Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): craftsman safety switch, jumper wire, safety switches

Question
Good evening John,I have a Craftsman kohler  model#917271110  16.5 hp  model cv165. I need your expert advice. My mower is making me crazy,lol.  So many wires and no room for your hands. I have a good battery, good ignition switch,good starter,and good solenoid with 2 little prongs. 1 with a white wire next to the big wire  coming from the battery and a small black wire next to the big wire that goes to the starter..please help How do I check the safety switch when I have that in my hand? I have 2 with 4 prongs. Also, I would like to know how to check the 3 relay while in my hand.  Thank you very much John.    (my daughter typed this and I hope it makes sense)

Answer
Hello Jules:

The Following is an Instruction File for the Safety Switch System. Any Input is Appreciated. The Color Code of the Wires May be Different than those I Use as a Reference in the Instruction File. **PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHECKING THE SAFETY SWITCHES IS JUST THAT!!! FOR CHECKING ONLY. I NEVER Suggest a Mower be Operated with a Safety Device or Switch Disconnected or Bypassed. Now. On Some Model Mowers you can Simply Unplug the Safety Switch from the Harness. On Other Models you have to Place a Jumper Wire Between the Harness Terminals (on the 4 Post Switch (Clutch/Brake) Jumper from Same Color Wire white to White First and then Check for Fire, Now Include the Black to Black Wires if No Fire. Check the Clutch/Brake and the Blade/PTO Safety Switches First. Check the Seat Safety Last. Usually the Seat Safety is Not in the System for Starting the Engine. Just to Ensure Someone is in the Seat when Engaging the Transaxle and/or Blades. Use a Paper Clip or a Short Wire to Make a Jumper.** **THE WIRE COLORS MAY BE DIFFERENT** For the Relay; Simply Change he Center Relay with 1 of the Outer Relays. Usualyy the Center Relay is the Cause for this Problem. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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John