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    Jun 6, 2008, 08:27 PM
    Lawn tractor will not start by key
    I have a 1992 sears 14.5 hp B&S motor lawn tractor that will not start by key but will by jumping the solenoid. I have replaced the solenoid and ignition switch. After the new solenoid was installed the tractor will at least turn off but still will not start. This tractor has a brake switch that is broken, a mower switch and seat switch. I'm not sure if I can jumper the switches to make it start. The problem seems to lie in the wiring or switches. Any ideas let me know.
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    Jun 7, 2008, 01:21 PM
    Replace the broken switch. And be sure the solenoid is grounding well.
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    Jun 7, 2008, 03:39 PM
    Thank you mowerman, as this tractor was given to me with little history I was not sure what I was looking for. I found the problem to be burnt wiring. After re-wiring the tractor it now starts with no problems.
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