It does have a separate solenoid, not piggy backed. Makes a very faint noise when turning the switch to on but nothing when turning all the way to crank. JD X300 with I believe a 17 hp kawasaki , mower not on site
Will not start unless you by-pass the selonoid, Ignition switch ohms out as good, have replaced selonid twice. Still will not crank without by-passing selonoid