire on the frame plate.Simple fix. 

Just as Garry @gwest_ca said it would be.