Had to replace the starter on my DC Silver Eagle 27 HP Kawasaki engine and after changing have a weird safety switch issue. Attached the + red cable to the top bolt and the - black wire and another red wire to the bottom of the solenoid and the spade connector to the side of the solenoid. Prior to changing the starter I could start the mower with the brake on or off and if brake was on moving the sticks would kill the engine.
Now I must set the brake to start the engine and when I release the brake the engine dies. If I keep the brake safety switch pushed in the engine won't start. If I leave it fully extended the engine dies as soon as I move the sticks. If I take the two stick safety switches and force them to stay pushed in the mower will run and move, but if I try to engage the blades the motor dies. I'm sure I've simply attached a wire incorrectly but my son and I are stumped on what needs to be changed.
Anyone with any idea will be listened to since I have no idea of what else to do. Appreciate any ideas.
Now I must set the brake to start the engine and when I release the brake the engine dies. If I keep the brake safety switch pushed in the engine won't start. If I leave it fully extended the engine dies as soon as I move the sticks. If I take the two stick safety switches and force them to stay pushed in the mower will run and move, but if I try to engage the blades the motor dies. I'm sure I've simply attached a wire incorrectly but my son and I are stumped on what needs to be changed.
Anyone with any idea will be listened to since I have no idea of what else to do. Appreciate any ideas.