Mikey the Monkey 697 #1 Posted July 27, 2017 Now that I have my 701 torn apart, should I replace solenoid under the dash since its easier to get to now? If so where can i find a good replacement. Also, the Kohler k 161 that powers the tractor has no regulator on top of the generator. Is this correct? In the wiring diagrams it has one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,707 #2 Posted July 27, 2017 You should have this solenoid and this wring diagram Note in the first link it mentions a suitable replacement which can be had at any auto parts place. Note which battery cables were on which post if you use the original. as this is very important since the solenoid is connected internally to the battery side positive post . You will be hard pressed to find one like that hence the 4 terminal replacement What is being used for voltage regulation if you haven't got one on the S/G? Sounds like a PO was having fun with this one. You should also have double S/G drive pulley. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey the Monkey 697 #3 Posted July 27, 2017 You're really helping me out today buddy! Here is a pic of the engine. It started and ran fine prior to disassembly without a regulator. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,129 #4 Posted July 27, 2017 The S/G will start the engine with out a regulator but there will be no controlled battery charging. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey the Monkey 697 #5 Posted July 27, 2017 Got it thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,707 #6 Posted July 27, 2017 No problem Monkey 19 minutes ago, pfrederi said: there will be no controlled battery charging. and spark power drawn right off the batt, That's probably was PO was doing unless there was some other type of wizardry goin on there.... .just throw the battery on a charger when she gets dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
new2horses 287 #7 Posted July 28, 2017 Not to muck up the works and maybe I'm wrong here, but there was no solenoid, just a momentary switch? Along with the two prong two wire ignition switch? Am I missing something? It should be the same as a 953, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,488 #8 Posted July 28, 2017 Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 825 #9 Posted July 28, 2017 2 hours ago, new2horses said: Not to muck up the works and maybe I'm wrong here, but there was no solenoid, just a momentary switch? Along with the two prong two wire ignition switch? Am I missing something? It should be the same as a 953, right? No muck at all. The 701 used a solenoid that was controlled by a push button switch that grounded the solenoid to engage it. Finding a solenoid that needs to be grounded to energize is a task, but a little change in wiring you can power one to make it work. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
new2horses 287 #10 Posted July 30, 2017 On 7/28/2017 at 7:19 AM, ol550 said: No muck at all. The 701 used a solenoid that was controlled by a push button switch that grounded the solenoid to engage it. Finding a solenoid that needs to be grounded to energize is a task, but a little change in wiring you can power one to make it work. MY bad, sorry everyone!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites