Get the numbers off the engine, and maybe I can figure out the model#.

Other details like hydro or geared, deck width etc. can help.

Seat switch has nothing to do with the crank circuit.

Until you get the battery CHARGED & LOAD TESTED, we are wasting our time.

I'll get the numbers off the engine this afternoon. Also will get a battery charger to get the battery charged. To answer the other questions it is a 48" cut and has a hydrostatic transmission. No need to respond until I get the numbers off the engine unless your clairvoyant or something.

I have the numbers but let me answer the question about the solenoid: it is piggy backed on the starter. I have a Kohler 23 HP v-Twin-Model No: cv6758; serial no: 3305109631 and family 3khys7252gc. Hopefully this helps. I was reading this upside down as it's stuffed into my garage. Let me know if there is something I missed

The only two CV675's I have are rated at 20 HP, while the CV674's are rated for 23 HP.

You haven't described exactly what the problem is.

Totally dead, just a click, slow cranking or ???

What's the results of the LOAD TEST?

Had a fuel leak that I have been trying to sort out but it won't even turn over. Model number I found is 917.273260. Please forgive me as what to do on the load test escapes me and I haven't been able to get a charger at this time.

Finally got the engine to turn over but looks like starved for fuel. I see no fuel in the filter as I have a see thru filter. Keep in mind it hasn't been started since Feb. this year. Could it be the fuel pump?

I show that tractor as having a KohlerCV674-75574.

IF it's sat since Feb, there's a good chance the carb is clogged up due to ethanol fuel.

You can prime the carb with a couple teaspoons of gas to see if it's a fuel delivery problem. Appearance of the filter can be deceiving.

You can Google "Load Test".

Basically it puts the battery in a heavy discharge state (as in cranking the engine) and checks to see if it has sufficient capacity.

8 penlight batteries will generate 12V, but not come close to cranking the engine because they don't have the amperage.

10-4 on google. I have been hitting the carb with some "Stabil" starting fluid and as long as there was enough starting fluid in the carb it would run until burned off. Would this be the same as your advice of putting a teaspoon of gas into the carb?

Yep

I have finally placed new fuel pump on tractor and still will not run. I can smell fuel getting to the carb after turning over several times. I have good spark on both plugs. could this be a rider relay or bad carburetor?

The carb is clogged. A new fuel pump won't fix that.

Like Bill says, stuck float, clogged carb.

Walt Conner