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I have a John Deere 160 with Kawasaki FB460V engine. The yellow wire coming from the starter solenoid melted down and I can’t figure out what it connects to. Can anybody tell me? Thanks for any help.
Steve

If it is coming from the solenoid, it probably is going to the switch. Please post the tractor model number, behind the left rear wheel, and we should be able to find you a wiring diagram.

Here it is

Here is where the burned wire connects. It is yellow

Here is the service manual for a 165. It doesn’t show any yellow wires, but JD is known for changing its colors. Should help you out, electrical section is near the end of the manual. https://www.gardentractortalk.com/d3/downloads/18125-Tm1351.pdf

Got it figured out and fixed. Once I took the starter off I found the wire that was burned behind it. Running like a champ again. Thanks!

Now here a good question. What cause it to cook the wire in the first place?

Everyone should come back with a follow up so we can store that away for the next diagnostic event. That way we know if what you were told worked or why it happened. Would be nice anyway.

A dead short by the looks of it due to grounding through worn insulation. Glad you have it repaired.

StarTech said:

Now here a good question. What cause it to cook the wire in the first place?

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It appears the coating was stripped off the wire behind the starter and grounded the wire. It lit up very impressively! I thought the engine was on fire for a moment.

Thanks for posting what appeared to have caused problem. Kinda of unusual cause but that can happen when wires are routed wrong and the insulation gets damaged.