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Old 11-11-2024, 06:04 PM
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Default Quiet line Won't Start

The experts on this forum has helped me a lot over the years. I have 5 Quiet lines in various states of condition, a few running, a few not. All are 1000's or 1200's. My goal over the winter is to get 4 of them back in top running shape, decks on and ready to mow.

I am going to work them from easiest, least problems to worst.

First one is a 1000, runs and starts great. Mowed with it last Monday. I had to turn the key a couple of times to get it to start a few times. It was if the clutch was not pushed in to start. Went to start it Friday and NOTHING. I checked the battery with a voltmeter and it showed 12.54 volts at the terminals. Terminals are clean and tight.

What can it be? What are my steps to diagnose and repair?

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Old 11-11-2024, 08:31 PM
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First thing is find the wire diagram for your tractor.

https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=22

(lets see if my copy and paste worked, if not: Resources > Technical Library - Tractors - Wiring Diagrams - WF)

Then check that your safety switches/interlocks, clutch switch and pto switch. make sure they're being actuated and are closing properly.

After checking that then check for power at the starter solenoid signal with the key in the start position. If you don't have power at the starter solenoid signal, then you need to start working your way back to the battery and figure out where your break is. If you have good power at the starter solenoid signal then is your solenoid actuating, and if it is actuating is there good loadable power out of the solenoid.

To test for "good loadable power", hook up an old school head light to and make sure it illuminates the head light.

Then make sure you have good power to the starter motor.

I know it's not the most easily understood set of instructions but it should lead you in the right direction.
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Old 11-12-2024, 08:31 AM
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Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for. The diagram came up perfect. Your instructions make perfect sense to me. I plan to start the work tomorrow and I will post my progress. Stand by!
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Old 11-12-2024, 09:44 AM
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First thing I would do is pull the key switch and make sure all
the terminals are clean on the switch and the plug. Could be as simple
as that. Or maybe not but an easy thing to do that more then likely
needs done anyway. Can also test the switch with your voltmeter while
you have it out.

Ken
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Old 11-12-2024, 10:44 AM
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Thank you for your reply! I have cleared my schedule for this afternoon and I am going to start work after lunch today. I will use a can of spray WD40 Contact Cleaner on connections and switches. I will post a report around 5 PM
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Old 11-12-2024, 01:10 PM
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Get a few SS and brass toothbrush size wire brushes, they work great on batt terminals and such.

All electrical terminals should be tight and bright.
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Old 11-12-2024, 01:22 PM
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After all your connection are clean it doesn't hurt to apply a light coating of this...
https://www.thedrive.com/maintenance...lectric-grease
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Yes, dielectric grease keeps connectors clean for years!

Did you get it going?
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I think I got it figured out. I used jumper cables to jump from battery to starter terminal and tractor started right up. I quickly determined the neutral safety switch is not working properly. I will remove and clean it then reinstall tomorrow and check it again. Thanks to everyone for all suggestions, replies.
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I think I got it figured out. I used jumper cables to jump from battery to starter terminal and tractor started right up. I quickly determined the neutral safety switch is not working properly. I will remove and clean it then reinstall tomorrow and check it again. Thanks to everyone for all suggestions, replies.
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