catfishdon 0 #1 Posted June 1, 2017 hi ever one new here I have a wheel horse 520 xli I need help on we try to start switch it want do nothing , but we can take a wire run to battery to the starter ,and it will crank, when we let parking brake off it dies , can any one help ty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #2 Posted June 1, 2017 I wonder if your under seat safety switch has a problem ? Others will chime in. Maybe try unplugging it and put a jumper wire. It's a long shot. BTW ......keep us posted. Goodluck.. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,491 #3 Posted June 1, 2017 Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 924 #4 Posted June 2, 2017 I agree with Glenn, seat switch. To trouble shoot, disconnect the switch at the connector and put a paper clip (temporarily) into the connector in the wiring harness to complete the circuit. If it starts, you have found the problem. These seat switches tend to be problematic. Sometimes, how you sit on the seat will prevent it from starting, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #5 Posted June 2, 2017 If you have the pto switch on the left side of the dash on or pulled out you will not be able to start it. The second item would be that you need to have the pedal pushed down on the right side. Two simple items but if you are not familiar with the machine you may not know. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites