Raindog3030
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Hey folks! Hoping someone can help me get this ignition issue sorted...
So, I've got a 36" Toro walk behind with a Kawasaki fb460v on it that won't start.
Engine started and ran great until recently, one or 2 pulls each time...then a few weeks over the winter of no use and no start!
I replaced the coil, igniter, and spark plug (I'll note I did not have the manual recommended Champion RCJ-8, but instead a Champion RH18Y was existing).
With all of this done, the engine cranked to life and I was able to cut the lawn!
That was 2 weeks ago, now here we are again with no start. Now, I appear to have no spark.
I was able to locate the manual and wiring diagram, I've disconnected and metered my 2-position ignition switch and verified it is opening and closing the circuit correctly.
I'm looking for more information on troubleshooting the Interlock module to verify whether or not it is functioning properly.
The red and yellow wires from the interlock module read as shorted when disconnected from the ignition switch. Leads me to believe there may be an issue with the interlock module or somewhere further down the line...but the two brown wires appear to be shorted at the clutch switch? I admit I'm not 100% on how the interlock is supposed to work other than its purpose to prevent the engine from starting when the clutch is engaged.
Any help or information is greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!
So, I've got a 36" Toro walk behind with a Kawasaki fb460v on it that won't start.
Engine started and ran great until recently, one or 2 pulls each time...then a few weeks over the winter of no use and no start!
I replaced the coil, igniter, and spark plug (I'll note I did not have the manual recommended Champion RCJ-8, but instead a Champion RH18Y was existing).
With all of this done, the engine cranked to life and I was able to cut the lawn!
That was 2 weeks ago, now here we are again with no start. Now, I appear to have no spark.
I was able to locate the manual and wiring diagram, I've disconnected and metered my 2-position ignition switch and verified it is opening and closing the circuit correctly.
I'm looking for more information on troubleshooting the Interlock module to verify whether or not it is functioning properly.
The red and yellow wires from the interlock module read as shorted when disconnected from the ignition switch. Leads me to believe there may be an issue with the interlock module or somewhere further down the line...but the two brown wires appear to be shorted at the clutch switch? I admit I'm not 100% on how the interlock is supposed to work other than its purpose to prevent the engine from starting when the clutch is engaged.
Any help or information is greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!