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    Aug 13, 2010, 09:02 AM
    Murray rear engine rider won't turn over
    My murray rear engine rider won't turn over when I turn the key, but when I jump the terminals on the starter, it starts and runs, just won't start by key. Key switch appears fine.
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    Aug 16, 2010, 09:58 AM

    Hi,
    Two most common points of failure electrically are solenoid and key switch. Since both fail internally, looks can be deceiving.
    Peqace,
    Clarke
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