I have a Kohler Command CH23 on a Deines Mower. When boosting the mower, I accidentally reversed polarity when boosting it (stupid I know). While it was reversed (and didn't realize it), when turning the key, I could hear something like possibly the starter turning backwards (but not engaging the engine). Don't know if it actually was turning backwards, just sounded that way. I then realized my mistake and corrected the polarity of the booster cables. But now when I went to start it, I turn the key to 'run' and it starts cranking and continues to crank even when engine starts. Acts like a stuck solenoid (only, it's not stuck). Quickly shut it off. But every time I turn the key to the run position (not the start), the starter starts turning the engine. What do you think I may have damaged?
I checked my solenoid with a volt/ohm meter thinking it's stuck in engaged position but it's not. So when I turn the key to 'run', I can hear the solenoid engage and the starter will start turning the engine to start it. I also pulled the ignition switch off and checked it's continuity and it appears to be working properly.
Any thoughts as to what might be wrong? Please give good detail, I'm no mechanic. Thanks so much for any help.
I checked my solenoid with a volt/ohm meter thinking it's stuck in engaged position but it's not. So when I turn the key to 'run', I can hear the solenoid engage and the starter will start turning the engine to start it. I also pulled the ignition switch off and checked it's continuity and it appears to be working properly.
Any thoughts as to what might be wrong? Please give good detail, I'm no mechanic. Thanks so much for any help.