(FIXED) IS600Z no start with key - plus engine cut-off problem

[calder-cay]

--- IS600Z Model 5901701, 48", with 25hp B&S engine ---

I go to move the mower into the barn.

a) When I turn the key to the ON position, we can hear a click-noise at the engine (a relay at rear?).

However, it will NOT start when turning the key to the START position.

1) Parking brake and PTO are NOT engaged.
2) Ground Speed Control levers are in Neutral.
3) The two fuses (Main 20amp, PTO 15amp) are good.
4) Battery is good and its terminals are clean.
5) 1/4 tank of gas and oil level is spot on.
6) New solenoid installed (I thought that was the starting problem).

b) Okay, here's the second issue that's a bit confusing:

If I jump the two positive posts on the solenoid, the engine starts up.
(Key is ON, Seat sensor is jumper-ed because seat is up).
I swivel the seat down, sit, and disengage the Parking brake, then the engine turns off.
(all in the YouTube video).

It's odd that
(1) it wont key-start, but starts if I jumper the solenoid, but:
(2) the engine dies when I disengage the Parking brake (key is in ON position).

FIXED.

 

[7394]

Your U-toob vid "click" is the carb safety main jet shut off solenoid, & you should hear that, w/ key activation, either way.

I NEVER use water on my stuff.. I use leaf blower or air hose, & wipe down..

That's all I got..

 

[calder-cay]

Both fixed :
1) "no start" problem
2) engine shuts off when parking brake is released.

I removed the 3 screws that secure the Control Panel to the frame, because I was going to remove the Starter key switch to test it.

When I lifted the Panel, I discovered the multi-wire connector to the Hours Display was disconnected. See photo.

 

[7394]

Cool, adding a dab of dielectric grease to connections like this is a good thing.

So you solved yer own problem.. Sweet.