wheelwhores 107 #1 Posted September 5, 2020 All, mowing today my serpentine belt slipped off, so i get off the tractor, shut it off, get belt back on mule drive, go to turn keep and nothing. Won't turn over. Anyone have an electrical trouble shooting guide? Any ideas of what might commonly cause this? These isn't any sound of the engine turning over like it's getting zero power. Battery is good. first time electrical problem with the machine, i'm sure it's something simple, but i'm not sure where to start and what steps to follow? Thanks all and happy holiday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 44,036 #2 Posted September 5, 2020 Pto lever still on in the mow position? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,330 #4 Posted September 5, 2020 check your fuses , near front of battery , top of belt guard, has to be something simple , wire shorting out ? pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,965 #5 Posted September 5, 2020 1 hour ago, squonk said: Pto lever still on in the mow position? Yup. Make sure the pto lever is all the way in the off position. My belt came off earlier this year. Had a moment of panic after putting it back on when the key did nothing when turned to start. Then, I realized that the pto lever was in the engaged position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,710 #6 Posted September 5, 2020 1 hour ago, 8ntruck said: moment of panic after putting it back on when the key did nothing Truth be told it has happened to most of us at one time or another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelwhores 107 #7 Posted September 5, 2020 4 hours ago, squonk said: Pto lever still on in the mow position? Yes! that was it thank you didn't realize having that engaged would not allow the start...any reason why WH set it up that way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,710 #9 Posted September 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, wheelwhores said: .any reason why WH set it up that way Just to drive us all crazy! Not a good idea to have the extra load of a mower/snow blower/tiller/etc. placed on a small engine starter motor sized for the engine only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Pasch 450 #10 Posted September 6, 2020 1 hour ago, wheelwhores said: Yes! that was it thank you didn't realize having that engaged would not allow the start...any reason why WH set it up that way? So you dont accidentally cut your toes off when you go to start it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
