LT 1050 only "clicks" when trying to start.

[jshuke]

The battery is good.
Ran fine last Fall when put up.
BUT, when I turn the key, it only "clicks" 1 time faintly..Does NOT TURN OVER AT ALL.
I can turn it over from the top of the motor.
Is there a voltage regulator that could be bad?
Could it just be the starter?
Thanx

 

[bbranstetter]

Do you have 10.5 to 12 volts going from the key to the starter solenoid? Its not unheard of for the key switch contacts to go bad or the solenoid to a little weak and start using a little more amperage, taking out the key switch contacts. Just a thought. Hope you get it running.

 

[sblunier]

How Do you know the battery is good? Sounds like a plain old dead battery. Jump it with car first before you go any further......

Also check for loose battery cable connections.

 

[mhomrighausen]

John S. Any update information that you can provide? Everyone here loves to hear updates and if their suggestions helped.

 

[nziegenfuss]

Sounds like the classic solenoid issue. Used to happen on cars and trucks as well.