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    hitanykey Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 10, 2010, 11:52 AM
    Murray Sentinel 125ic/96 won't start when turning key
    Hi,
    I've been working on getting my lawnmower working.
    It won't start when turning the key :(
    I have replaced the solenoid, starter and battery - no go!
    I tried to jump all safety switches - no go!
    I replaced the ignitionswitch - no go!

    I have 12,6 V on the battery side of solenoid, nothing on the other side even with key in "start" position.
    My Ground is good.
    I have 4 wires to solenoid: 2 thick red (1 from battery and 1 to starter), 1 thin red (connects on batteryside, right?) and 1 thin yellow that connects on maleconnector on solenoid.
    This is all fine, right?

    I can start the engine both with all safetyswitches jumped and not, when I jump the solenoid. I can also start it direcly from battery to starter.

    Any help would really be appreciated! :):confused::confused:

    /hitanykey
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    Apr 10, 2010, 05:54 PM

    There must be a wire broke somewere on the safety system.
    Test light key on check both side of every switch this will find the one.
    Luck
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    Apr 11, 2010, 01:19 AM

    Hmmm... I'm not sure about that ;)
    I can't start the mower without engaging the safety switches and I also tried to jump them and then it starts fine.
    It's like I don't get any response when turning the key, not even a clcik from the solenoid or anything :(
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    Apr 11, 2010, 03:56 AM

    I now measured on the switches

    12,6 v under seat on both terminals
    12,6 v on black wires on clutchswitch nothing on yellow
    12,6 v on black wires on deckswitch nothing on yellow

    Is this where the problem is?
    The yellows runs to solenoid, shouldn't there be 12 v on this when attempting to start?
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    Apr 12, 2010, 06:05 PM

    Only if it s coming out of the key switch.
    One time you said it didn't help jumping the switches and another time you said it did.
    So which one is it,yes or no.
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    Apr 13, 2010, 11:58 AM

    Hi,
    Look under the seat for the model. I will post the wiring diagram and can tell you how to proceed through it.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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