Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Honda HT3813 riding lawn mower, honda ht3813, jumper wire

Question
Hey John,
I have a Honda HT3813 riding lawn mower. We replaced the rad last year, and the fan this year.  MY question is, it was running fine the other day, until it ran out of gas, so we filled it up, and then we tried to start it up again and finish the lawn but it was dead. do you know why this might have happened??  when we turn the key there is nothing, no noise, just silence. i tried to start is up the next day incase it just needed a cool down period or something, and it is still dead. what do you think? any suggestions would be great. thank you!

Answer
Hello Donna:

From your Description it Sounds like there is a Bad Transmission Neutral or Blade Safety Switch. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower/Engine at this Site Addy, http://hayward.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&app=ASP&lang=EN&TF=Mainfram... and Select the Catalog American Honda. Select the Lawn Tractor File and then Scroll to your Model and Select it. Now you can View the Breakdowns for this Unit. The Safety Switches are Shown in the Breakdowns for the Section they are Located in. The PTO Safety Switch is Shown in the PTO Clutch Lever File, the Neutral Safety is Shown in the Transmission Case File. This Mower Uses a Neutral Safety Safety and has No Clutch/Brake Safety Switch. The Seat Safety Switch is Located in the Seat File. Make Sure the Battery has a Good Charge. If the Battery went Dead, then have the Battery Charged and Load Tested. Make Sure the Fuse has Not Blown. The Following is a Basic Instruction File for the Safety Switch System. Any Input is Appreciated. **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.**  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.

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John

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John