L130 - Sudden no crank, no headlights

[bertsmobile1]

For the record, I don't like Coke either.

So there you go we can agree on some thing

 

[CLStout]

Apparently that's the only thing we can agree on, currently. Don't know if we will be able to agree on anything else.

 

[bertsmobile1]

Still would like to know what mower you have .
I am here to learn just as much as any one else and knowing the exception to the general rule would be very helpful as my regular diagnosing technique may need to be changed .

 

[CLStout]

OK, it's an Ariens model 936042, 20hp v-twin B&S Intek, 42" deck.
I've tried turning on the headlights (it has a dedicated switch above the ignition switch) with the ignition off, and on the run position. The headlights will only turn on with the engine running.

 

[bertsmobile1]

Good to know
Sounds likt they are wired into the alternator output or are AC
Do they get brighter when the engine revs higher ?

 

[CLStout]

Yep. They are pretty dim until I give it at least half throttle. They're the old style incandescent bulbs.