I have a husqvarna 42 inch zero turn riding mower that won't do anything when I turn the key but I can jump the soliend and it will crank over and start. When I try to take off I release the parking break and pull the handles in and it will die. Is this the ignition or what?

SOURCE: Have a Husqvarna riding mower

For a riding mower to start, all of the safety interlocks must be "made".
The brake may have to be set.
The transmission may have to be in neutral.
The blades must be disengaged.
The driver may have to be in the seat.
If one of the necessary interlocks is not "made", the mower will not start.

Gary

SOURCE: Won't crank--some kind of electrical problem

Disconnect the (battery) starter cable and check with a multimeter the continuity of the starter relay thru the relay terminals which connect the battery to the starter (key will have to be turned to start) -- if you get continuity, it's likely not the relay, but I'm with you, it sure sounds like the relay (solenoid).


P.S. Running a starter directly off a charger is a good way to burn up a charger.