1978 Model 8237 kill switch doesn't work to kill the engine

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  • / 1978 Model 8237 kill switch doesn't work to kill the engine
Hello folks,
New member. I replaced the pull cord and upon reassembling the cowl the mower starts up and runs fine but the on/off switch doesn't work to kill the engine. There are 2 wires that run off the bottom of the on/off switch. One goes to the coil lead, where does the other go to?
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Robert
 

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  • / 1978 Model 8237 kill switch doesn't work to kill the engine
The wire will go to ground somewhere, maybe near the coil its self.
 

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I wish I could remember where it was attached. Everything under the engine cowl is plastic with a couple of aluminum brackets. I'm assuming it's grounded on something steel? Would anyone have a pic they can post?
 

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Sorry for being rude, thank you very much for the reply EngineMan!!!
 

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  • / 1978 Model 8237 kill switch doesn't work to kill the engine
If your engine has a engine brake it will on that.
 

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Was this problem resolved? If not,here's a couple of pics of my 8237.
005.jpg 006.jpg
 

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Sir, I need to buy you a case of beer!
Thank you for the pic!!!!!
 

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Hey no problem,glad to help!
 
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