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HELPT** Wheel Horse Safety Lock-out Switches

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I have a 314-8 tractor, circa 1985.

There are 3 safety switches: the seat, the clutch, and the power take-off lever.

The tractor won't start unless I jump the two main posts on the solenoid with an old screw driver (not cool because it creates a healthy spark).

I have replaced the igniton switch 2 or 3 years ago. I replaced the solenoid last year. Battery holding firm at 12.7 Volts.

I ruled out the PTO lever switch AND the seat switch as the problem, because if the PTO is engaged, and you go to get up out of the seat the engine dies. If the PTO is not engaged and you get up, the engine continues to run.

Starter is strong, solenoid providing good voltage to starter.
Any ideas on where else to I start checking??? Have not figured out a way to isolate the switch in the clutch to see if that is the problem. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I love the Wheel Horse, but this is making me balder than I already am. Thanks.
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Welcome to MTF!! (BTW--You started two threads w/ the same question--maybe you didn't realize and hit 'enter' again...Sometimes it takes a few minutes for soemone to come forward with an answer>>>..

o.K.--as to your question about the start--ing---try this...
(Remember--the tractor is over 20 yrs old)
1. Dis connect/clean with emory cloth or small wire brush every cable/wire connection--then re-tighten.....(Every one--also check fuse hol;der good--I had one that crapped out on me..)
That will eliminate that vexing problem....

2. Any plug togetjher connections--such as on switches/lights, etc, unplug them carfully- clean as good as possible--I spray w/ Quik-Electonic cleaner--let dry --re-assemble....

3. Now you can take a test light and ohm meter--and track down wire by wire. You should have a wire diagram, by color code--for that machine--either in parts manual or from TORO site...

It may seem like a rambling way to do it--but by a system-matic search--You will be fine..:thThumbsU
Let us know what you find--and ask more questions if needed....
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Good advice Glenn:thThumbsU , after cleaning I like to put a little dielectric grease on the terminals with a toothpick.

Go here and you'll find your tractor will the wiring diagram.
http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=toro_consumer&mh=19

goodluck!
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Good advice Glenn:thThumbsU , after cleaning I like to put a little dielectric grease on the terminals with a toothpick.

Go here and you'll find your tractor will the wiring diagram.
http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=toro_consumer&mh=19

goodluck!

Thanks--Steve --for the reminder...
I just do it naturally, withg the daelectric grease....and It didn't cross my mind about some others might not think about it....:banghead3
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Not only did "others" think about it, they actually did the trick with the conncections and the grease. What a unique concept to take care of the basics first, huh?
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