Mower will not start except when I jump solenoid. Jump black spade terminal on solenoid to negative battery terminal, the engine starts fine using ignition key. Also, lights and hourmeter do not work when running. Lights do work when connected to 12v direct and the light circut at the pull-apart connector is getting 12v when grounding meter to frame. Thought it was ignition switch and bought new one but same problem. The carb solenoid (clicks heard on first turn of key) and blade clutch are working. Seems the start solenoid, lights and hour meter are not getting a return ground. Any suggestions?
Mower will not start except when I jump solenoid. Jump black spade terminal on solenoid to negative battery terminal, the engine starts fine using ignition key. Also, lights and hourmeter do not work when running. Lights do work when connected to 12v direct and the light circut at the pull-apart connector is getting 12v when grounding meter to frame. Thought it was ignition switch and bought new one but same problem. The carb solenoid (clicks heard on first turn of key) and blade clutch are working. Seems the start solenoid, lights and hour meter are not getting a return ground. Any suggestions?