My lawn mower won't start......lets investigate!

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In this video I try to figure out what is keeping my Cub Cabet XT1 lawn mower from starting. I tried everything from replacing the ignition switch, charging the battery and cleaning the spark plugs. The solution ended up being something very simple!
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@ToolsnTechvids 4 года назад

Thank you guys for watching and maybe this video will help you get your Cub Cadet XT1 started. At least I know how to change an ignition switch now I guess. lol Ignition Switch: amzn.to/2UZOVlT Spark Plug Socket: amzn.to/2VeK0xN Wire Brush: amzn.to/2Bobxp3 Battery Charger (Different from mine): amzn.to/2CfTnGA

@sharky049 3 года назад

Thanks for the honesty.

@lfaloon28 3 месяца назад

I just had this happened. I shut mine off to clean the mower deck quick and wouldn't start. I tried charging the battery it was fine. Came across this video so went out to check to see if the deck was engaged yep it was disengaged it and started right up 🤦‍♂️

@Tonedog88 2 года назад

This video is timeless and continues to help people. Glad I saw it to prevent myself from making the same truly dumb mistake--and I would have!

@ToolsnTechvids 2 года назад

Pretty hilarious!

@mozit.6383 2 года назад

Thank you! I did the same thing. I was sitting here watching RU-vid videos trying to figure out why my Xt1 would not start and came across your video. At 6:30 in the morning after watching this I went out to my workshop and pushed the button in and it started right away. My wife and I had a good chuckle!

@ToolsnTechvids 2 года назад

lol! Glad you’re up and running again!

@subversive1219 3 месяца назад

I just bought the XT1 LT50 this morning. Got it home, no issues. Went to cut grass this afternoon...no start! The cussing began, tried just about everything to get it started. Came inside, found this video. I feel like a real moron, lol. Thank you for this video ;)

@ToolsnTechvids 3 месяца назад

Welcome to the club! lol

@larrykelley1721 3 месяца назад

This just happened to me today!! Cutting my lawn going down hill, got to the bottom to turn around and it shut off on me, tried to start and nothing 😮. Had my son help me push it back to the garage so that we could figure out what was going on. I checked everything that I possibly could and still nothing!! Mine is still under warranty, called the shop I bought it from but they are closed today, so I went to RU-vid searching…. Came across your video and watched the whole thing, got to the end of the video, and I was like NO WAY, did I not disengage the blades, guess what?? I didn’t 😂😂😂 Just finished my lawn! Thank you so much! I guess just think of the most simplest things first 😂😂

@ToolsnTechvids 3 месяца назад

Happy to help! haha

@gregbreton2412 3 года назад

OMG! This video helped me indirectly lol. My tractor had the exact same symptoms but I'm my case, my xt1 has a lever for the blades not a pull button. Got half way through my yard and came back to the front of my garage to add a little gas to the tank...set the break on and turned off the blades with the lever (so I thought) and got off...tractor turned off which I thought was weird cause it shouldn't have. Didn't think anything of it...added gas and went to start and had same symptoms as you. Pushed it into garage...tested battery, checked sparkplugs, even pulled the ignition solenoid and tested with the battery and my multimeter to confirm that was working. Watched your video and at the end when you said it was the blades being on i instantly looked and the tension spring attached to the lever pivot fell off and the blades were technically still on because of that...and that is why the tractor turned off when I got off the seat too! Reattached the spring... disengaged the blades...boom started like a charm. Thank you thank you thank you!

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

Haha! Glad my stupidity helped you out! Now when my mower doesn't start the blades are the first thing I check every time. lol

@user-jo1zi7sf8v Год назад

Thanks for this video and don't feel bad, I changed the Solenoid and the starter motor before taking my John deere to the shop. Now our second mower, which is 15 years old and a Cub, was running fine and like you just finished mowing and washed it real good, now it won't start! What the heck? My husband told me not to wash it :(

@sethbassion6768 3 года назад

This is great. I watched the entire video, then jumped up and ran to the garage. Yep.... I did the same thing. You saved me a lot of time and money to figure it out. Thanks!

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

Hahah!!! Glad you didn’t replace your Ignition switch.

@stevehansen8104 3 года назад

Same here. I started reading the comments and the light came on!!! What an ID-10-T I can be sometimes. I hit a rock and the mower stopped. Figured I blew a fuse or something electrical. Couldn’t find the fuse so went to RU-vid and came across this video. You have to remove the battery under the seat to get to the fuse. Who approves these designs anyway!!?? Very good job on the video young man.

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

@@stevehansen8104 We all have our blonde moments. haha Thank you!

@deborahscrandall7183 Месяц назад

Loved this! I followed your same checklist. No start. The reality of a possible costly shop fix was my worse fear. When you discovered you had the blades engaged, I said to myself, "Nooooo. Not something that stupid." Well, yes. I left my blades engaged. I also felt ridiculously foolish, but was greatly relieved for such an easy remedy.

@ToolsnTechvids Месяц назад

@@deborahscrandall7183 haha!!

@aquariuswithfire 2 года назад

My switch did the exact same thing and, your right, it does feel 'wrong' like you are turning past the resistance and getting no turn over. I started laughing when you checked the spark plug as it had absolutely nothing to do with the starting circuit. But the joke's on me. As soon as you said the mower was engaged I did a face palm and yelled so loud I scared the dog. Runs fine now. The only consolation is that I didn't pull this brain fart in front of my father in law LOL! Thank you and cheers!

@ToolsnTechvids 2 года назад

Welcome to the club and glad you got yours going! haha

@deerice6131 3 года назад

Well damn!!! My Dad was trying like all get out to get it started. After watching this and reading the comments, I went out and checked the blade engage switch and sure enough it was in the on position. I pushed it down and it started right up!! My Dad said, "Well why didn't you do that earlier?" 😂😂😂 Thank you for the video.

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

Haha!!! Happy to help.

@tiltedchaostv3306 3 года назад

No joke, my Cub Cadet hasnt started in 3 weeks, i saw this video, more specifically this coment and i was like "if i giggle this and it start im going to be so mad at myself.....*giggle* .......*starts right up* ......*silent disappointment*

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

@@tiltedchaostv3306 join the club haha

@ericglasser837 2 года назад

This is year two of owning my mower and kept in the garage over the winter. I bought a trickle charger as I thought that was the problem. Charged it all up and nothing. Watched your video and bingo! Thanks for the video!

@ToolsnTechvids 2 года назад

Haha! Happy to help!

@PrinceJones-wz3ov Год назад

This is crazy, I was having the same exact issue and as soon as I got to the end ran to my garage and this was my exact issue too. How could I not have seen that. Sure glad I found this video. You're a god send.

@ToolsnTechvids Год назад

Happy to help! haha

@anndrdadmoparaol7829 3 года назад

You saved us a big headache and money. After doing the same trouble shooting we watched your video and we also had the mower engaged. Thank you

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

Awesome! Haha

@matthewjames8798 3 года назад

Calm demeanor and research patience... Then of all things. That gave me a chuckle. I enjoy your videos.

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! haha

@slappyslap1159 9 месяцев назад

I did the same thing feel so stupid great video it helped

@ToolsnTechvids 9 месяцев назад

Hahaha!

@breeness56 3 года назад

First, thanks for putting the video up. It was informative. If anyone wants to know, he had the blades engaged and that's why it would not start.

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

Haha you’re welcome!

@breeness56 3 года назад

I also learned how to change my ignition switch, but I still don't know why mine won't start. 😭😭 I changed the ignition switch, checked the battery, tested the mower and starter with a jump box and changed my blades. The only thing I can think of is maybe a wire is broken somewhere or I keep hearing about a silenoid, (or sloanoid)idk. 😭

@INTERNATIONALvids 2 года назад

Mine I have to make sure left brake pedal is pushed down and then turn key to start, .. and yes blade has to be disengaged

@carololivie2095 2 года назад

@@breeness56 Are you pushing the choke up all the way until it hits the metal at top? You have to force it past the rabbit picture

@breeness56 2 года назад

@@carololivie2095 lol...this is a great question. Before my daddy passed, I just did things his way and I never knew to do that way until I started reading the manual and working on it. Thank you 💗💗

@fbhappycat 3 года назад

you actually helped me by showing me that the switch comes out without taking off the steering wheel

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

Cool!!

@jimpleskeane 2 года назад

Ugh... I took apart my carb after running it dry thinking I gunked up the works. Of course I left it engaged after working on it for an hour! Thanks for the vid and saving me the money of a troubleshooting fee at a small engine repair place. Just goes to shoe that even mistakes, sometimes especially so, are worth sharing with others. Thanks again!

@ToolsnTechvids 2 года назад

Happy to help! haha

@canamrider7195 Год назад

Tis good that you are attempting to learn how to fix things. We all start somewhere.

@brycemonahan2870 2 года назад

Next that happens just check your fuses because I just had that problem with my cub cadet

@ToolsnTechvids 2 года назад

Good advice!

@scottf2043 3 года назад

Thanks for video. Guess what, my blade was also engaged. Yes, your video solved my problem.

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

Welcome to the club! Glad you got it working haha

@darrinmcbreen9890 3 года назад

LMAO The blade was engaged the whole time. You're killing me...

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

Such a waste haha

@carololivie2095 2 года назад

As soon as you turned the key and there was no sound I knew it was a safety feature. Mine won't start unless The parking brake is on and I have to sit on the seat and the cutting blades can't be engaged. Another problem I had is if I don't use a heavy enough oil.. I had put in 5W30 since I had a lot of it for my car and the mower would die after 5 minutes of running and then wouldn't start.. When I put in just 30 it started running fine. One other time I took it to a repair place and the mechanic said that the gas tank was dirty and he dumped all the new fuel I just had put in and cleaned out the tank. It's a finicky lawn tractor.

@ToolsnTechvids 2 года назад

I could’ve used you when I was recording this video! haha

@jefferykirby934 2 года назад

NOT AS BAD AS NOT PUSHING CLUTCH IN TO START ONE. I BELIEVE THAT YOU MAY HAVE SOLVED ONE I'M TRYING TO FIX HAVE A GREAT DAY

@ToolsnTechvids 2 года назад

Haha happy to help!

@DerekMichaelAnderson 3 года назад

You’ll never guess.... but this same thing just happened to me and I had to find this video to realize it 🤣🤣😂😂 was about to call in on warranty until I strolled early into the comments section lmfao

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

Haha!! Glad it helped you out!

@bigchew3149 3 года назад

my best guess would be its just some new safety switch giving you trouble..

@tyronelyles8264 3 года назад

not a pointless video at all brother , same problem lol, first time i shut mower off without turning pto off haha , huge thanks for video , would of overlooked it

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

Haha! Glad it helped!

@randomite 3 года назад

It did gave me the idea to take the battery out for testing and that was the problem. It was totally out of charge and Advance Auto Parts charged it and all is good. And thankfully this is a free service. And this apparently was the work of my kids to turn on the ignition key and the battery died.

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

Glad you got it figured out!

@albido3749 2 года назад

Thank you we all been there ! No worries

@ToolsnTechvids 2 года назад

Haha!

@vovviel3049 Год назад

Same thing happened to me!!!! What a hoot!!!

@ToolsnTechvids Год назад

Welcome to the club!!

@genecole2082 2 года назад

I noticed you didn't have the brake on after you put the new switch on. Engine will not start without brake not on & blade disengaged.

@user-kn2vy3dn7g Год назад

Was really hopeful I could use this. Mine doing same, changed key, battery, brake switch, seat switch, fuse, and blades disengaged..still doesn't turn over😢. At total loss

@ToolsnTechvids Год назад

I’m sorry!

@rustyridenour2136 Год назад

Did you check your fuse?

@mikeosullivan9907 Месяц назад

Mine doesn't have that button bit I have the same issue won't start turn key and nothing not even lights. Replaced battery and still nothing. ???

@ivanouderkirk1082 2 года назад

What would the spark plug have to do with the engine not turning over?

@ToolsnTechvids 2 года назад

I never said I knew what I was doing lol

@itsxthexslim31 3 года назад

I’m having this same exact issue except my headlights don’t turn on. I’m stuck. Changed battery and the fuse under the battery tray

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

Hmmmm that’s interesting

@talldiscgolfer88 4 года назад

Fantastic!

@ToolsnTechvids 4 года назад

Such an easy fix lol

@sipdachery3 Год назад

Mine shut off while I was cleaning out a wad of grass. (Engine was on, due to low battery, but the blades were disengaged, and the parking break was on.) Now I have no power on the hour meter and nothing works. I did spin the blades to get a chunk of grass out. Still stumped. Battery is now fully charged yet zero power

@ToolsnTechvids Год назад

Yikes!

@ToolsnTechvids Год назад

Yikes!

@ToolsnTechvids Год назад

Yikes!

@JasonRichard-wu6ye 6 месяцев назад

if some one cut the ignition wires..and the PTO to cut the blades on won't work why

@jflete3081 3 года назад

😂😂 Thank you for the video just happened to me

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

It happens to the best of us haha

@BBRSCN 3 года назад

Just changed the solenoid and checked a variety of things to have the exact same thing be the problem…

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

Oh my haha

@ashleyzirkle8585 4 года назад

I maintain that the ignition switch was sketchy and needed to be replaced anyway.

@ToolsnTechvids 4 года назад

Agreed!

@danbrownjr759 2 года назад

Try putting your foot on the brake?

@ToolsnTechvids 2 года назад

I had the blades engaged. lol

@rgrottk 3 года назад

Really think you have an issue with one of the safety switches (mower, seat, PTO) you can verify this by running a jumper from the battery and touch the 12vot tab on the starter solenoid if the engine spins thats the issue you then search for which one of the switches is bad.

@ToolsnTechvids 3 года назад

Thanks!

@breeness56 3 года назад

😭😭 Well I took out the silver thingy under the seat in the safety switch and it still doesn't start. The thing powers right up when I put the jumper to it. Check the battery power. It's good. Blades aren't engaged. Stupid HOA people made me mad so I cut the grass in the rain. I miss my daddy. I'm don't have the boy parts to do this...

@moparscot9271 2 года назад

@@breeness56 Did you ever get yours fixed? They make the seat switches so if you just unplug them they still do not allow it to start. If you need help with anything like this let me know…I work on small engines like these and will try to help you.

@breeness56 2 года назад

@@moparscot9271 I ended up replacing literally every part except the wiring harness....and guess what, it is the problem. I bought all those tools that reads electrical things and I couldn't figure it out so my beautiful mower with all the new attachments has sat for a year. 😥😥 I don't know who to call. Thank you so much for your reply though 😁

@moparscot9271 2 года назад

@@breeness56 do you have an Instagram account I could follow so we could talk off of RU-vid? It may not need the whole wiring harness.