Replacing wiring harness

[ohuett]

I have an older Lazer HP 48" with 21hp Kawasaki.
Model- LHP4821ka
SN - 279100

I had some problems with the seat safety switch and PTO switch so I jumpered the connectors. Well last night I guess the jumpered PTO connector caused a small fire and melted part of my PTO connector and some of the wiring around the PTO connector. (Yes, I know I shouldn't have jumpered the different connectors but I needed my lawnmower...lesson learned obviously)

So I'm thinking I might replace the harness. Has anyone ever had to replace the entire wiring harness? How hard of a job is it? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

 

[Bicklebok]

I have done a lot of wiring troubleshooting on my mower which is similar to yours. I would suspect its not that hard to do. Take some puctures before you start in case you get stumped.

 

[ohuett]

Thanks for the reply. My plan was to replace the wiring harness slowly...as I remove the wiring harness, I'd start reinstalling the new harness. I think it's better than just removing the old harness and then trying to figure out what goes where. Of course I'll take pictures of everything too so I can always have something to go back and look at for reference. Any other advice?