Hi everyone...weird problem with my Honda Harmony 2013 riding mower. Starts and runs like a champ. But, today, I turned the key to the off position and nothing happened. I can't shut the mower off. I had to shut off the fuel feed to get it to shut down. Any ideas on what this may be? Thanks
Can't shut Honda Harmony 2013 riding mower off
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I would check for a loose connection with the ignition switch
robert@honda
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That is an excellent idea; pull the ignition switch and use a VOM to check each terminal on the switch:
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If it is stored where mice can get at the wiring - it is possible that the ground wire to the switch has been chewed.
A neighbor had the wiring in her new lawn tractor chewed and I told her to put a dish of moth balls under the hood each time she stores it.
That prevents the problem.
A neighbor had the wiring in her new lawn tractor chewed and I told her to put a dish of moth balls under the hood each time she stores it.
That prevents the problem.
Thanks for the input everyone. Turns out the problem was a loose connector in the wiring harness near the starter. I had just tuned it up and changed the oil. Used a rag to clean around the dipstick and apparently loosened the connection. Reconnected it and it works like a charm. Thanks again.