Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Cub Cadet no igition, jumper wire, volt light

Question
My father have a cub cadet 1610 1985, when they turn the switch on , nothing produce, no start , no clic on the starter. The battery is check and full load, the solenoid is new and the starter too. When i jump the two large terminal on the solenoid the starter turn the engine. I have no idea , what i can check now to resolve the problems ....

Answer
Hi Daniel,

Since you have already checked the starter, you'll need to trace the entire circuit from the starter to the battery.  All testing can be done with a 12 volt light or a voltmeter.   The solenoid, switches the battery power to the starter, when power from the key switch is sent to the small terminal on the solenoid. To test the solenoid, first make sure that you have power at its large terminal which comes from the battery. Then jump power from that terminal or the battery positive post, to its small terminal. You should hear a click and the other large terminal that feeds the starter should be energized. If not, then the solenoid is bad. If good, then continue tracing the power through the key switch to the battery until you find the break in the power path. Most equipment has safety switches in the seat and on the blade engagement lever. Check them by temporarily bypassing with a small jumper wire.

Let me know how you make out.
Michael