Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): lawn chief ignition wiring, lawn chief, universal switch


Question
I have a Lawn Chief 545 hydro and the ignition switch is bad, I have a universal switch to put in but the tractor plug is a 5 connector plug, when I test the leads I get one with power on it, 3 that show as ground and 1 with nothing, I would guess that the one with nothing should be the acc. connector but then where is the start wire? Why is there 3 grounds? If I order the right switch it will take a while to get here and my lawn is getting long, also I had a universal one lying around. The universal one has a bat plug, a start plug, a ignition plug, and a acc. plug. any help on how to hook this up would be appreciated. Or if any one knows how to get a repair manual or a wiring schematic for this mower please let me know. sorry I dont know the year of this mower as I bought it used.

Answer
 Hello Ryan:

 The Lead with Nothing on it; when Turned as to Start the Engine it should have Power only then. This should be the Soleniod Lead. There is no Acc on Small Engine Ign Switches.  A Manual should be available from http://www.outdoordistributors.com/ They have Supplied me with most of my Manuals over the years.  Hope this Helps.

 Good Luck

 Respectfully

 John