HDCornerCarver
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Picked up an old MTD rider with a 14.5HP Briggs. Was previously used to pull cars around at a garage.
I've replaced the carb, fuel lines/filter, spark plug and changed the oil. Had a no start, so replaced the battery, cleaned up eyelets on all connections, replaced the ignition switch and starter solenoid due to corrosion. Wiring looks okay, but I get no signs of life when trying to start it. I tried jumping the starter from the battery, but nothing happens. Engine turns fine by hand, piston looked okay with some minor carbon build up.
At this point I suspect a wiring issue somewhere along the line. My multimeter/power probe are at work, so I'll have to bring them home tomorrow and check wiring.
My other issue is that it will not roll in neutral. When the rear end is lifted, the wheels turn freely in opposing directions.
Any advice as to what I may have missed? I may just rewire the machine and bypass the safeties, though I'm not sure I can use my 7-pin ignition switch for such a thing.
I've replaced the carb, fuel lines/filter, spark plug and changed the oil. Had a no start, so replaced the battery, cleaned up eyelets on all connections, replaced the ignition switch and starter solenoid due to corrosion. Wiring looks okay, but I get no signs of life when trying to start it. I tried jumping the starter from the battery, but nothing happens. Engine turns fine by hand, piston looked okay with some minor carbon build up.
At this point I suspect a wiring issue somewhere along the line. My multimeter/power probe are at work, so I'll have to bring them home tomorrow and check wiring.
My other issue is that it will not roll in neutral. When the rear end is lifted, the wheels turn freely in opposing directions.
Any advice as to what I may have missed? I may just rewire the machine and bypass the safeties, though I'm not sure I can use my 7-pin ignition switch for such a thing.