Hi BGS Mex,
I finally had a chance to print off the diagram and study it.
Print off the diagram that scrubcadet10 sent you.
The way I read the diagram, the "S" terminal white wire goes from the key switch to the clutch pedal switch and from there to the blade engage (attachment clutch) switch before it goes to the solenoid to trigger it for cranking the engine starter.
Just jumping the "B" red switch the "S" white wire at the switch will not crank the engine.
There is a clutch switch or blade engage switch or one of their connector pins that is having a problem. Possibly one of the switches are out of position. That is likely why you are having strange voltage readings, there is resistance/ voltage drop.