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Old 08-10-2023, 06:22 PM
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I have a 149 that won't engage the starter, or do literally anything for that matter when I turn the key to "start". Just, dead. Nothing. I ran it one weekend without a problem, shut off the ignition like normal, and the next weekend when I went to start it I got bupkis.

I can turn the ignition to "on" (and the ammeter on the dash jiggles) and jump the starter from the battery, so it's not the starter itself (right?). It also charges the battery and runs without a problem once it's running.

I suspect the ignition switch is what might be broken, however before I go fooling around behind the dash cowl is there anything else it might be that I could test before I buy a new one? (would I need to buy a new one or is this a simpler fix?)

Electrical work is my absolute nemesis, and I barely know how to operate a multi-meter, but I can follow detailed instructions like a boss so 101-level explanations are appreciated.

Thanks!
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Old 08-10-2023, 07:08 PM
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The power for the Starter Solenoid, comes out of the Ignition Switch on the "S" terminal----> then to the PTO Switch ----> then to the Neutral Safety Switch (LH Brake Pedal) ----> then to the Starter Solenoid.


AS A TEST.......

Run a Jumper Wire, from the Battery (+) Positive to the ORG/BLK terminal (small terminal) on the Starter Solenoid, and see if the starter rolls over.

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Old 08-10-2023, 07:23 PM
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Yes, doing that I was able to start it. Question is, does that just mean the starter switch itself is broke or corroded, or something else between there and the starter?
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Old 08-10-2023, 09:03 PM
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Your problem is a result of one of those three devices being bad or a bad wire.

You will have to start and trace the issue down.

Start at the Ign Switch. Using that test wire (with the PTO off and the Pedal depressed) touch terminal "S" and see what happens. Work your way down the line.

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