Husqvarna LGT 2654 Garden Tractor won't start normally.

[NorCalFinFan]

Looking for some repair direction. My riding mower won't start normally. I can start it by shorting the connections on the starter solenoid but, not with the key. I just replaced the starter solendoid and the key switch assembly and the problem didn't change. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[bertsmobile1]

Go to Husqvarna and download your parts manual
The first page should be the wiring diagram
Note that between the key switch & the solenoid there is a PTO switch & a clutch/brake switch
I usually pull the pugs & short the terminals that are supposed to be connected with short jumpers
If yiu do the B & S first then when the starter cranks you have found the bad switch

OR if you no patience just replace both & hope it is not a broken wire between the switches
Note also the black ground wire on the solenoid .

 

[StarTech]

Also can be simply a blown fuse depending if the OP hears the fuel solenoid clicking or not when he turns the ignition to run position from off. But there would be a reason for a blown fuse.