I have a 2011 Dixie Chopper Xcaliber 3374 with the 33HP Generac Engine. My issue is that the mower will not start using the ignition key. I have replaced the starter, ignition switch, and all three relays. The battery is fully charged to 13.6vdc. I have tested the safety switches at each of the drive arms with a multimeter and they are good.
The mower has 12volts (13.6v) power when the key is turned to the "On" position, but I cannot get 12v on the orange wire when the key is turned to the "Start" position. This orange wire connects to a spade connector on the side of the starter. I have cleaned all the contacts.
I can manually start the mower by using a jumper wire from the base of the starter main 12V lug to the spade terminal on the side of the starter, so I know the starter is good and the mower works fine once started. I just can't seem to get 12v on the orange lead which connects to the spade on the side of the starter.
What else can I test or replace? I can use the mower, but it's really annoying not being able to start it with the key.
The mower has 12volts (13.6v) power when the key is turned to the "On" position, but I cannot get 12v on the orange wire when the key is turned to the "Start" position. This orange wire connects to a spade connector on the side of the starter. I have cleaned all the contacts.
I can manually start the mower by using a jumper wire from the base of the starter main 12V lug to the spade terminal on the side of the starter, so I know the starter is good and the mower works fine once started. I just can't seem to get 12v on the orange lead which connects to the spade on the side of the starter.
What else can I test or replace? I can use the mower, but it's really annoying not being able to start it with the key.