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    Aug 11, 2012, 01:01 PM
    how many volts d.c. supply power to the magneto on a craftsman 16.5 h.p. riding lawn
    jumped wires at ignition switch and got mower to run. Then my x bought the wrong ignition switch by accident, hooked it up, replaced the battery and now the magneto is shorted out. Then put the old ignition switch back on and get 4 volts d.c. to the magnito. Is this the normal?
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    Aug 11, 2012, 01:34 PM
    How are you checking for voltage to mag?
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    Aug 11, 2012, 03:53 PM
    DC Voltage should be the same as battery, minus a little drop for resistance in wiring. Is there a start resistor in the circuit?
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    Aug 13, 2012, 05:09 PM
    Hi,
    There should be no voltage at the magneto(ignition) as it will destroy the armature.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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