Westwood t1600 wont start

[Trucker griff]

Hi all I wonder if anybody can help,I've got a Westwood t1600 lawn tractor which wont start on the key .
I've changed solenoid, ignition switch, battery still not joy , it starts and runs runs fine if I short the solenoid terminals.
I'm thinking saftey switchs ??? Does anybody, know there locations , also how many are there? I found the seat switch tested works fine also pedal switch works fine .
I would be grateful if anybody could shed some light on this for me please, mark

 

[GAM]

Hi all I wonder if anybody can help,I've got a Westwood t1600 lawn tractor which wont start on the key .
I've changed solenoid, ignition switch, battery still not joy , it starts and runs runs fine if I short the solenoid terminals.
I'm thinking saftey switchs ??? Does anybody, know there locations , also how many are there? I found the seat switch tested works fine also pedal switch works fine .
I would be grateful if anybody could shed some light on this for me please, mark

First things first, check if you have a spark, if yes its fuel, and visa versa!

 

[Trucker griff]

First things first, check if you have a spark, if yes its fuel, and visa versa!

Hi there , it runs if. I short. The solenoid across the main terminals, works fine. Just wont start off the key

 

[Terrier]

Test all the cables for 12v or -ve from the battery through the switch and to the starter solenoid. Could be a dodgy cable/connection and you may also find another safety switch on the mowing deck.

 

[Trucker griff]

Test all the cables for 12v or -ve from the battery through the switch and to the starter solenoid. Could be a dodgy cable/connection and you may also find another safety switch on the mowing deck.

Thank you

 

[GAM]

Hi there , it runs if. I short. The solenoid across the main terminals, works fine. Just wont start off the key

Im no expert, I have had the same problem on my Countax, the solenoid has gone open circuit! I would fit a new solenoid...

 

[Trucker griff]

Thank you

 

[Trucker griff]

Hi there ,thanks I've already fitted new ignition switch and solenoid , also new battery.ive tried to locate all safety switches but only located the brake switch and seat switch I'm going to drop the cutting deck off in a short while and check under carriage wiring , it's so frustrating ! Lol it's becoming a money pit ?

 

[milkloss]

Is this the one that has a circuit board that needs drying out in the airing cupboard?

 

[Trucker griff]

Hi there. I found the circuit board and tried that too ,I'm baffled at the moment I will keep you posted but I do appreciate all the help I'm receiving, mark

 

[Trucker griff]

Good morning , I would like to thank all the folks that helped me with my Westwood t1600 sit on mover " shes alive !!!"
Its was a relay I found behind the petrol tank , changed it and off she went , thanks again ???

 

[Ford7910sq]

Sorry I know this is an old post but we’re having the exact same problem with our T1600 hydro, I can’t find any mention on the parts list of a relay or it’s location on the machine, whereabouts did you find it please also what year is your machine? I had petrol tank out a couple of weeks ago and didn’t notice a relay. Would be very grateful indeed of any help, Julian.