Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Honda Riding Mower, jumper cable, model honda

Question
I have a Honda Riding mower, model 3813, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that won't start.   When I turn the key it is just dead, makes absolutely no noise, no clicking, or anything.....I do have power in the batter so it is not that.   I jumped it directly from my truck batter to the starter and there was nothing.    Could my problem be the starter?    or something else?    If it is the starter, do I have to pull the engine to take the starter off???     Thanks Joe

Answer
Hello Joe:

From your Description it Sounds like a Bad Starter. Does the Starter Make Any Noise at All when Jumped as you Described? If No, then the Starter is Bad and Requires Replacing. The Following is an Instruction File I Made for Checking/Testing the Starter and Solenoid. **(with the Spark Plug/s Removed) To Check the Solenoid and Starter, Once you are Sure the Battery is Fully Charged/New, then Use your Jumper Cable Set and Attach the Positive Lead Onto the Positive Post of the Battery (make sure the Battery is Fully Charged or is a New Battery). Now Firmly Touch the Large Post on the Starter. If the Starter Does Not Turn and you can turn the Engine by Hand, then the Starter is Bad. If the Starter Turns the Engine Properly, Then Check the Solenoid. Firmly Touch the Small Post at the Base of the Solenoid that has the Ign Wire Attached to it. If The Starter Does Not Turn and the Solenoid Clicks, Then the Solenoid is Bad.** Some of these Engines have to be Loosened and Raised to Remove the Starter. I have Not had the Opportunity to Work on this Particular Model Honda yet, so I can Not be Sure. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower/Engine at this Site Addy, http://hayward.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&app=ASP&lang=EN&TF=Mainfram... and Select the Catalog American Honda. Now Select Lawn Tractor and then Scroll Down to your Model and Click on it. Now Select the Section of the Mower you Wish to View. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John