Recent content by GGSlingray

Hey, thank you ILENGINE. Very much appreciated.

My mother-in-law has what I believe to be a 2009 Simplicity 20/52 with a Briggs and Stratton 20hp Vanguard. The tractor is in very nice condition, she cuts great, drives like a dream, runs perfect (after cleaning the carb) and is in overall great condition. My mother-in-law had asked me to take...

I traced every wire inspected all the jacketing best that I could. I tested every switch, the solenoid, and key switch. Everything seems to be correct, best that I can tell. I tried to use the wiring schematic diagram to the best of my ability. Now, I could have made mistake's while doing this...

So, I extended the safety switches with (great idea) self-tappers, and I tried jumping from the battery to the solenoid on the key switch as Bertsmobile1 suggested. When I do that the starter engages even though the key switch in the off position. Turning the key to all other positions I get...

Well, I was not able to get to it yesterday something else came up, but I will be working on it today and will update here as soon as I can.

Thank you Rivets, and bertsmobile1. Can't wait to try this hope it works. I'll be back today with news.

Got the numbers. Murray Model # 42544X8E Briggs & Stratton model # 42A707 Type: 2653E1 Code: 9812085A

Picked up this pretty nice Murray about 2 weeks ago for a song. Well, not really a song, it was a barter deal and at first, I thought it was a junker. I hosed it off took a closer look and it was in really good condition. The dude said the battery and solenoid were toast. Battery said 06/22 I...