John Deere LX277

[cuda6768]

When you turn on key starter engages what is causing this. I can not find any shorts in wiring

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

When you turn on key starter engages what is causing this. I can not find any shorts in wiring

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It might help if we have model numbers.
Good luck! :smile:

 

[cuda6768]

Model number is lx277

 

[pile81]

So when you switch the key to the run position, not the crank position, the starter engages? Does that model have a starter solenoid on the starter or is it remote? Unplug ignition switch and see if the connector has melted 2 pins together in the connector, if it has a start relay it could be stuck closed possibly....

 

[cuda6768]

switch does not unplug it is soldered to a board that is wired to a circuit board. Starter and solenoid are together

 

[pile81]

Ok so the start relay maybe stuck.....im sure youve checked this....but on that same circuit there is a diode that supplies ground which maybe supplying the ground all the time...