no spark issue, inteck 12.5hp won't start

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Removing the coils kill wire provided spark an she cranked up.

How long can I continue w/ this kill wire disconnected? Like is part of the coil failing?

thanks
It will run like normal with the kill wire off, but make sure you have a way to shut the engine down.

I cannot advise bypassing anything safety related. To truly resolve this problem, the key switch and all safety switches need to be checked. The wiring on these mowers is pretty simple.

This is a newer model Snapper than the one I have, so it likely has the little "magic" safety interlock box hidden near the battery area. A seat switch, a brake switch, a deck engage switch and even a deck chute safety switch are fairly normal on these
 
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It will run like normal with the kill wire off, but make sure you have a way to shut the engine down.

I cannot advise bypassing anything safety related. To truly resolve this problem, the key switch and all safety switches need to be checked. The wiring on these mowers is pretty simple.

This is a newer model Snapper than the one I have, so it likely has the little "magic" safety interlock box hidden near the battery area. A seat switch, a brake switch, a deck engage switch and even a deck chute safety switch are fairly normal on these
A few years ago I replaced the S terminal wire on key switchignition switch4 wire.jpg (blue wire)replaced w/ a grey run to S on new silinoid
starter-solenoid.jpg
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Don’t remember seeing a safety switch next to silinoid.



Before that I replaced I think it was the brake safety switch it was located underneath near the clutch wheel.image

yester

yesterdays mow I just turned the fuel petcock off an ran her dry like I always do. I assume I could rig a switch from the black kill wire to ground for turn off. I'll inspeact the wireing that loose black wire looks a bit scketcky. will report back thanks
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Removing the coils kill wire provided spark an she cranked up.

How long can I continue w/ this kill wire disconnected? Like is part of the coil failing?

thanks
It will run like normal with the kill wire off, but make sure you have a way to shut the engine down.

I cannot advise bypassing anything safety related. To truly resolve this problem, the key switch and all safety switches need to be checked. The wiring on these mowers is pretty simple.

This is a newer model Snapper than the one I have, so it likely has the little "magic" safety interlock box hidden near the battery area. A seat switch, a brake switch, a deck engage switch and even a deck chute safety switch are fairly normal on these
 
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