Blade Clutch Switch Kills Mower

[Craftsman Garage]

That could be a bad Neutral or reverse safety switch

 

[bertsmobile1]

I am not getting 12volts between the wiring harness connections from the seat nor the steering lever(s) switches. I see three relays on the mower...two in the instrument panel and in the starter motor area on the engine. The wiring diagram I have from Hustlers online parts manual only indicates two relays...

Am I looking at the correct diagram (s/n 05011533)?

The owner says he lost the key so he started the motor by turning the key switch with a knife. I have replaced the key switch with a new one...no joy. Battery is new, 12volts strong.

HAve you checked the wiring diagram ( I have not by the way )
A lot of these switches are ground switches and not power switches so there is never 12V on them
This is why Star told you to get the wiring diagram.
If you can not find one ask and some one will either post one or a link to where you can find one
I have no Hustlers in my repair run and not being an authorised dealer I have no access to this information from Australia .

 

[StarTech]

But sound like have this wiring setup instead the above one if you have three relays.. Just slightly different wiring for the extra starter relay (solenoid).

Hustler 045898, Stens 430-173, Rotary 9158, Oregon 33-397 switches


K equal M
R equal L
12v should be on L whenever the switch is in run or start positions.

 

[bartles]

View attachment 69768
But sound like have this wiring setup instead the above one if you have three relays.. Just slightly different wiring for the extra starter relay (solenoid).
View attachment 69771
Hustler 045898, Stens 430-173, Rotary 9158, Oregon 33-397 switches

View attachment 69769
K equal M
R equal L
12v should be on L whenever the switch is in run or start positions.

Well fellows, most of the time we "shade tree" mechanics overlook the obvious. I went back to the fuses (1-15 & 1-20amp)and checked voltage across them to discover the 20 amp fuse was blown. I did not look close enough to see the one of the bases of the "Z" was not there. P

 

[bartles]

Well fellows, most of the time we "shade tree" mechanics overlook the obvious. I went back to the fuses (1-15 & 1-20amp)and checked voltage across them to discover the 20 amp fuse was blown. I did not look close enough to see the one of the bases of the "Z" was not there. Presto she fired right up! It pays to keep it simple. Thanks so much for your help!!!