[AT] OT-Problem with Cub Cadet 1641

Jerry Rhodes jlrhod at paulding-net.com
Wed Sep 8 16:06:31 PDT 2004


Mike, sounds like the same as I had on my WH, starter stuck on flywheel,( or
grounded out), pull the starter and check her out
Jerry NW Ohio
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike S Meulenberg" <msm10301 at juno.com>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 8:13 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] OT-Problem with Cub Cadet 1641


> Ok,
> Here's what I tried tonight. I took apart the battery connections just to
> be sure their was no corrosion. I checked the plug on the back of the
> ignition switch, and there was no melting of any kind. While I was doing
> this, I had the battery on a charger to get it fully charged. I put
> everything back together and tried the jumper method. Here are the
> results all done with the key off:
>
> 1. Positive bat. terminal to the first terminal on the solenoid - no
> cranking plenty of sparks
> 2. Positive bat. terminal to the second terminal on the solenoid - no
> cranking still plenty sparks
> 3. Positive bat. terminal directly to the starter lug - sparks, no
> cranking.
> Did I do something wrong here?
> I also pulled the battery out of my truck and hooked it up the best I
> could, solenoid fluttered, only much faster. Any other ideas, I'm glad I
> have a backup mower....
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
>
>
> On Tue, 7 Sep 2004 14:49:41 -0500 "Larry D. Goss" <rlgoss at evansville.net>
> writes:
> > Umph.  You're right, Steve.  I had forgotten about the "melted
> > connector" problem.  I've run into several of them on Cub Cadets.
> >
> > Larry
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Steve W.
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 1:32 PM
> > To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> > Subject: Re: [AT] OT-Problem with Cub Cadet 1641
> >
> > Mike,
> >  Common problem on the Cubs is the connector on the back of the
> > ignition
> > switch. They tend to melt. My 1641 had melted the plastic connector
> > to
> > the point that the battery didn't charge and the tractor would just
> > die
> > without warning. What you do is pull the battery out, reach in and
> > pull
> > the connector off the back of the switch. You will probably find
> > the
> > plastic is fried. All is not lost though. The outer plastic is the
> > same
> > as the one used on the PTO switch. On mine the three places for the
> > PTO
> > connections were fine and I just pulled the spade connectors out
> > using a
> > small screwdriver to release them and swapped the plastic shields
> > around, make sure you clean the connectors good and remove the
> > switch
> > and clean up the rusty connectors on the back as well. When you put
> > them
> > back together it is a good idea to use some grease to keep it from
> > occurring again. Also I swapped out the inline blade fuse holder
> > since
> > the connections in it were not in good shape either.
> > If you need any other info just holler. I have the FSM and parts
> > listings for the 1641 and all most attachments as well.
> >
> > Steve Williams
> > Near Cooperstown NY
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Mike S Meulenberg" <msm10301 at juno.com>
> > To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> > Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 10:03 PM
> > Subject: [AT] OT-Problem with Cub Cadet 1641
> >
> >
> > > Hi All,
> > > I have an interesting problem with my mowing tractor, a Cub Cadet
> > 1641. I
> > > was mowing with the tractor, and shut it off, when I went to
> > restart
> > it ,
> > > all I got was a rapid clicking sound from the solenoid next to
> > the
> > > battery. I've checked all the grounds I could find, and cleaned
> > them
> > up,
> > > still the problem persists. The voltage reading across the
> > battery
> > > terminals is 12.07 v. The battery had been getting weaker for the
> > last
> > > several weeks, sometimes requiring a jump to start the tractor. I
> > tried
> > > charging the battery, as well as jumping the tractor from my
> > truck
> > with
> > > no success. I called the dealer's service dept. and they thought
> > it
> > might
> > > be an ignition switch, or a bad ground.
> > > I'm not sure how to test an ignition switch. Any thoughts.
> > >
> > > Thanks much,
> > > Mike
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