scotty 252 #1 Posted January 26, 2016 I have a wheel horse GT1100. What kind of solenoid do i need it says 110979. Does anyone know if i can order one on amazon prime. One of the universal ones? Like this. http://www.amazon.com/Rotary-10771-Universal-solenoid-starter/dp/B002VCLF2M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1453845469&sr=8-2&keywords=universal+lawn+mower+solenoid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,169 #2 Posted January 26, 2016 Should work. Just make sure the mounting bracket is well grounded. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty 252 #3 Posted January 26, 2016 Sounds good i figured it would work just wanted to see what anyone else thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty 252 #4 Posted January 26, 2016 Also another question what is the wire coming off from the coil do? It goes to the carburater Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,937 #5 Posted January 27, 2016 2 hours ago, scotty said: Also another question what is the wire coming off from the coil do? It goes to the carburater I don't have a GT1100, but I doubt that a wire from the coil goes to the carburetor. On late model power equipment there is a fuel shut off solenoid which opens the fuel flow when power is applied to the ignition, but that didn't start until the early '90s. The wire probably goes to the ignition points. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,937 #6 Posted January 27, 2016 Here is the only manual I can find, not much of a wiring diagram though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,515 #7 Posted January 27, 2016 Better diagram in the operator manual Just remember the ignition on this model is self powered. The ignition wire simply grounds the coil to shut the engine off. Do not allow any battery voltage into the ignition wire as that will burn up the ignition coil. In other words positively identify that wire before you do anything with it. You don't want to see any of the magic smoke. If the ignition key will shut the engine off the loose wire should not be the ignition wire. Garry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty 252 #8 Posted January 27, 2016 Ill grab some pictures in a little bit today im not seeing anything in those diagrams that looks like what i have. Pictures explain better than i can haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,515 #9 Posted January 27, 2016 The original engine was a B&S 252417-0664-01. Compare that with what you have. Perhaps the engine has been replaced. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #10 Posted January 27, 2016 The wire is in fact, a ground/kill wire. It attaches to the carb linkage. When the engine is throttled down completely, this wire is grounded by the linkage. As Garry said, if the ignition switch accomplishes shut off, the wire is not needed. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty 252 #11 Posted January 27, 2016 Oh alright i see. So i dont even need it hooked up? Or is there a way of bypassing it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
