Cub Cadet Push Button Ignition

[-bowfreak-]

I wanted to get my mower out to mulch up some leaves. Normally when you set down and push the button you see the voltage flash on the display. When I push the button now, nothing is displayed and the mower won’t crank. First thing I dis was clean up the battery terminals/connection. Then I tried to jumper the brake safety switch and the seat pressure switch. Neither worked. I am leaning towards the ignition switch itself being bad. Does anyone know a way to bypass the switch or to check it?


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[DenimChicken]

Silly question, but is the battery dead?

 

[-bowfreak-]

Silly question, but is the battery dead?

It’s not silly and I meant to mention that the battery is fully charged.


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[-bowfreak-]

Anyone?


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[Titan]

My guess is there a main fuse somewhere close to the battery.

Is the starter accessible? Did you try to jump the terminals?

 

[DenimChicken]

Check for power at the ignition switch.

Check relays and fuses.

Also, is there an additional safety switch in the shifter mechanism?

 

[-bowfreak-]

Check for power at the ignition switch.

Check relays and fuses.

Also, is there an additional safety switch in the shifter mechanism?

It’s hydrostatic but there is a safety switch for the blade engagement.


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[Weldor]

My little cub cadet did same thing, 2 things bad battery(load test) meter said it was at 12.2 volt. pPut a load tester on it dropped to 1.9 volts. Second was the Brake pedal safety switch. That one was my bad. I forgot to hold the peddle down while trying to start it. Brain fart.