Tecumseh Electrical Issue Mower

Hello all,

I have a used toro push mower that I believe I have narrowed down the issue to a electrical problem. I have about 4 hours into researching and another 3-4 into hands on with it. Brains fried. I only have spark when I disconnect the green grounding wire. What I’ve read this is a grounding or shorting issue? The green grounding wire looks good. So what else could possible be grounding itself or what am I missing. 40 dollar mower that I’m about to take a maul to

Thanks for any guidance or assistance.

2006 toro 6.5 HP self propelled mower with remote battery starter.
Model#20070

Sometimes the ground wire developes a short where it routs over cylinder cooling fins (plastic insulation melts off or abrades away due to vibration).

I started using model airplane silicon fuel tubing as a wire insulator over hot areas, as the stuff is very heat resistant.

Regards

Jeff

That is the kill wire. Follow it the kill switch and see if it is working correctly.