RotoMetals2WidenersTitan ReloadingRepackbox
MidSouth Shooters SupplyLee PrecisionInline FabricationLoad Data
Reloading Everything
Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: John Deere L110 starting issues

  1. #1
    Boolit Master Thumbcocker's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    East Central Illinois
    Posts
    4,490

    John Deere L110 starting issues

    We have an older JD L110 with a 17.5 Kholer engine. It runs and cuts great thanks to regular maintenance and new deck spindles. There is one minor issue. It wont start with the ignition key. Tried new solenoid and checked the switch. I have been starting it by turning the ignition to on and shorting across the solenoid terminals with a screw driver. Fires right up and runs great. At this point it is a minor inconvenience since I just keep a screw driver in the mesh carrier on thee side and we only mow once a week anyway. On the other hand it might be nice to be able to start it with the key. any suggestions?
    Paper targets aren't your friends. They won't lie for you and they don't care if your feelings get hurt.

  2. #2
    Moderator


    Winger Ed.'s Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Just outside Gun Barrel City, Texas
    Posts
    9,480
    Is there a fuse between the key and the battery?

    If power is getting to the key switch, and it works on/off, and the headlights come on with the key,
    but power doesn't get to the selinoid, it might be a fuse.

    Or if no power gets to the key switch it could be a fuse.

    Not sure about yours, but my JD E130 mower has a yellow plug in fuse near the battery.
    Not sure what it protects, but might be worth looking at.
    In school: We learn lessons, and are given tests.
    In life: We are given tests, and learn lessons.


    OK People. Enough of this idle chit-chat.
    This ain't your Grandma's sewing circle.
    EVERYONE!
    Back to your oars. The Captain wants to waterski.

  3. #3
    Boolit Buddy pcolapaddler's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Posts
    199
    Is there a switch that gets tripped when the blades are engaged?

    If there is, that switch could be stuck in the open position, out of adjustment or just bad. That can cause the starter to not engage.



    Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk

  4. #4
    Boolit Master

    jcren's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    South, Central Ok
    Posts
    2,173
    Safety switch or solenoid.
    "In God we trust, in all others, check the manual!"

  5. #5
    Moderator


    Winger Ed.'s Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Just outside Gun Barrel City, Texas
    Posts
    9,480
    Quote Originally Posted by pcolapaddler View Post
    Is there a switch that gets tripped when the blades are engaged?
    I forgot about all those.
    Mine has so many safety switches, ya darn near can't operate it.
    One on the seat, the blades, the reverse thing, the parking brake, and even the brake pedal.

    Mine hasn't given me any trouble yet, but if it does:
    The first rule of MAN LAW will be applied, and it clearly states-

    Rule #1.
    Disconnect, remove, bypass, or otherwise defeat all safety devices, and throw away the instructions.
    Last edited by Winger Ed.; 04-28-2020 at 03:20 PM.
    In school: We learn lessons, and are given tests.
    In life: We are given tests, and learn lessons.


    OK People. Enough of this idle chit-chat.
    This ain't your Grandma's sewing circle.
    EVERYONE!
    Back to your oars. The Captain wants to waterski.

  6. #6
    Boolit Master
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Green Valley
    Posts
    733
    I feel your pain! Never again any lawns for me!
    Away back when I mowed things, seat switch broke.
    Clever little hiding place... but I found it after awhile.

  7. #7
    Banned
    Join Date
    Nov 2012
    Location
    Central Virginia
    Posts
    7,439
    Thumbcocker - you sure seem to have a lot of small engine problems

    The solenoid is just a big relay. The first place to look is at the solenoid and then you work your way back to the ignition switch.
    Using a jumper wire, energize the solenoid and see if it cranks when you do that. (obviously exercise some care when you do that)
    If the starter works when you energize the solenoid, you now know the solenoid is good. If it doesn't work, the solenoid is suspect.

    Then trace the small wire that energizes the solenoid back towards the key switch. As stated, there will probably be one or more safety interlocks before you trace that circuit all the way back to the key switch. Any fuse, safety switch or relay that's bad along that circuit will cause the failure your describe.

    Now, there's a second option. You can just bypass all of the safety devices by wiring a separate starter button to the solenoid. Install a momentary button (push button switch) in a convenient place. Run a wire from the battery to the button and from the button to the solenoid. I would put a fuse on the battery side. Now you just turn the key to the "run" position and press the button to engage the starter. Whatever the failed safety interlock is, It will become unimportant. And just like that, it's 1950 all over again

  8. #8
    Boolit Buddy

    NC_JEFF's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2014
    Location
    Ellenboro, NC
    Posts
    460
    Definitely check that seat, blade and brake safety switches aren't malfunctioning. We use a lot of Grasshopper mowers and they have cranking fuses as well as starter relays that you may need to check. Good luck and mow on!

  9. #9
    Boolit Bub gwrench's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2019
    Location
    Northern Colorado
    Posts
    62
    I'm not familiar with that mower but it's possible it has a neutral switch too. Safety switches is where I would start looking.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check