Originally Posted by PhillyRag
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I even tried a new battery and it still wouldnt start unless jumped with the charger.


New as in NEW, or just a different battery. What's more important then "static" battery voltage, is the voltage while cranking.
They may show 12.5v while static, but could drop down severely when any load is applied.
If you have a known GOOD battery, & still the same, then comment about starter could be pertinent.

I got stung by this last summer on our Kubota, Started fine and was mowing, Jumped off to move a branch without disengaging the deck. Lights would light etc. but no start. chased my tail for 4 or 5 hours, and it was the flippin battery. spank spank spank