Good Morning all,
First off, glad I found this site. It may be my last resort. I have worked on cars quite a bit, but not really anything to speak of on small engine stuff (at least, anything with all these safety switches ). If my assessment of my situation is wrong, chock it up to ignorance because I'm not sure how this model works. I happened to inherit a Simplicity Regent 14 Hydro with the house that I'm buying, but I'm certain the previous renters couldn't have mowed with it this season. It was in sorry shape when I got to it, and it's still not quite right, but I think I'm close.
In looking online and doing some fiddling of my own, I can't seem to figure out this issue. The thing would start and drive, but if I'd turn on the deck, I'd get nothing. I looked under the seat, and found the wiring to be electrical-taped with the two ends attempted to be butted against each other... Knowing the previous renters, I expected something like this. I went ahead and tore that harness apart and re-soldered the wires.
Now the seat makes a good connection, but anytime I let off of the drive clutch it wants to die. I tried to turn on the PTO clutch with the drive clutch in as well, and the mower wants to die then too. I can unplug the seat, and it will drive, but the PTO won't turn on.
I also did a continuity test on the seat, and it bounces all over the place. Does that seem right for that sensor?
My train of thought leads me to think that it's the sensor in the seat thinking that I'm not sitting on it, but I don't just want to up and buy a new seat if I don't have to (obviously). Is there a way to bypass that safety to see if that's my issue?
First off, glad I found this site. It may be my last resort. I have worked on cars quite a bit, but not really anything to speak of on small engine stuff (at least, anything with all these safety switches ). If my assessment of my situation is wrong, chock it up to ignorance because I'm not sure how this model works. I happened to inherit a Simplicity Regent 14 Hydro with the house that I'm buying, but I'm certain the previous renters couldn't have mowed with it this season. It was in sorry shape when I got to it, and it's still not quite right, but I think I'm close.
In looking online and doing some fiddling of my own, I can't seem to figure out this issue. The thing would start and drive, but if I'd turn on the deck, I'd get nothing. I looked under the seat, and found the wiring to be electrical-taped with the two ends attempted to be butted against each other... Knowing the previous renters, I expected something like this. I went ahead and tore that harness apart and re-soldered the wires.
Now the seat makes a good connection, but anytime I let off of the drive clutch it wants to die. I tried to turn on the PTO clutch with the drive clutch in as well, and the mower wants to die then too. I can unplug the seat, and it will drive, but the PTO won't turn on.
I also did a continuity test on the seat, and it bounces all over the place. Does that seem right for that sensor?
My train of thought leads me to think that it's the sensor in the seat thinking that I'm not sitting on it, but I don't just want to up and buy a new seat if I don't have to (obviously). Is there a way to bypass that safety to see if that's my issue?