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Riding lawn mower that wont start with the key but if you jump the solenoid it starts right up it has a new ignition and a new solenoid?
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∙ 13y ago
Most of the time this is caused by a bad safety switch. Most riding mowers have at least three safety switches.
1) The clutch/brake pedal. (it needs to be down to crank the motor)
2) The seat safety (You have to be seated to run but usually it will crank and start without this one causing trouble)
3) The deck height lever. (it usually has to be all the way up)
4) There may be a fourth on the shifter. (it usually has to be in nuetral)
If any of these go bad they could cause your problem. My guess would be the ckutch/brake switch.
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Is there an ignition on lawnmower that you have to turn on?
Not on a push mower that has no electric start. On a riding mower, yes there is an ignition key.
Will an ignition switch keep a lawn mower engine from sparking?
Generally the ignition switch activates headlights on a riding mower and the start position only send current to the starter solenoid. If you turn the key and the engine cranks over than the lack of spark is going to be something else. If it is a riding mower you will have several safety switches to prevent start up under unsafe conditions.
What do you do if after reversing the battery cables on a riding mower there is not even a click from the ignition sysem?
Depending on what model mower you have, there could be several problems. But, start by checking the fuse. Most mowers have a fuse that is located near the starter solenoid.
Lawm mower has no power when key is on?
If it is a riding mower it may have a blown fuse. They are usually located near the solenoid.
How do you find solenoid on yard pro riding mower?
I assume you are talking about the starter solenoid: Follow the positive battery cable from the battery - the other end will be connected to the starter solenoid.
How do you wire a solenoid on a bolens riding mower?
Find your model number and look for wiring diagram at sonnysbolens.com
What causes you starter on a riding lawn mower to stay engaged after shutting off the key?
Sounds like a bad ignition switch. It could also be a bad starter solenoid. If you can find the solenoid you can unplug one of the small wires while it is trying to crank over and see if it stops. If it does it is probably the switch. If it doesn't then it is probably the solenoid.
What does the solenoid switch look like on a riding lawn mower?
Here is a link to a store that sells them. There is a good picture that you can use to identify the solenoid. http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=3160204.
How do you hook up a solenoid on a riding mower?
I assume you mean a starter solenoid. Look at how the old one is hooked up. Put the new one in that way. ...and disconnect the battery first.
Riding lawn mower diagram of a starter solenoid?
Like any power switch you have Power in, Ground, Switched Power out and the Switch Terminal.
Where is the safety switch located to start the mower because you have to press the clutch a lot of times to get it to engage to start This is on a Ranchking riding mower.?
The safety switch to start the motor on a Ranchking riding mower is located in the ignition. If the clutch needs to be depressed several times before the mower will start, there might be a problem with the adjustment of the clutch.
Riding mower timing?
Can I do it myself, set the timing on my riding mower.
