Hello- It's been a while. Still working on this machine. It's actually worked since we last messaged. Needed a new starter too- all that was good and ready to go. I have 12v on both posts you told me to check with key on. I also have continuity to ground when I test ground to frame- I think it read 02.00. I turn the key on, all lights come on, I hear the fuel pump, turn the key, nothing! So frustrating....The round object with the two heavy wires is the main power contactor. None of the three relays shown have been replaced recently. The battery negative connection is connected to the frame on a stud right inside of the rear door opening by the battery. A good starting point is to take the lug loose, clean both the lug and the base of the stud (mine had paint on it). If problems persist, measure the voltage between the frame and battery negative post with the key on. Should be near zero volts, if not you may have a bad connection on the battery or a failed ground cable (they can corrode internally).
Hopefully try tomorrow- rained all day today. Thanks again, so frustrating!!In post #28 you say that the starter does not crank but you hear a click.
Put positive meter test lead on positive battery and hold there with needle vicegrips if you do not have alligator clips.
Hold negative test lead on S-Terminal of starter while someone holds the key switch in start position for 5-10 seconds.
If the reading on the meter is more than 0.5 volts with fully charged battery, you have a problem in the safety circuit.
What voltage did you get on your meter when checking the ground as I advised in post #25 from frame with red test lead, to battery negative with black test lead while holding the key in start position for 5-10 seconds. Good to have lights and fan on when doing test to flow some current to be able to measure voltage drop.
Take a picture of this post to know what test to do when you get to machine. My little trick!
Let me know what you find and will advice what to check next.
Simon C
Hopefully try tomorrow- we had rain all day. Thanks again for the help!Did you check to see if the alarm / oil pressure light came on? If it does it suggests a problem in the safety circuit, where the alternator isn’t pulling the safety line down when powered but not turning.
So when I first turn the key I hear a beep, all lights come on, then go off. Then all that is blinking is the oil light and battery light. I can hear the fuel pump. Soon as I turn the key-nothing. I let it sit with the key on and it never beeped again.Did you check to see if the alarm / oil pressure light came on? If it does it suggests a problem in the safety circuit, where the alternator isn’t pulling the safety line down when powered but not turning.