Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Dixon 30 deck riding mower, jumper wire, safety switches

Question
My mower won't turn over at all after just using it last week.  The battery is good and I can jump directly to the starter and it will start.  There is no juice going through the solenoid and I bought a new one and same problem.  My question is about the deck switch.  One side shows ohms when switch is engaged and the other when switch is open.  There are 4 wires to this switch and one is connected to the S on the solenoid.  How can I bypass the safety switch on the deck to try to start it with the key switch?

Answer
Hello David:

Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool. The Following is an Instruction File for the Safety Switch System. Any Input is Appreciated. The Color Code of the Wires May be Different than those I Use as a Reference in the Instruction File. **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 (Clutch/Brake) Jumper from Same Color Wire white to White First and then Check for Fire, Now Include the Black to Black Wires if No Fire. 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. Use a Paper Clip or a Short Wire to Make a Jumper.** 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