WHwest8597 85 #1 Posted July 6, 2019 My 314-8 won't shut off when I turn the key off. Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,952 #2 Posted July 6, 2019 You have a mag ignition. Either your switch has lost ground or the kill wire has broken off. Try fiddling with the switch mounting nut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,841 #3 Posted July 6, 2019 I have same issue with my Bronco 14. Where is the kill wire? I have to 'choke it out' to kill the engine...14hp Kohler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,719 #4 Posted July 6, 2019 There should be 3 wires coming out from behind the engine end plate with a connector that then goes tot eh ignition switch and regulator. Two will be identical color and are AC output for charging system. The third wire is the mag ground/kill wire. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,952 #5 Posted July 6, 2019 On a 314 should be a dark blue wire to the m terminal of the switch. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,232 #6 Posted July 6, 2019 The switch might not have a good ground. On the 300 & 400 the dash plate might not have a good ground. If it been left out side the two 1/4" screws and the corners of the dash plate rust causing a bad ground. The rust can cause starting problems also, might have to try a couple of time to get it to turn over. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,092 #7 Posted July 6, 2019 “The Polished Turd” 656 is the same way.... either find something to short the spark plug wire, or choke it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,391 #8 Posted July 7, 2019 Could be a corroded ignition switch terminal on the "M" terminal or on the engine connector plug. As mike said, the dark blue wire runs from the Magneto to the ignition switch and the switch needs to ground that wire to shut off the engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
