20 Most Recent Ariens MaxZoom60 60" 25HP Kohler Zero Turn Lawn Mower 2012 Model Questions & Answers

Joel, Recheck battery to make sure it has good charge >12 v and all battery and starter wiring,plugs,connections are clean,tight and undamaged. If you remove spark plug and engine spins freely from the key, the engine compression release or valve clearance needs adjusted. It is probable the solenoid or starter is faulty, the starter Bendix/drive may be sticking. If you can, give the starter a couple sharp raps with a hammer or bar and then try to start. Check the attached links,instruction and guides to help diagnose starting issue. Good luck "I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button. Check out some of my other posts if you need more tips and info." http://troybilt.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/86/~/clicking-sound-while-attempting-to-key-start---riding-mower What Are the Symptoms of Bad Starter Motor on Riding Mower Engine My Bolens lawn tractor won start It just clicks when turn the key even... Craftsman riding mower won start Just clicks the starter motor

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Here is the full parts schematic and wiring diagram. https://www.partstree.com/models/915067-1740-ariens-zoom-40-zero-turn-mower-17hp-kohler-sn-010000-above/ ..

Go to this site: http://apache.ariens.com/cgibin/ctrg0005?SESSIONID=0.5721913612416231&Site=ARIENSS

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/ezr-1542-blades-wont-engage.176529/

A snatching clutch is the most likely reason, or a dirty carburetor. Lots of help in the link https://www.google.com/search?q=engine+runs+fine+until+I+engage+the+mowing+deck ..

If you killed the motor by jamming the blades, the mower belt may have come off or broke. Check to see if it is still in place. Also with the engine off, turn the blades by hand and see if the upper pullies turn.

Check the start relay (not starter solenoid) energizes during crank. If the start relay does not energize then the magneto kill shunt is closed, hence no spark.

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It seems to be a common issue when you change a belt! Most people have it the other was when they won't turn. https://www.google.com/search?q=Ariens+snowblower+932102+auger+will+not+stop+spinning ..

Did you remove the rear screw located beside the dipstick tube?

Starter energize requires the following.

PTO - Off
Steering arms - Out
Ignition switch - Start position
Battery + fuse intact
Battery - fuse intact

Cycle PTO on/off, steering arms in/out. Check both fuses. Check battery voltage >12.0V.

.8mm will get you sorted.

perhaps the seat safety switch has dirt on the contacts

Get a haynes or clymer book for complete service n repair

The problem likely is with the SEAT/PTO RELAY not remaining energize. Look for open or disconnected wire (PURPLE) from the relay towards the ignition switch.

See wiring diagram;
https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/manufacturer/ariens/zero-turn-lawn-mowers/ezr/915308-000101-ezr-1742-17hp-b-s-42-deck/wiring-diagram

Ignition timing slightly out would be the main reason. Dirty spark plug is another Dirty carb is the last I thought of another. Failing battery. It doesn't have enough amps for cranking and spark.

BELTS BREAKING MANY TIMES TEARS WIRES LOOSE TO THE ELECTRIC CLUTCH

See parts diagram

https://www.ariens.com/en-us/partsdiagrams?aribrand=ARN#/Ariens/915017_(000101_-_)_EZR_1542%2c_15hp_B%26S%2c_42%22_Deck/42%22_Mower_Spindle/6415040015/07200057/y

Likely you will need to remove the deck from the mower.

Then remove the blade, tray, and retainer to expose the woodruff key. Remove key and spindle should slide out of the spindle housing.

The "START" relay needs to remain energized. Could be seat switch or other. See link below for wiring diagram.

https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/manufacturer/ariens/zero-turn-lawn-mowers/sport-zoom/915031-000101-009999-1232-sport-zoom-12hp-b-s-32-deck/wiring-diagram