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    Weird Things After Replacing Start Solenoid & Key Ignition Switch

    CASE CLOSED!!! Thanks ******!!! Earlier when I checked the NC side of Brake Switch #1, it remained closed. This really caused me problems when troubleshooting when I wrongly assumed it should stay closed.. Today it had mysteriously started working, so when I re-plugged it back into the...
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    Weird Things After Replacing Start Solenoid & Key Ignition Switch

    Present situation: With all switches hooked up as shown on 725-04847C.pdf: Turn key to START. Batt-Run-Start signal goes through LH Neutral & RH Neutral switches, then through Brake Switch #2 because Brake Lever is in locked position, then through NC contacts in PTO switch because it is OFF...
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    Weird Things After Replacing Start Solenoid & Key Ignition Switch

    RayF 1) There is power at the Ignition Switch RUN terminal. 2) There is power at the PTO Switch, both in and out, with the switch ON. 3) Both reverse switches test OK. When I unhook the plug to the Dash, nothing happens. The engine starts & runs. When I unhook the plug to the Engine, it will...
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    Weird Things After Replacing Start Solenoid & Key Ignition Switch

    Thanks RayF for the quick reply. 1) I assume there is power at #1 PTO since it tried to start the blades when I pulled up on the switch. BUT, I will double check. 2) I had the PTO switch out and checked all the possibilities and there is continuity between #1 and #4 with the PTO switch ON. 3)...
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    Weird Things After Replacing Start Solenoid & Key Ignition Switch

    Need more help. Using the circuit diagram that Violet Stepka from Cub Cadet sent me, I have a couple of questions. When the ignition key is in the RUN position, the 12v battery power goes from Battery to Run terminals on the ignition switch, then TO PIN 3 on the Engine Connection, and TO PIN 8...
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    Weird Things After Replacing Start Solenoid & Key Ignition Switch

    Thanks bmader for helping. Already checked the seat switch. It is a normally closed switch and opens when my butt sits which prevents the circuit from going to ground. I had tried to jumper it, which does no good, and then I unhooked the wires from the switch, which opens the circuit with no...
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    Weird Things After Replacing Start Solenoid & Key Ignition Switch

    Thanks Ray. That makes sense. I will check it tomorrow morning.
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    Weird Things After Replacing Start Solenoid & Key Ignition Switch

    I used to be a tool maker and not an electrician. Switches are confusing. They can be open when actuated or deactuated. Likewise, they can be closed when actuated or deactuated. This diagram does not "show" the switch held open, so I would assume it would be closed, at rest (actuated). Did...
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    Weird Things After Replacing Start Solenoid & Key Ignition Switch

    Sitting on the seat, without touching ether handle, when I release the brake, the engine dies. With the brake locked, when I raise either handle, the engine dies. There are two switches on the brake. Switch #1 is two pole, one goes straight through; the other pole has a normally open switch...
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    Weird Things After Replacing Start Solenoid & Key Ignition Switch

    I might add I am working with electrical diagram designed for Harness Number 725-04847A. Violet from Cub Cadet sent the proper diagram. It appears very nearly the same.
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    Weird Things After Replacing Start Solenoid & Key Ignition Switch

    RZT 50 Model 17W12ACP056, Serial 1E161H10387. After replacing above parts, the engine starts OK but when I release the brake or lift either RH or LH lever arm from the at rest position, the engine stops. I suspected something might be wrong with the new ignition switch, but the chat desk at...
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