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hi I have a hustler fastrac 44'' and it had a honda 18hp on it. the engine was no good when i got it and i happended to have a briggs and stratton handy. I have it monted but need help wireing it .....any ideas thx

Not a big problem.
The single wire from the coil will hook up with the same wire that went to the coil on the honda.
That bit is easy and at a minimum will be enough to get the mower running, till the battery goes flat.
After that it is just the alternator and for that we will need to know which alternator your engine has fitted
View attachment Alternator types.pdf

the engine was off when i got it so i don't have any way of knowing what to wire or how to? is this possible to fix or do i have to take it to a dealer?

how do i now what alternator is on there?

Micah Haarhoff said:

how do i now what alternator is on there?

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On the link I posted it lists the distinguishing features, colours and number of wires, colour and style of the connecters.
It also list which models the particular alternators can be found on
That is how you tell.
You might need to enlarge the diagram after you have downloaded it to read all the text.
Other than that use the search function ( under the name at the top of the page ) and search for "briggs & stratton alternators"
I am fairly sure some one posted a better chart than that earlier this year.

can you remind me where the alternator is located

Under the flywheel which is why B & S use those different coloured wires and connectors.
All you need t do is match the connector colour , shale and wire colour to those on the chart.
You will find the wires hanging out around the starter motor.

Its a white connector with red and black wires

I found what alternator is on there how to i get it to you?

Get it to me, in Australia ?
You should have one of these

The red wire should be DC + and goes to the battery or the ignition switch Terminal A ? check your wiring diagram.
The black wire is AC and goes to the headlights.

And I don't think it will be enough to run the electric PTO and recharge the battery so you will most likely have to hook up to a trickle charger after each mow.

bertsmobile1 said:

Get it to me, in Australia ?
You should have one of these
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The red wire should be DC + and goes to the battery or the ignition switch Terminal A ? check your wiring diagram.
The black wire is AC and goes to the headlights.

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I dont have a wiring diagram and I dont have head lights on this zero turn

I mean show you what alternator it is on the diagram

Im pretty sure it's the second one that's the one that best compares out of the 4 best i can tell From the wires anyway

Do you thing i need to get you some pictures of the wires?

http://www.hustlerturf.com/images/product_manuals/365262_0407.PDF heres the manuel look on page 28 and mabe thats the wiring diagram???

Page 42 is the electrical scematic but im terrible and reading those:ashamed:

Sounds like you need to find a small engine mechanic locally that works from his yard to help you or give you advice after seeing what you have.

I would like to do it myself if at all possible:smile: