Honda tractor wont start!! Not the battery, wont even turn over

Question

All of a sudden our Honda tractor wont start. We were just using it and when we came back the next day, it wont even turn over. We left it in the on position by accident (though that likely could have nothing to do with it)

The battery has a full charge and even jumped with another 12volt battery. The starter will sometimes make a quick chug, but now not a single noise. What could be the issue?? The starter going bad? Some kind of electrical problem?

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!

Answer 1

To make sure it is the starter and not some other electrical problem. First make sure the blades are disengaged and it is in neutral. I know that sounds obvious but you can't be too safe. Now, connect the Neg. jumper cable to the frame Connect Pos. to the bolt on the starter where the pos. wire is connected. It should be a red wire. If the starter turn it is good. It should not matter if the key is on or not for this. If it is good I would suspect the starter solenoid. Not sure where it would be on a Honda but the Pos. cable from the battery is connected directly to it. If that is good check the safety switches. There should be one for reverse, usuall at the shifter. One under the seat and one for the blades at the blade control lever.

Answer 2

Sounds like either the solenoid or the starter.  Take a voltage reading at the starter with the key in the start position.  If it is 12+ volts I would suspect the starter.  If not it is probably the solenoid.  

Answer 3

you might wanna check the spark plugs or there might be trash in the tank

Answer 4

Tractors are the worst for dodgy earthing. I would connect a black jumper lead to the negative terminal of your tractor then to a stationary point on the tractor and see how that goes.

Zac

Answer 5

Starter going bad...or is already gone bad. Try hitting it with a wooden mallet or small hammer....then try to start it. If it starts at that time...then it's the brushes in your starter. Those are easy to replace if you can find the parts needed and know a little about taking them apart and putting them back together.

Answer 6

before replacing the starter or ignition or anything else make sure that when the blades are disengaged its pushing the safety switch.. sometimes old mowers the blades with mechanically disengage but it doesnt push the safety button so the electrical doesnt think theyre disengaged.. then make sure your button under your seat is being pushed and make sure its in neutral.. if still nothing then replace your solenid and ignition one at a time ( they are about 10 - 15 dlls apiece ) if one doesnt help take it back and get the other and if that doesnt work its your starter