Toro Timecutter SS5000 - starter keeps running with key off

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That might work.

The idea is to keep "flyback" voltage from activating the starter solenoid and keeping it engaged.
 

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Sounds good. I'll give it a try and get back with you all as soon as I get it installed.
Thank you!
 
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Under the seat is a wire connector with all of the wires going into it... Unplug it,and see if it shows any signs of corrosion on any of the pins on either connector... I have the exact same model,and had the exact same issues after I stored it outside uncovered and it rained... The seat safety switch will probably act up next.. You can clean the terminals and pins up and maybe it'll start working right again,or find the correct circuit to the starter, unpin both sides and make a straight connection alleviating the corrosion which is causing the issue... Or cut that wire and run it to a mpmentary switch and then to the starter solenoid and use that for starting...
 

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Victory!!!!
I installed a resistor inline on the blue wire between the ignition solenoid and the brake actuator.
I also checked for corrosion on any pins at the connectors basically everywhere on the mower.
Hooked the battery back up, and the engine fired right up and shut back off with the key! Just like it's suppose to do. So I told my wife we can cancel returning the new brake actuator cuz now (with some help) it's working.
Thank you ALL for your input and help! I can't thank you enough!
Can't wait to use the mower now, after an oil change and blade sharpening, of course.
 
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