Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): JD Sabre wont start, starter solenoid, briggs stratton

Question
Briggs & Stratton 28E700 Engine. JD1546. Nothing happens when we turn the key except small clicking noise in engine. Battery tested 12v. Can start it with jumper cables on battery then touch to starter. If it is the solenoid, where is it located? Thank you.

Answer
Hello Scott:

You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Engine and Mower at this Site Addy, http://jdpc.deere.com/jdpc/servlet/com.deere.u90490.partscatalog.view.servlets.H... and Enter the Model Numbers  (Sabre) and Click Find. Then Select your Model from the Search Results Area. Then Select the Sectional File. Then Select the Section of the Mower you Wish to View Online. The Quickest and Easiest Way to Locate the Solenoid, is to Follow the Battery Wire from the Starter to the Solenoid. I have Found that All the OEM Change where they Locate the Starter 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.** 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.

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John

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John