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I'll know for sure after replacing it tomorrow, but it seems I overlooked the fuse. It appeared to be okay, but I was reading 12V at one end and ground on the other via the Power Probe. Did a continuity test and do not have continuity at the fuse. Hopefully a new one does the trick.

Okay, so using a Power Probe, I verified 12V from the battery to the solenoid, the other leg reads ground. When I turn the ignition, I do not get power to the other leg. Seems odd as it's a brand new solenoid. I also tried sending power directly from the battery to the starter, but it seems...

Model 13AM675G062 MTD Yard Machine Engine Model 287707-1224-E1 14.5HP B&S Prior to changing the ignition switch and solenoid, it would occasionally buzz when turning the switch. Shorting the solenoid with a screwdriver did nothing, so I should've known it was the starter at that point. Both...

Picked up an old MTD rider with a 14.5HP Briggs. Was previously used to pull cars around at a garage. I've replaced the carb, fuel lines/filter, spark plug and changed the oil. Had a no start, so replaced the battery, cleaned up eyelets on all connections, replaced the ignition switch and...

Greetings from the Adirondacks. Picked up a few older MTDs for free. Just trying to get them up and mowing again. Looking forward to the knowledge!