S sparrow Forum Newbie Joined Jun 2, 2017 Messages 3 Jun 2, 2017 #1 Bad boy MZ Magnum w/ 99.8 hours - Turn the key... mowers starts right up. Release the key ... mower shuts right off. Safety switch somewhere? Oil level is good. Suggestions?
Bad boy MZ Magnum w/ 99.8 hours - Turn the key... mowers starts right up. Release the key ... mower shuts right off. Safety switch somewhere? Oil level is good. Suggestions?
BlazNT Lawn Pro Joined Apr 26, 2012 Messages 6,973 Jun 5, 2017 #2 Sounds like you need to test your ignition switch.
S sparrow Forum Newbie Joined Jun 2, 2017 Messages 3 Jun 22, 2017 #3 Replaced the ignition switch and now the world is good. Thanks.
S sparrow Forum Newbie Joined Jun 2, 2017 Messages 3 Jul 6, 2017 #4 So it turns out it was not the ignition switch. The wires to the arm safety switch broke and would only make contact randomly.
So it turns out it was not the ignition switch. The wires to the arm safety switch broke and would only make contact randomly.
BlazNT Lawn Pro Joined Apr 26, 2012 Messages 6,973 Jul 6, 2017 #5 Yes and you test that by starting the engine then releasing the brake. Testing the switch is cheaper than replacing it. I am hopeful that it was not too costly of a mistake.
Yes and you test that by starting the engine then releasing the brake. Testing the switch is cheaper than replacing it. I am hopeful that it was not too costly of a mistake.
