Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): John Deere 170-Will not turn over..., john deere 170, jumper cable

Question
Hello- I have a John Deere 170 that will not turn over. We have checked the battery and charged it, tried jumping it, everything, but we still get the same "clicking" sound when we try to start it. I think that power is getting to the starter, but either not enough or is not being directed correctly. The engine has not seized. I think it might be the starter, does that sound possible? Anything else is might be? Thank you very much for any advice you can provide.

Answer
Hello Scott:

**(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.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John