JOhn Deere 425 won't even crank
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John Deere 425 won't start???
Comments (3)What's the serial#? There's different schematics for those above/below 070000. Deere schematics are rather "tedious", so I don't want to waste time looking at the wrong one. There ARE multiple fuses to check that could prevent relays from functioning....See MoreJohn Deere weed eater won't crank
Comments (1)I have one of these (also a John Deere) about the same age. Mine would not start no matter what I did, it had both spark and fuel. It finally started running when I took off the muffler and cleaned out the spark arrester screen with compressed air. I've had several small two-stoke engines fail to start and run because the spark arrester was plugged....See MoreJohn Deere Z425 zero-turn mower won't turn over.
Comments (1)I'm no mechanic but sounds like the starter isn't engaging, Does it have a solenoid? If so you should be able to bypass it, Can you turn the key to the on position and jump start it at the starter? Are you sure the motor isn't locked up, check the oil, Hope some of these suggestions help....See MoreJohn Deere RX 75 won't crank
Comments (1)Could be one or more interlocks. My first choice would be the ignition switch (key). Sounds like intermittent contact. Second choice would be the solenoid. Do you know how to jump the solenoid? This would help you focus on whether either part is the culprit. To jump the solenoid, you need to put +12v to the third wire (the smaller connection). Solenoid should click and start cranking motor....See MoreUser
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