40hp force engine wont start

[Sparten2297]

I have a 40hp force engine that wont start. When the key is turned i hear a clicking noise , and the starting moter does not raise and tries to spin. Does any one know what the issue is?

 

[gm280]

Well "welcome: aboard Sparter2297. Nice to have you join us...

Well with so little info, I would check the battery first and make sure it was both good and charged fully. If the battery checks out good (load tested good) I would follow on with the wires from the battery to the engine compartment. Remove and clean every wire connection to bright shiny metal, including the ground wire connections as well, and reattach tightly. If it still doesn't try to start, jump straight to the starter bypassing the starter solenoid. If that doesn't get the starter spinning, you need to remove the starter and have it serviced as well. Report back so we can follow up with further ideas. JMHO

 

[jerryjerry05]

Test light??
Someone at the key.
Have them turn the key as you test all 3 posts on the solenoid.
You should have power at all 3 when the switch is activated.
Power on all 3? then the starter might be bad? Bad battery?
2 big posts on the solenoid. Power on only one? bad solenoid.