Lawn tractor locked up

[harley]

It's a farm implement. Have you tried hitting it with a hammer?

 

[Car-Guy]

It's a farm implement. Have you tried hitting it with a hammer?

often works for me... Even when it doesn't work, I feel better.

 

[38Chevy454]

You should be able to do some quick voltage measurements. When the key is turned to "on" do you have +12v at the coil for the engine, or whatever the ignition is? In "start" do you have +12v going to the solenoid. You can jump the solenoid to see if the engine cranks over. With ignition on, that should start it.

Also, check all electrical connections, especially grounds. Electricity needs good conduction to work right.

 

[travelover]

.......... Electricity needs good conduction to work right.

As does an orchestra.

 

[Amethyst]

I kicked it. Didn't help.

It's a farm implement. Have you tried hitting it with a hammer?

 

[travelover]

I kicked it. Didn't help.

If that didn't work, it is definitely time for a new tractor.