Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): IGNITION, switch jumper, jumper wire

Question
MOWER WONT START,WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED TO START,THE METER GOES TO DISCHARGE. ALSO THERE IS A BLUE WIRE PRESENT,BUT THE SCHMATIC DOES NOT SHOW IT GOING TO ANY OF THE IGNITION TERMINALS. 19HP TWIN CYLINDER
MODEL # 917.252560
ENGINE NO. 42A707,TYPE NO.1251-01
CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC START
I CANT SEEM TO FIND OUT HOW TO WIRE THE IGNITION.

Answer
Hello Will:

Check the Safety Switches First and Ensure they are Working Properly. 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. Go to this Site Addy, http://www3.sears.com/ and Enter the Model Numbers in the Upper Left Search Box and Click Go. Then Visually Verify the Equipment and Click Continue. From this Page you can View Diagrams or Parts Lists for you Equipment. Select the Electrical File for the Wiring Diagram. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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John