2004 Takeuchi TL130 - No Start, Starter Not Cranking
Best thread that I can find to post the following.
I was operating my 2004 Takeuchi TL130 in about 40 degree F weather, it died, possibly by overpowering the hydraulics(unsure what caused it to die). I tried to start the machine after a few minutes and nothing, just rapid clicking from the starter. Here's what's been tested.
1. Removed Battery(2mo old, 850 CCA Everstart) from machine, charged overnight to 12.9V, cleaned terminals and reinstalled. It was at 12.2 when I removed it from the machine, I was operating it at night with the lights on so my alternator could possibly be part of this problem. Need to get running so I can test it.
2. Removed Starter to do a bench test, operated correctly when jumping solenoid starter wire from key to battery terminal, reinstalled starter.
3. Tested voltage at starter to ground on machine, reads 12.84 V @ the starter to engine block.
4. Tested voltage at battery 12.89 V
5. Turn key to start, rapid clicking, sounds like not enough amps to crank starter?
6. Hooked up Jumper cable to battery to try and jump the machine, same effect.
7. Tried shorting solenoid terminal to 12V terminal from battery, starter won't turn over.
8. Turned key to start position to turn over, voltage dropped to 12.64 while "cranking". Of course it wasn't cranking but it was getting sufficient amperage, or so I thougt.
After these test, I'm not sure where I should turn to next.