Cub Cadet LT 1045 not starting

I have the Cub Cadet model LT1045 lawn tractor, factory number 13AX11CH056.

I am not a repair guy, but on a previous owned Craftsman law tractor, I put in a new solenoid to solve this problem.

I turn the ignition key and ... nothing. The amp meter does light and so do the headlights.

The solenoid does not make a click sound.

I plan to change the solenoid. 3 questions.

1. Are solenoids for all LT1045 the same, or do I need a specific one related to my "factory" number, 13AX11CH056 ?

2. What is a good online source for this.

3. THe solenoid looks awkward to get at. Is it best to remove the batterery and pieces around the solenoid to remove it, or is it possible, and better to remove the plastic "dash" to get at the solenoid? It would appear that to remove the dash the wheel needs to be removed also.

Thanks

MarkMows .... ok, I also have a blade for it to do snow removal on the driveway....