Repairs Reverse position on switch for Husqvarna LGT2554 riding mower no longer works!

[cmw]

I have a Husqvarna LGT2554 54 inch riding mower and have had lots of strange little problems with the mower itself as well as the Kohler Courage engine.

The most recent issue is related to the position on the ignition switch that allows you to mow in reverse. I usually leave the mower in this position after I start the engine. I was mowing yesterday and had been mowing forwards but with the switch/key in the position that allows you to mow in reverse. The engine sputtered and died. It restarted fine and ran in the mode that allows you to go forward only but died immediately when I switched it to the reverse enabling position. I am assuming this is a problem with the keyswitch itself or some sort of electronic module in the mower. Anyone else ever had this happen? If so, how do you resolve it?

I have not been real happy with this unit or the Kohler Courage engine overall as something always seems to be coming loose and/or breaking. I always re-assemble with Loctite and that has helped a lot.

Thanks,

Conor

 

[mechanic mark]

http://www.husqvarna.com/ddoc/HUSO/HUSO2012_NAen/HUSO2012_NAen_LGT2554_532432908R5.pdf page 29 wiring diagram, remove plug at backside of ignition switch and check for corrosion.

 

[bertsmobile1]

Fairly rare for bits to be regularly falling of a Kohler.
Usual culprits are
mal adjusted governor allowing the engine to rev above 4000 rpm
Out of balance blades
Bent spindle shafts
loose engne mounting bolts

Not saying you didn't pick the short straw & got lumbered with a monday morning hang over special engine.
But it is not normal for almost any engine built in the last 20 years or shake bits off all the time.