Hello everyone, I just recently got a MTD mower that needed a bit of wiring work done to it. From diagrams I have printed out and a few videos I have seen, I am still stumped on what is wrong. I have full 12 volts, but turn key and get absolutely nothing. Most of the wires on this thing were unplugged when I got it. I hooked them up to the best of my knowledge and still nothing. I replaced the starting solenoid just because it seemed weak when I jumped power to the signal side.
From what i read, Orange/white should be on the small post of the starting solenoid, then obviously power in, and then power out to starter. I am wondering if I have a safety switch issue somewhere. All the yellow wires for the seat were unplugged as well, in total 3 yellow wires were unplugged. I assumed 2 went to the seat, and the other went to the gear cover for reverse sensor.
Does anyone have any input on what to check next? I was able to get it to turn over originally by jumping power to the small terminal on the solenoid.
From what i read, Orange/white should be on the small post of the starting solenoid, then obviously power in, and then power out to starter. I am wondering if I have a safety switch issue somewhere. All the yellow wires for the seat were unplugged as well, in total 3 yellow wires were unplugged. I assumed 2 went to the seat, and the other went to the gear cover for reverse sensor.
Does anyone have any input on what to check next? I was able to get it to turn over originally by jumping power to the small terminal on the solenoid.
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