Ryobi-RT 190 - 19 hrse. 42" Kohler eng. 2 yrs old. It makes a "click" sound(Relay?) around the front engine when I try to start it? Battery is fine.I left the key in the "ON" position all winter! Any thoughts? Thks.

Jim Courneya, March 2007

try another battery as this one will have fully discharged and
will not hold its charge. Also try bypasssing the starter switch
with a screwdriver between the input and switching
terminals on the solenoid, but make sure the transmission and
blades are in neutral first
the clicking sound is the solenoid engaging showing a small
current reaching it
any mechanic should do this in 2 or 3 minutes.

pumpkin man, March 2007