Ben219 1 #1 Posted June 7, 2023 Hello I have a 212-5 wheel horse and every time I go to connect my battery when my ground is hooked up and I go to connect my hot (red) wire my starter automatically engages and tries to start the motor with the key in the off position. I need help 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,593 #2 Posted June 7, 2023 Sounds like someone has bypassed the ignition switch maybe? Is there a toggle switch on it that doesnt look like it’s a factory item? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,870 #3 Posted June 7, 2023 (edited) Stuck/welded contacts on the starter solenoid if it has one. Give it a good whack with a Cresent hammer. Edited June 7, 2023 by WHX?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
