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Closing out this post. It was the battery, though logically it shouldn't be since it cranks strong, has 12.2v without load and was trickle charged for days before installing. However i guess its a case of Occam's razor. I should have tried a different battery before heading down the...

Vout at B+ to ground is the same as the voltage at the headlights. Vout at B+ to ground is NOT the same voltage as it is across the battery terminals (14.4ish vs 15.8) . (probably some load loss? / overcharging)

Ok. Stumped other than the fact I received a new, bad rectifier-regulator, which still seems highly unlikely but not sure what else there is. From the service manual.. 1 Test - battery charging for no battery charge (skipped). There's definitely charge happening 2) Remove R-R connector, test...

Transformer = The part with the wire leading to the spark plug. So I’d say the ignition coil. I assume that is an isolated circuit just for to fire the spark plug. Its a new battery from the beginning of the season. Just to clarify, I had no electrical issues until I had this hard starting...

Troy Bilt Super Bronco (2005) - 13AX60TG766. Will have to The carb has a solenoid but no backfire specific one i know of - a) both from having my hands in every area of the mower and b) if I dont throttle down and wait 2 seconds before shutting off, it backfires something fierce. I JUST put...

Hey y'all, I'm back with an update - and looking for more help. It shouldn't be this complicated... 1) New Regulator-Rectifier in 2) Valve Lashing checked - they has a little too much gap, fixed. Same problem with starting - couldn't get it to turn over. Took out Cheap-China-Crap-Carb, put...

Thanks. Choke is closing, had the filter box off while troubleshooting. New carb came pre-adjusted and worked fine for most of the season but that's on my to-check list once I solve the electrical gremlin.

Model is a SV590. Thanks for offering, I actually have the service manual and just noticed the very good section on testing the electrical. I will pursue that later today or tomorrow. I'm assuming its the Rectifier-Regulator without testing, so I already ordered a new one & a 20A blade...

Brief history. 2004 Troy-bilt Super Bronco Kohler Courage 19 Engine. VERY well taken care of, but still had my share of issues. I've always been fairly capable, well read and methodical in all I do but I'm not an expert. Worked out good for me so far. 2 seasons ago - Rebuilt transaxle...