Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Replaced Solenoid, key switch, hi bob


Question
A friend removed the solenoid on my Murray 13HP riding mower and told me to replace it.  He is not available and I am not sure which wire go where....Can you help ?

Bob M.

Answer
Hi Bob,

The large cable that comes from the battery, goes to the large terminal on the solenoid.  The other large cable that goes to the starter, connects to the other large solenoid terminal.  The small wire that comes from the key switch, (Which supplies 12 volts to the solenoid for activation when the key is turned to start.) is connected to the small solenoid terminal.  The terminals might be marked with a letter.  

Let me know how you make out.
Michael