Looking for JD 110 advice!

[Mfullerton]

Hello and thanks for having me! I'm working on a 1966 John Deere 110 lawn tractor that I recovered from a house we purchased. I replaced the battery, fuel filter, drained the tank and lines, and got her up and running- albeit a little rough.

She cut out on me and I'm not even getting clicks from the solenoid- I'm thinking I blew the mainline fuse, but am having trouble figuring out where it's located. Has anyone replaced this and can point me in the right direction so I don't take apart more than I need to?

 

[Mrsig]

and enjoy the forum!

 

[Roadworthy]

See if you're getting voltage to the control wires on the solenoid. It's possible the solenoid has failed. If you're not getting voltage there back track to the ignition / starter switch. Do not assume it's a fuse. Sometimes starter switches fail.

 

[whitenorth]

Yes, starter switches fail. When I got my Dad's JD 110 lawn tractor from my brother, it wouldn't start either unless I held it in the start position. As soon as it went to the run position it quit. Replaced the switch and it ran but, it had a couple other issues that caused it to not have enough power to mow. Like carb was somewhat plugged and points were so far out of adjustment I was surprised it even ran.