It was mentioned above but wasnt commented much on, but i agree with Retro.
Installing a larger wire from the Battery + to Solenoid & Solenoid to Starter is a great idea. While your at it you might as well upgrade the grounds too. I make a "circle" when upgrading grounds. Run a cable from the Battery - to Motor, Motor to the Chassis and Chassis to the Battery -.
Its funny this was brought up because yesterday i changed a starter on a zero turn. Went to crank it and nothing, the solenoid would click but the starter wouldnt even try to spin. Got my meter and started checking voltage and grounds. Jumped the solenoid to see if the new starter was the issue, when i did this the starter spun but slow, very slow. So now im thinking its the starter. After troubleshooting some more it turns out the Battery - where it was attached to the chassis was very very loose. Tightened it up and it started on the first hit. Not saying your issue is a ground or to small of a power wire but its always a good thing to upgrade when your in the area.
Wayne
Installing a larger wire from the Battery + to Solenoid & Solenoid to Starter is a great idea. While your at it you might as well upgrade the grounds too. I make a "circle" when upgrading grounds. Run a cable from the Battery - to Motor, Motor to the Chassis and Chassis to the Battery -.
Its funny this was brought up because yesterday i changed a starter on a zero turn. Went to crank it and nothing, the solenoid would click but the starter wouldnt even try to spin. Got my meter and started checking voltage and grounds. Jumped the solenoid to see if the new starter was the issue, when i did this the starter spun but slow, very slow. So now im thinking its the starter. After troubleshooting some more it turns out the Battery - where it was attached to the chassis was very very loose. Tightened it up and it started on the first hit. Not saying your issue is a ground or to small of a power wire but its always a good thing to upgrade when your in the area.
Wayne