Have 12+ volts, but still- starting problem

[EngineMan]

Ok will stay with you and reread the post (again) and always remember there is always someone out there who believe's they're know more then you, that goe's in one ear and out the other one with me...!:laughing: will be back.

 

[Rivets]

This one's 11 years old and claims to be a professional. My teaching experience kicks in when he posts answers that can get someone hurt or spend more $$$ than needed. I'll get over it.

 

[EngineMan]

I have a manual on the Tecumseh ohv 130, but it seems that the problem is not to do with this, its on the unit itself, reading you lost post re (*78) check list, the owner should be able to work it out, I can't add anymore to what you say in that post, we know its intermittent, it seem's that its not the solenoid, so that leave's key switch and I believe that is working fine..! if checks are now made to all wiring, all connections, and all safety switch(s) like you say, working one's way from key switch to solenoid, one may (will) find a switch(s) that will need a good clean or to be replaced.

 

[Rivets]

Thanks for your input EngineMan, hope he can find the problem, don't you luv electrical problems.

 

[Lawnranger]

Please don't, this ones got me going in circles and I could use any help I can get. I would appreciate it if you went through the entire thread and give me your thoughts and ideas. The diagram listed is not for his unit, but I think it is close. Remember I'm told by some I don't know what I am talking about.

Rivets, I am with engine man on this one. I do not have a schematic for him so I will not be much help from this point on and I do not want to be "one too many cooks in the kitchen" so I will be reading this one but not adding to it since I cannot help much. I am sending you a pm a little later to get an idea or two from you.

 

[Rivets]

Lawn ranger, please keep watching this one. I may need to bounce ideas off you and EngineMan later.

 

[Lawnranger]

Lawn ranger, please keep watching this one. I may need to bounce ideas off you and EngineMan later.

No problem. I am better at working on these machines than trying to guide folks through the steps as so much can be lost in translation, if you catch my drift. As you probably know, safety switches are a little more common than ignition switches so I naturally lean toward a defective safety switch but you never know until you make the necessary checks. The clutch/brake safety switch sees a lot of use so I usually start there.

 

[pugaltitude]

Going by the model no this is the diagram
Outdoor Power Equipment Parts: Use the Part Finder Tool from MTD

 

[Rivets]

Pug, I knew there where people out there smarter than me. I don't know how you found that diagram, I've been trying with no luck. Thanks for your input. When I get a chance I'm going to take a good look at it and see if I can figure out what I am doing wrong on this one. Thanks again.

 

[EngineMan]

Only two safety switches on this, should make life a bit easier, am looking forward in writing a book on this one lad's...!:laughing: