Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): John Deere LX178 wont start, john deere lx178, switch jumper

Question
My daughter has the above mower, I suspect it might be in the brake switch causing it not to start. There is no power to the solenoid from the ignition switch. the battery is good and the starter turns over when the solenoid is by-passed. I'm not sure where this switch is located for sure there are some wires near the rear that tie into the seat switch is that where it is located possibly. Or it might possibly be a faulty ignition switch. Both fuses are good too by the way.
Thank you for any help you might give me.

Answer
Hello Curtis:

You are on the Right Track. Check the Blade and  Motion Safety Switches First. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Engine and Mower at this Site Addy, http://jdpc.deere.com/jdpc/servlet/com.deere.u90490.partscatalog.view.servlets.H... and Enter the Model Numbers and Click Find. Then Select your Model from the Search Results Area. Then Select the Sectional File. Then Select the Section of the Mower you Wish to View Online. This Mower Uses an Transmission Neutral Switch. Look Under the Fender. The Shifter Arm Usually Depresses the Safety Switch. Here is the File for Instructions on Checking the Safety Switches. **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/Break 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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Respectfully

John