Recent content by bobotwg

Thank you both very much. I was trying to look up at the troy-bilt site and then using the numbers posted earlier and was feeling very stupid. Briggs & Stratton 31C707/3346-G6. Replacement part number 595304, located and ordered. Thanks again.

I'm having trouble looking up a part number. This should be a simple operation but it's stumping me. I have a Troy-bilt Pony 1000 and need to order a new ignition coil. There are numbers on it 796520, 32210-00-?, 12054. Evidently none of these are the correct part number. I've seen a couple of...

Hello people. I've got it turning over. (Exclamation point doesn't work, need new keyboard). I thank each of you from the bottom of my heart for your time and knowledge. It's not starting yet. Going to check for spark and check out the carb because I know fuel is at least reaching there. I've...

Don't worry about being blunt. It actually worked. I actually never thought to just go look at another's mower. I generally don't talk to people. Disabled vet with PTSD and many medical issues. Yes, I know I'm an asshole. Talked to a neighbor that I know and am going to check out his riding...

I think I misunderstood you. I thought that to meant that only the thick black wire and one of the thick red wires should be on the large post of the solenoid. The grand-kids came by for a visit and just left. I'm going to try what I posted above. Wish me luck. Aaron

OK. Please correct me if my brain has missed something because if no one does, I'm trying it in the morning. Looking at the wiring diagram and another basic diagram, should I have a thick red connecting to BOTH large terminals? That way power is provided to the starter when the solenoid closes...

Figured it out. Google works.

BTW. I can't even figure out where the battery is on the schematic.

OK. The one thick red wire goes to the positive post on the battery. The "extra" thick wire goes to the starter motor. The thick black wire goes to the negative post of the battery.

I'm going out to try again. My uneducated eyes looks at this diagram and thinks that this mower should be much simpler to work on if they didn't put all of these safety switches. No, I'm not going to try that.

I removed the extra red wire from the equation. I'm back to it sounding like it's shorting out at the battery. Pic of the solenoid below. There is also a pic of the "extra".

Thank you Rivets. I'm guessing you or someone else that looked at that picture shook their head and said "Dumb 4$$". I'll post again when this is done. BoboTWG

I'm back. I received the new started solenoid and ignition switch and installed them this morning.(Parts below) I hooked up the battery then went inside to get a key. Came back out and the is smoke rolling off the engine. I disconnected the starter switch (wires were HOT) and then disconnected...

Thank you very much. Ordering it now. Aaron

Cool. Thank you. Will not be doing that. Aaron

I can't thank everyone here for the great responses I've received. I apologize for the late responses, I was waiting for alerts to hit my e-mail. Here are some pics. My model # sticker plus 3 pics of the ignition switch I bought which I will be replacing. I can't find the switch packaging but...

Thank you. I would have saved alot of headache if I had looked up the part number myself. Thank you for the reply. Aaron

Thank you for the response. I did not know about the letters on the switch terminals. Big help. Aaron

That makes no sense. Kinda stupid. I got the one I bought because I asked the employee at the desk instead of doing my own homework. Thank you.

Thank you very much. You're right, of course. Was thinking metal was better. Will purchase correct OEM part. Sorry it took so long to reply, I was watching my e-mail for alerts. Aaron

Thank you. I will order an OEM replacement. Sorry it took so long to reply, I was watching my e-mail for alerts. Aaron

Thank you. I will follow the wires an d check. Sorry it took so long to reply, I was watching my e-mail for alerts. Aaron