Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Honda 3813 - Not starting, No electric, switch jumper, jumper wire

Question
I have a Honda 3813 which is not starting.  I started it about a month ago without any problem but when I went back earlier this week, it wouldn't start. I thought it was the battery since when I tried to turn on the headlight it wasn't lighting up.  So I changed the battery but got same results, it won't start and the light doesn't work.  What can I check to see where the problem is.  

Thanks in advance for your time.

Answer
Hello Dave:

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. 1- Most Lights Operate Only when the Engine is Running. The Power for the Lights Comes from the Stator and Not the Battery. Is the Fuse/s Blown? If the Fuse is Good, then I Suggest you Check the Safety Switches First. **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 Jumper from Same Color Wire to Same Color Wire). 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.** 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