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I may be repeating a thread, but I've looked 125 deep before deciding to write this. I have a Husqvarna YTH2348 riding mower. I use my front end loader to tilt the mower up to clean the deck. When I let it down this time it wouldn't start with the key. I was able to jumper over the solenoid and it ran well. I replaced the fuse and now it starts and mows but won't shut down. It diesels and keeps running unless I get off and pull up the mower deck switch. What's up with that?

Sounds like the plug on the back of the ignition switch has fallen off or come loose.
IF the switch is working it would both ground the coil & cut off the fuel supply to the carb solenoid both of which should stop the engine.
BEcause neither are happening the switch is the prime suspect.

Thanks Bert. I had read that Husq ignition switches are vulnerable. Perhaps I should just replace it instead of trying to get to work properly.

Pasture said:

Thanks Bert. I had read that Husq ignition switches are vulnerable. Perhaps I should just replace it instead of trying to get to work properly.

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It is your money.
I have been repairing mowers for near 5 years now & am yet to find a broken switch.
I do find a lot where the plug has simply fallen off, the earth strap has fallen off / broken

bertsmobile1 said:

It is your money.
I have been repairing mowers for near 5 years now & am yet to find a broken switch.
I do find a lot where the plug has simply fallen off, the earth strap has fallen off / broken

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Good thought. I'm sure that the plug is on properly, though it might need cleaning. I'll also follow the ground strap and see if it is detached/broken. Thanks again.