mike avad 49 #1 Posted Monday at 03:59 PM I have a 1976 wheel horse B-80 K-181 Kohler engine I just put a new starter and solenoid on this and check all the safety switch the new solenoid has 3 post on to big ones and one small one and when I try to start it I have nothing just a click how do I go about jumping the solenoid and it has a new Bat in it also and it been check and I also check the little wire with a test light to see if there is power there also and it dose have power there. Thank you for your reply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 16,328 #2 Posted Monday at 04:26 PM (edited) If your solenoid only has one small connector, then it likely grounds through the mounting screw tabs. Make sure you have a clean surface (chassis ground) to mount to and see if that makes a difference. Edited Monday at 04:27 PM by kpinnc 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 30,313 #3 Posted Monday at 05:33 PM (edited) 1 hour ago, mike avad said: how do I go about jumping the solenoid Use a heavy gauge wire or a pliers to jump across the 2 large terminals. Edited Monday at 05:42 PM by Achto 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,559 #4 Posted Monday at 05:55 PM 1 hour ago, mike avad said: I have a 1976 wheel horse B-80 K-181 Kohler engine I just put a new starter and solenoid on this and check all the safety switch the new solenoid has 3 post on to big ones and one small one and when I try to start it I have nothing just a click how do I go about jumping the solenoid and it has a new Bat in it also and it been check and I also check the little wire with a test light to see if there is power there also and it dose have power there. Thank you for your reply. I have had a bunch of bad luck with electrical stuff from parts store lately . Sure does mess with your head when you a have brand new part and its bad. If you have a known good solenoid, I would try that if you don't figure it out pretty quick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 15,376 #5 Posted Monday at 07:03 PM 1 hour ago, sqrlgtr said: I have had a bunch of bad luck with electrical stuff from parts store I've taken to testing everything I get, to the extent I can. My 12v battery jump pack has been very useful along with the analog and digital volt/ohm meters. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,595 #6 Posted Monday at 08:29 PM @kpinnc @mike avad , since going over to engine / frame for battery grounding , haven't had any related issues , cleaned mount areas , dielectric grease , at cable / bolt engine / frame , also added a plug in in related area . for my battery tender , easily always right there for a plug in , usually go on an opportunity , for related issue . always snoopin around for inspections , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 63,326 #7 Posted yesterday at 12:29 AM 8 hours ago, mike avad said: I have a 1976 wheel horse B-80 K-181 Kohler engine I just put a new starter and solenoid on this and check all the safety switch the new solenoid has 3 post on to big ones and one small one and when I try to start it I have nothing just a click how do I go about jumping the solenoid and it has a new Bat in it also and it been check and I also check the little wire with a test light to see if there is power there also and it dose have power there. Thank you for your reply. Did you make sure all of the connections from the battery including grounds are clean and tight before spending money on a new solenoid? Is the solenoid grounded? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike avad 49 #8 Posted 23 hours ago Thank you all for you replies am new on them wheel horses and I don't mind spending the money on new parts to me its well worth it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
