[Bobrm2]

I've own this Cub Cadet 1550 for five or six years now. Can't remember when I've just gone out jumped on and started the thing. I replace the battery each year, once maybe twice in a year. Have replaced the started cycloid once. It this by any chance a inherited problem because of a weak part in the design. I've tried to search out a grounding problem can't find it, but it has to be the problem. I'm not an electrician so the wiring harness may as well be in Greek. Anyone else go a clue as to what is the problem. I'm about to push this think off a cliff.

Bob R

 

[Bobrm2]

Thank you for the clear instructions, will get the meter out

Bob R

 

[Bobrm2]

CC LT 1550 Starting Problems

Mark,
Battery shows a full charge, wasn't able to start it. So, it looks like a starter problem. We just (late last year) replaced the solenoid with a 64 Ford, new off the shelf. I believe we'll find out that the starter is bad also.
I look at the engine hours, this morning. There has been an actual 59.6 hours of use. I bought the mower in 2005. Not very satisfactory, hope I can get this lemon to work for one more season.

If you or anyone has any ideas I'd appreciate your input.

Bob Root