G2000S

Bee-Positive

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Equipment
BX1880, FEL, Tooth Bar, MMM, QH, Ballast Box
Nov 16, 2022
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Amsterdam, NY
Have you tried Messick's - they have a parts locator. Not saying they can find one but it's worth a try.

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pigdoc

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G1800S L2500
Aug 19, 2022
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SE Pennsylvania
Try taking the relay to a good auto parts store, if you can find one. Could be that there is a generic replacement. Or not.

-Paul
 

pigdoc

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G1800S L2500
Aug 19, 2022
313
237
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SE Pennsylvania
Why do you think you need a new one?

Dan
Oh, good call, Dan.

On my G1800, the starting circuit is very particular about the safety switch on the brake pedal. I have not gotten under there yet to see if there is any opportunity to adjust it. Point is that it is sensitive, and if doesn't function correctly, it will mimic a bad relay.

Also, I find that the starter circuit is sensitive to battery amperage. In other words, if the battery is not fully charged, I just get a click when I twist the key. Twenty minutes on the battery charger and the tractor cranks right up. [My battery is getting old.]

-Paul
 

TheOldHokie

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Equipment
L3901/LA525, B7200DT/B1630, G2160/RCK60, G2460/RCK60
Apr 6, 2021
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Myersville, MD
windyridgefarm.us
Oh, good call, Dan.

On my G1800, the starting circuit is very particular about the safety switch on the brake pedal. I have not gotten under there yet to see if there is any opportunity to adjust it. Point is that it is sensitive, and if doesn't function correctly, it will mimic a bad relay.

Also, I find that the starter circuit is sensitive to battery amperage. In other words, if the battery is not fully charged, I just get a click when I twist the key. Twenty minutes on the battery charger and the tractor cranks right up. [My battery is getting old.]

-Paul
Thats pretty much the story of most lawn tractors made today and the foruns are full of stories just like yours.

The relay is probably not going to actually fix the problem. I gave up trying to fix my G2160 and just jumper the starter. Cranks every time.

Dan
 

tbk5

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L3710, L3010, ZD1211, RTV900xt, GR2100, lots of 3pt equipment
Sep 24, 2013
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Central AL
When the relay went on the starter for my GR2100, I took the Denso part number off the starter and matched up a compatible solenoid on Amazon. It was a $20 fix.