I have a H3011H that only fires when the starter is engaged. It fires but only runs as fast as the starter will allow. As soon as I let go of the starter, it dies. It feels like it gets spark while the starter is engaged, but no spark when letting off the starter. This had me thinking it was something positional, or some kind of sensor that may be actively killing the spark while in run position.
Potentially related, months ago I had issues with it not recognizing the parking brake was off, and when I released the parking brake and put it into drive the alarm would sound. I disconnected the grey connector that controls that under the seat, and was able to drive normally and mow. However I noticed just with this recent start/run problem that even with the parking brake off and the mower off, the mower does not roll--the back wheels seem locked. I had to drag it around in the shed it would not roll at all.
I dont know if 1) the brake is somehow broken and permanently stuck on; or 2) there is a sensor that is reading this 'brake on' situation as a reason to kill the ignition during run (I cant think of a logical reason for this).
I know the 3011 has a bunch of sensors that could go bad--I'm open to any ideas!
Potentially related, months ago I had issues with it not recognizing the parking brake was off, and when I released the parking brake and put it into drive the alarm would sound. I disconnected the grey connector that controls that under the seat, and was able to drive normally and mow. However I noticed just with this recent start/run problem that even with the parking brake off and the mower off, the mower does not roll--the back wheels seem locked. I had to drag it around in the shed it would not roll at all.
I dont know if 1) the brake is somehow broken and permanently stuck on; or 2) there is a sensor that is reading this 'brake on' situation as a reason to kill the ignition during run (I cant think of a logical reason for this).
I know the 3011 has a bunch of sensors that could go bad--I'm open to any ideas!
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