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How can I fix my Mtd Ranch King 12hp 42" ?

Some times it will start with the key and sometimes it won't. Brand new battery and nothing happens with the key, but sometimes it works. I usually have to jump the starter to get it started. I don't know if there are any other safety switches, the only one I found is on the right side the deck arm for raising and lowering the deck pushes a button on top of the switch. Or is a a solinoid problem?
Bob, July 2008
Mine has a safety swith in the seat too so you have to be on the seat for it to start

screwgunner, August 2008
Some times it will start with the key and sometimes it won't. Brand new battery and nothing happens with the key, but sometimes it works. I usually have to jump the starter to get it started. I don't know if there are any other safety switches, the only one I found is on the right side the deck arm for raising and lowering the deck pushes a button on top of the switch. Or is a a solinoid problem?

stevie, August 2008
link Click here to see other fixes for Ranch King.