Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): engine swap, snapper rider, starter wire


Question
"I have put a CV12 kohler engine on an old snapper rider.
I need to know how to wire the engine to key start, has
blade engage safty switch, and netural switch. Engine has only three wires to a plug, white-black-white, beside the heavy starter wire."

Answer
If you go to the link below you can find the service manual.  It is on page 69.  You will have to log in as "guest".

http://www.kohlerplus.com/main_frame.asp


You will have to do some digging but the wiring schematic is there under "Sevice Manual".

Let me know if the link helps.
Eric