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Hello, Have a C-161 Manual transmission Kohler engine. I had been mowing a good bit and thought I would wash grass and dirt off it. Well apparently got something wet and now may have shorted something out. After drying out, something is still wrong it tried to start a couple of time, but now nothing, unless I use two jumpers from the switch connector (and I even replaced switch and still have issue). It will start and run and lights will work etc. except with way I have it jumper-ed it won't shut off unless you disconnect the 1st jumper. To start and keep it running, use two jumper wires from the switch connector (five blade). 1st. jumper wire from the black wire to the positive on the battery and 2nd jumper wire from red wire to positive on the battery to engage the starter to start it. hope that makes sense, see pictures (Note - the amp meter was showing charging even though switch off and even disconnected, so to rule the amp meter I by passed it.). Did the the one relay block get too wet and short out? Other side note, have had some issues with mice and even had a black snake in it this morning, guess it was looking for food. Do not see any wires chewed, and it was running fine until hosed off dirt and grass clippings. Thoughts or suggestions?? Thanks.
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Hi Guys, I have a ‘91 520h that sat for a couple of months and was working fine. Now it won’t turn over with a new battery by the key switch. I jumped the starter directly from the battery and it turns over. It doesn’t always engage the pinion though. I checked the blue wire from the key switch to the starter solenoid. It shows just under 12v when key is off and no voltage when key is in start position. Is this correct? Also, the PTO switch light on the dash lights up when in start position as well. The all the safety switches were overridden when I bought it. No fuses either🙄. That’s my next project. Need to get this baby going... Expecting 1-2’ of snow tomorrow night! Thanks for any advice! Cheers, John Essex, MA
