To save yourself a bunch of guessing, on the back of the switch, it has markings by each post. The ones your looking for is "B" for BATTERY, this is the hot wire, and "S" for START.
I used power equipment for decades without safety switches. The way I lived thru that was by using ''common sense''. I see safety switches as a way of government being a ''nanny'' to protect a few mental incompetents from the results of their actions.
Had a freind roll a mower over on him when we were about 12. Seat switch wasn't even born yet. He just got lucky he wasnt cut up real bad, even lose a limb. I shut it off & pulled the mower off him so when safety switches first showed up I knew exactly why they put safety switches on them. So just beware if you bypass these, you may not be the only one who operates your machine. Be sure to inform others who work on it, buy it or operate it.
Actually the term "StarterSolenoid" is correct for that type of starter. Mike referred to the starter as a "Car Starter" at one point. Solenoids and relays provide the same function, however, Solenoids carry far more current than relays. A starter motor might require 25 Amps to spin it up and crank the engine long enough to start it. Relays typically will only carry perhaps 10 amps. In electronics an even larger unit is called a "Contactor" same functions, just huge plates that slam together and pass sometimes hundreds of amps.
Your demo might be valid, but it did not prove that the safety switches were all bypassed. For example, you were sitting on the seat and could have had the parking brake set. 🙄
Great video ! I’ve got a bad safety switch , yeah I’ll mow without the stupid safety switch ! Yeah it’s there for safety but hey there’s pedestrian crossings to use but are u going to walk a mile to use it ? Stuff that . And I’m sick of safety switches failing and being a pain in the arse !
If its getting fuel and spark it should run. If no fuel on the bottom of the carburetor are 2 wires going to the anti back fire switch. Un screw it and take plunger out then re install in carburetor
A quck way to "test" the fuel cutoff selenoid is to listen for a "click" when you turn the key into the run position. If there's no click, then it's buggered up.
AWESOME!!!! THANK YOU!!! This is going to help me get my MTD mower going. Also, you have those banana clips, you could've banana clipped the Multimeter leads to the lawnmower switch tabs and tested which terminals close when you put it in the start position by yourself.
Hello this is Mario it's August 21st. Did the same thing as you show them demonstrated and I'm getting no click no power nothing at all it's a club cadet LT 1040 It just sitting underwear for a while. It's got a new battery and solenoid new key switch new starter about everything so if I go to the solenoid and just touch them together and it will spin everything but if you try to do it with the key it won't do nothing so if you can help me out with this that'll be awesome. Thank you
Could any one help me out please, on how to wire re wire clutch on new engine, old engine had safety to where if the clutch toggle switch was on, it would not turn unless pto switch was off, switched from kohler CH20 to predator 670 if any one could help me ??
It cannot shock you. When the volts go down the amps go, UP. (The wire can burn, you?) When the volts go up the amps go, down. The reason why if you keep cranking on electric motors & the battery starts losing, stlov, that baztard will go to melting wires & solenoids, & "what all SAFETY" DEVICES are we losing? Erm... Don't forget your fuses & your battery charger. Hook up your charger if you already KNOW you are gonna be cranking on that, joker?
can anyone help me with this problem ( i have a craftsman 1994 22 hp kohler lawn and garden tractor GT6000 . every time i engaged pto as soon as blades start spinning it shuts the motor off can you help
I would unhook the deck belt and check all the pullies and see if you have any restrictions. If everything is turning free then I would check out the engine checking the carb, valve lash and compression. Good luck
I just picked up the exact same model a few weeks ago for free. It had so many problems but this was the last fix I needed to do. Followed your video and it worked for me, thanks
I need your help Mower Mike. I watched your video a couple times. I have a Murray Lawn General Riding Mower, model #42504X714 17 hp motor. The solenoid is under the steering wheel. I followed your instructions to the T. Now, When I turn the key on, the 15 amp fuse blows and nothing. What I did BEFORE your video was override the seat switch by connecting the yellow wires together. For the clutch/brake safety switch bypass I connected the orange to orange and yellow to yellow wires. Do you have any advice to try? Thank you.
I put all I know in that video. I suggest testing the safety switches. I wouldn’t run a mower with everything bypassed if you are cutting grass. To override the seat though I think you just unplug it try unhooking the wires.
Worked @ the Snapper mower factory in McDonough Ga. & the 2nd safety switch added to the mowers was added due to an accident and /or a lawsuit, and MANY MORE safeties added thereafter
Haha love this comment. I highly suggest getting one. It is a great mind and upper body workout. It takes a couple of weeks of practice but once you get the rhythm down you will feel like Rocky. I can rip it pretty fast if my mind is clear.
YOU bypassed trigger wire to starter solenoid. You took 2 wires off solenoid so did you hook other solenoid wire back on are just leave it off and what is that wire for. Thank U
I appreciate you video and found it well done and entertaining, I wish I could do that. However, That won’t work on most mowers because the safety switches interrupt the ground on the solenoid. You can energize the starter wire all you want but it’s not going to respond.
This would eliminate having to buy a expensive circuit board in the name of safety. Most lawn mowers I used had no safety features at all and I feel just as safe without them. Howeve the mower I have has an electric clutch that drives the deck blades so I would have to make that operateable as well in order to cut grass. Idiots lights and safety switches don't fix or help stupid people. Learn to control your equipment or leave it alone.
I have to disagree. Those safety switches serve a purpose. I have filled a mower a couple of times and was sure glad for that seat safety switch turning it off.
@@MowerMike we had a older model international cub cadet that was also shaft driven with a four speed manual transmission along with a foot clutch. Much the same as a small farm tractor with a hitch on the back for implements and everything was manual. There was no safety features on anything as you see today. It had like a 9 hp cast iron Kohler engine and yes it too had a lawn deck belly mower with manual lever for engaging an actual clutch. After the engine was bored to 30 over it was rendered obsolete. I understand your concern for safety switches but almost nothing I was raised up to operate had anything more than idiot lights to let you know the status of what was going on. Us old poor folks dont have money for luxury items. LOL
Hello . I was watching your interesting video when it got 8:15 in, the audio went silent....I don't think it was on my end . Let me know when you fix it ...I'll be back to watch.
Hey, I had the audio messed up. If you are listening on headphones make sure to have them both on. It only comes through one ear. Or you can put it on speaker and it should work.
I'm confused lol so do I cut the silanoid hor wire off and take it the hot switch lol I'm never worked on lawn tractor before it is a 2011 bolen mtd can u make a video on the silanoid bypass
Yes that is the general idea. If you get power to that solenoid then it should crank it. But I don’t suggest bypassing safety switches if you are going to mow with it.
I did that but installed an emergency kill switch (made with regular house wall light switch) on the floor board backing right below the seat. I did roll over with it when cutting around a ditch culvert and hit that switch to kill it.
@@MowerMike Redneck it is! But I get off to pickup trash (highway litter) a lot and have a 5 gallon bucket tied to the back of the seat. I do not want it to die every time I stop for trash :-0)
What did you ground out to create your kill switch? When I bypassed all my switches, I somehow lost the ability to turn the mower off!...lol. I am presently doing so with the fuel valve.
@@LTHandy Sorry, I know I replied to this but I included a "link" to the wiring diagram so the censorshipo algorythm must have gone to work. Anyway, I think I connected the seat safety switch wires to it so that it thinks I'm always "on the seat" until I flip that switch.
See the speed bag up there.... That's for when he works on the new cubs, and gets frustrated..... Great video, and thanks for saying if you are mowing with it, don't do the safety switch bypass.
Hi Guys, I need help please. I have a 2007 Cub Cadet Zero Turn Tractor, and all of a sudden when I start it, it starts immediately, then blows a fuse and dies. I have changed the Ignition switch, the starter, the PTO switch, but it still does the same thing. What can I do to sort this out please?
Hmm. You may have a bad wire. Sometimes the positive battery cables get old or the starter cable and they can cause fueses to blow if they are weak. I know it is frustrating good luck
Thanks for your comments and rapid response to my question. Now I have the wiring sorted, but have a new problem. Just to put you in the picture, I got this machine from someone that bought it and could never get it working. My new problem is that the left rear wheel travels at a higher speed than the right rear wheel. It is a Zero Turn Tractor. What is wrong and how do I fix it please?
@@HermanVisser-tt5bv Check this video out. Zero Turn Speed Adjustment & Governor Removal - FULL THROTTLE!!!! WFO ua-cam.com/video/Ycrw0oAfr04/v-deo.html
HAHAHAA this was great, just subbed. I use my Lawn tractor riding mower only to plow snow (I dont even have grass on my property, so the mower deck isnt even on) So having all those safety switches was pointless. I was constantly inadvertently shutting the tractor off every time I got off , which was a lot, to move things around while im plowing. I know I could just use the parking brake but I always forget. This is so much better, and now I dont have to care/worry about switching going bad and figuring all that shit out mid season . Thanks
@@MowerMike I have a 2018 craftsman T3200. Not the biggest or most powerful , but no slouch either. I run a craftsman 42" plow on it with 22" ITP mud terrain ATV tires. It's good for light snow but anything over a few inches or heavy and it struggles. Even with the ATV tires they slip, I'm 200lbs but I'm sure some extra weight would help. I actually just bought and and installed a 42" snowblower attachment, I bought it used so It took some tweaking to get it fitted up right. Hyped to get that thing out there to work. We can get some heavy snow dumps here in New York.
Dang that sounds cool. Yep you need to add some weight in the back of that rig. I know they make some weight attachments for them, check out this company they have some stuff like that. Can’t wait to get mine rigged up johnnyproducts.com/J_Bucket_HTMs/Johnny_Plow_Jr.htm
That is a big negative there George. This is just entertainment, I am pretty clear in the video that this is a dumb idea. I do appreciate your concern though
Just so you know, you are measuring resistance when the multimeter is on ohms so when you explain why it’s on zero that means no resistance straight through wire
@@MowerMike I grew up on a small family farm with all 1950's equipment. The machines would do whatever you tell it to and it wont care if it tears if self up or kills you. I've seen too many operators who just go until the machine quits. Never mind that the motor has been screaming all day due to over loaded or no oil or no water. At all times read your surroundings. Thank you Grandpa it has served me well.
You should get you a small pet dinosaur and teach him how to eat grass rapidly on command and steer him around by his tail like the Flintstones dead then you won’t need any wiring at all, that was for the 50-year-old insightful gentleman. I love the video.
Hello, I have a issue with my 04 cub cadet z force it starts fine but I can't get it to move. Ive watched everything and Cant find any tips for mine. itsa 44 inch cut. if you get a min Could you point me in the right direction please. Thank you
The way you disconnected the safety seat switch doesn't work on a newer Murray. Not even close. No fault to you. There is three wires on this. Red,green,and yellow.
From 8:15 on the sound cut out - would love to hear what you have to say. (Yes, I know it is a year old and all.) Thanks! Edit Closed Caption does work, for what it's worth. Thanks again!
Probably bad switch, test it, stardard brand makes the terminal to plug in to wire harness and not destroy wire harness but what ever Just run new wire straight to solenoid, s terminal on ing switch If it doesn’t die then go from kill with on engine to ing switch, ing ground
On the final test (around16:12) you put your foot on a pedal. Is that the clutch/brake ? Is this move out of habbit or is that switch really bypassed ?
I removed safety switches similar to you, and was successful, but now I cant turn off the mower (Luckily I have a gas valve I can close). Is there a basic place where I can attach a new wire elsewhere and ground it out, creating a kill switch without trying to figure out what to undo of what I have already done? I dont have any letters on my key switch... I thought about finding the magneto wire and running it to ground via a switch, but I dont know of a way to figure out which terminal it is. Any simple ways to somehow wire in a kill switch. (The Simplicity had an electric blade engager, and in bypassing all that, I suspect I lost my ability to ground the magneto.
I watched another video on this about 2 months ago and got really frustrated with nothing working after following their instructions. I have a used Craftsman T1900 that runs really well and wasn't giving me any issues until it wouldn't start. I came across your video yesterday, picked up a few tools/materials after work, and my mower started right up. With a new fuse as well, it's running even better than previously. Appreciate the video sir!
I was excited to learn how to hotwire something heck I might even steal your car one day if I’m lucky enough to happen to pick yours for my next hotwire project
It's not hotwiring - it's bypassing interlock switches. Hotwiring is starting without a key. This still requires the key to actually start and continue running.
Hello mower mike. I have a question about a different mower. I have a toro proline 44” walk behind mower model 30434. It set over the winter and it ran great before but now it won’t start unless I unplug both coils and it starts right up. But then I have no way of turning it off unless choking it off. I checked the two safety switches I seen, I hooked up a toggle switch on the ground to the coils and still nothing. Any advice you can give me would be much appreciated. I watch all your videos when I have problems but can’t find much on UA-cam about walk behind mowers. I want to bypass all the switches
Wow you have watched them all, didn’t know anyone had done that. No idea on your mower though. I usually just do riders or whatever is broke in my yard. A 44in walk behind mower is serious! Good luck
Alligator clip dog. Haha. No nanner clips. Thanks bud. Trying to fix 3rd generation zero turn. Was paps then dads now mine but they have wore her out. Your videos are helping greatly. Just wanted to say thank you. OH. and its. A dixion zero turn. So. Parts are abundant hahaha. NOT!!!!!
Ahhh the Dixon zero turn, baby blue. Those are such a pain to work on but I can u understand. Good luck, if you have any ideas for new Zeroturn videos to help ya out let me know.
So it was informative. Another version of what i need to do with all my lawn tractors to start them…. However you should wire from load (starter) to source (switch)
After spending 3 days trying to get a Branson 2400H to turnover and trying and retrying every combination of "fixes" I came across your video. In fact, I have a 2nd 2400H that I purchased new in 2017 (THe one I am working on is also a 2017 purchased at an auction: Inoperable, and had been rolled over before being repossessed. So, I had proven parts to swap in the event I could not validate an issue. I got the auction tractor going (fuel issues) and then went on to tackle the rollover issue. The cab wasn't affected but the left side FEL bracket and clutch rod needed welding. I suppose there was a very slight twist in the frame which I believe caused a misaligned safety switch or two. A few days ago, I got the auction tractor running and driving. The next day nothing. After trying anything and everything I tried your bypass approach and after having turned the key at least one hundred times, this time it turned over. Hurray. Now I can narrow down the good and bad switches. Thank you very much. Now, clean up your yard!
Haha glad it helped out. That sounds like a blast working on a tractor like that. Someday I will graduate to front end loaders. Yes I am slowly clearing out the yard
have you ever worked on a MTD yardbug riding mower? having some issues with my safety switches but my mower is not as complicated as yours. I'm New to dealing with wiring.
To save yourself a bunch of guessing, on the back of the switch, it has markings by each post. The ones your looking for is "B" for BATTERY, this is the hot wire, and "S" for START.
I used power equipment for decades without safety switches. The way I lived thru that was by using ''common sense''. I see safety switches as a way of government being a ''nanny'' to protect a few mental incompetents from the results of their actions.
Haha have a few views do we Rick
I agree with Rick!!!
So true
Had a freind roll a mower over on him when we were about 12. Seat switch wasn't even born yet. He just got lucky he wasnt cut up real bad, even lose a limb.
I shut it off & pulled the mower off him so when safety switches first showed up I knew exactly why they put safety switches on them.
So just beware if you bypass these, you may not be the only one who operates your machine. Be sure to inform others who work on it, buy it or operate it.
@@harryballz6358is it time for a diaper change and a nappy? Should be noballz instead of harryballz.
took everything off my mower they call safety (stupid ) switches now its just like the ones we used to have when people had common sense
Be careful on that rig!
I’m guessing that was a long time ago!
Did a hell of a lot of googling today and found out what wrong with that mower. AIN'T GOT NO GAS IN IT.
Well, you must be a regular Eli Whitney!
Actually just getting a push button starter switch is easier & then rip all that unnecessary wiring OFF
Actually the term "StarterSolenoid" is correct for that type of starter. Mike referred to the starter as a "Car Starter" at one point. Solenoids and relays provide the same function, however, Solenoids carry far more current than relays. A starter motor might require 25 Amps to spin it up and crank the engine long enough to start it. Relays typically will only carry perhaps 10 amps. In electronics an even larger unit is called a "Contactor" same functions, just huge plates that slam together and pass sometimes hundreds of amps.
Thanks for the lesson!
Don't bypass ANY safety switches.
Worst tutorial ever, too much talking and not enough teaching
I agree. Just whatever you do don’t follow these instructions.
Your demo might be valid, but it did not prove that the safety switches were all bypassed. For example, you were sitting on the seat and could have had the parking brake set. 🙄
I will take a maybe any day of the week! Thanks Bugs!
Great video ! I’ve got a bad safety switch , yeah I’ll mow without the stupid safety switch ! Yeah it’s there for safety but hey there’s pedestrian crossings to use but are u going to walk a mile to use it ? Stuff that . And I’m sick of safety switches failing and being a pain in the arse !
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP
Be careful on that thing
If its getting fuel and spark it should run. If no fuel on the bottom of the carburetor are 2 wires going to the anti back fire switch. Un screw it and take plunger out then re install in carburetor
A quck way to "test" the fuel cutoff selenoid is to listen for a "click" when you turn the key into the run position. If there's no click, then it's buggered up.
I know why it's doing that...the starter solenoid is sticking. Usually they have thick grease on the plunger and it will stick
Thanks frontline!
AWESOME!!!! THANK YOU!!! This is going to help me get my MTD mower going. Also, you have those banana clips, you could've banana clipped the Multimeter leads to the lawnmower switch tabs and tested which terminals close when you put it in the start position by yourself.
Interesting, I didn’t even know a multimeter could provide power to test a switch. I learn a lot from comments on here
These grrbage safety switches cause me more trouble than anything else in the world, short of the pilot jet in the carb.
Hello this is Mario it's August 21st. Did the same thing as you show them demonstrated and I'm getting no click no power nothing at all it's a club cadet LT 1040 It just sitting underwear for a while. It's got a new battery and solenoid new key switch new starter about everything so if I go to the solenoid and just touch them together and it will spin everything but if you try to do it with the key it won't do nothing so if you can help me out with this that'll be awesome. Thank you
No idea Mario, good luck
Could any one help me out please, on how to wire re wire clutch on new engine, old engine had safety to where if the clutch toggle switch was on, it would not turn unless pto switch was off, switched from kohler CH20 to predator 670 if any one could help me ??
That sounds like a tricky one. Will have to get a test light and figure that one out yourself
It cannot shock you. When the volts go down the amps go, UP. (The wire can burn, you?) When the volts go up the amps go, down.
The reason why if you keep cranking on electric motors & the battery starts losing, stlov, that baztard will go to melting wires & solenoids, & "what all SAFETY" DEVICES are we losing? Erm... Don't forget your fuses & your battery charger. Hook up your charger if you already KNOW you are gonna be cranking on that, joker?
I am not sure what you are trying to say but I bet you are right !
I love the safety switch for the blades... I would never disconnect that one
I totally agree!
can anyone help me with this problem ( i have a craftsman 1994 22 hp kohler lawn and garden tractor GT6000 . every time i engaged pto as soon as blades start spinning it shuts the motor off can you help
I would unhook the deck belt and check all the pullies and see if you have any restrictions. If everything is turning free then I would check out the engine checking the carb, valve lash and compression. Good luck
I just picked up the exact same model a few weeks ago for free. It had so many problems but this was the last fix I needed to do. Followed your video and it worked for me, thanks
Check out what I did with mine, these mowers are a pain.
ua-cam.com/video/1CJGaGNJ0kA/v-deo.html
Banana clips?. Crocodile clips. Look at them, do they look like bananas?. Crocodile clips. Pffffft..
They also make great roach clip!
ithank you fpor that,,I have a murraynnmower i need to get running and this video should help !!
Be careful on that thing
Dude you called them banana clips they aren't, they are alligator clips
Atleast I didn’t call them roach clips haha
I need your help Mower Mike. I watched your video a couple times. I have a Murray Lawn General Riding Mower, model #42504X714
17 hp motor. The solenoid is under the steering wheel. I followed your instructions to the T. Now, When I turn the key on, the 15 amp fuse blows and nothing.
What I did BEFORE your video was override the seat switch by connecting the yellow wires together. For the clutch/brake safety switch bypass I connected the orange to orange and yellow to yellow wires.
Do you have any advice to try? Thank you.
I put all I know in that video. I suggest testing the safety switches. I wouldn’t run a mower with everything bypassed if you are cutting grass.
To override the seat though I think you just unplug it try unhooking the wires.
Thank you so much for responding.I’ll figure it out eventually.
Worked @ the Snapper mower factory in McDonough Ga. & the 2nd safety switch added to the mowers was added due to an accident and /or a lawsuit, and MANY MORE safeties added thereafter
The safety switches are only for morons who put their hands under the deck when the blades are spinning. Don't we need them gone anyway? LOL
Right, who needs hands these days when ya got the interweb!!!!!
So why was your foot pushing the clutch pedal if it was bypassed???
No idea. That foot has a mind of its own.
This is NOT hot wiring the engine ignition system. You eliminated the start circuit safety switches.
That wire was still hot wasn’t it!!! Didn’t ya see me shock myself
Ignition switch or solenoid is sticking
Wow this was a wast,most people lookup how to hotwire something cause they don't have the key. So this didn't help at all.
Total waste of time! But damn this stuff is fun to make. I hope you have a fantastic day, subscribe for some more dumb content!
Check the starter solenoid. It looks like it sticks when engaged.
That mower is long gone to the scrap yard
how good are you at speed bag? I was just thinkin the other day I want one in my garage and there one is lol
Haha love this comment. I highly suggest getting one. It is a great mind and upper body workout. It takes a couple of weeks of practice but once you get the rhythm down you will feel like Rocky. I can rip it pretty fast if my mind is clear.
YOU bypassed trigger wire to starter solenoid. You took 2 wires off solenoid so did you hook other solenoid wire back on are just leave it off and what is that wire for. Thank U
Yes the other two fat wires should stay on the solenoid l, you only jump the small wire.
Ok I did what you did but now my mower won’t stop cranking?
Man I can’t do much to help ya there. Either the wiring isn’t right or the solinod is broken and stuck on.
Why did you have to depress the brake pedal to start it if this bypasses all safety switches?
Not sure, do you have any ideas?
We all know govt is here to help
I appreciate you video and found it well done and entertaining, I wish I could do that.
However, That won’t work on most mowers because the safety switches interrupt the ground on the solenoid. You can energize the starter wire all you want but it’s not going to respond.
Interesting point. I find it scary so many people are watching this dumb video. Haha
Maybe so....but surely there is a way to hot wire ANY tractor in some way....
This would eliminate having to buy a expensive circuit board in the name of safety. Most lawn mowers I used had no safety features at all and I feel just as safe without them. Howeve the mower I have has an electric clutch that drives the deck blades so I would have to make that operateable as well in order to cut grass. Idiots lights and safety switches don't fix or help stupid people. Learn to control your equipment or leave it alone.
I have to disagree. Those safety switches serve a purpose. I have filled a mower a couple of times and was sure glad for that seat safety switch turning it off.
@@MowerMike we had a older model international cub cadet that was also shaft driven with a four speed manual transmission along with a foot clutch. Much the same as a small farm tractor with a hitch on the back for implements and everything was manual. There was no safety features on anything as you see today. It had like a 9 hp cast iron Kohler engine and yes it too had a lawn deck belly mower with manual lever for engaging an actual clutch. After the engine was bored to 30 over it was rendered obsolete. I understand your concern for safety switches but almost nothing I was raised up to operate had anything more than idiot lights to let you know the status of what was going on. Us old poor folks dont have money for luxury items. LOL
Hello . I was watching your interesting video when it got 8:15 in, the audio went silent....I don't think it was on my end . Let me know when you fix it ...I'll be back to watch.
Hey, I had the audio messed up. If you are listening on headphones make sure to have them both on. It only comes through one ear. Or you can put it on speaker and it should work.
@@MowerMike Funny...That's the working side of my broken headphones.!!
I'm confused lol so do I cut the silanoid hor wire off and take it the hot switch lol I'm never worked on lawn tractor before it is a 2011 bolen mtd can u make a video on the silanoid bypass
Yes that is the general idea. If you get power to that solenoid then it should crank it. But I don’t suggest bypassing safety switches if you are going to mow with it.
@MowerMike not mowing using it as a tractor pulling things
Just to clarify, you say your connecting the new hot wire to the starter, but did you mean your connecting to the solenoid ?
Correct. Just don’t do what I do
@@MowerMike Thank you
Hot wireing works but does it still charge the battery
No idea. Be careful on that thing
Does husqavarna mowers have fuel pump
Sure just look for the round thing on the outside of the engine cover. I have videos on it .
I did that but installed an emergency kill switch (made with regular house wall light switch) on the floor board backing right below the seat.
I did roll over with it when cutting around a ditch culvert and hit that switch to kill it.
Lol that is the most redneck thing I have heard in a while. Love it thanks for the comment.
@@MowerMike Redneck it is!
But I get off to pickup trash (highway litter) a lot and have a 5 gallon bucket tied to the back of the seat. I do not want it to die every time I stop for trash :-0)
What did you ground out to create your kill switch? When I bypassed all my switches, I somehow lost the ability to turn the mower off!...lol. I am presently doing so with the fuel valve.
Mom
@@LTHandy
Sorry, I know I replied to this but I included a "link" to the wiring diagram so the censorshipo algorythm must have gone to work.
Anyway, I think I connected the seat safety switch wires to it so that it thinks I'm always "on the seat" until I flip that switch.
See the speed bag up there.... That's for when he works on the new cubs, and gets frustrated..... Great video, and thanks for saying if you are mowing with it, don't do the safety switch bypass.
Haha I wish that was true. I used that bag for about 6 months and now it is just garage art. I sure hope no one hurts themselves with this video.
Awesome stuff right there Mike!! Just found your channel today..God bless
Welcome aboard, strap in it could get weird and don’t believe everything I say lol
So, hypothetically, if you pull the entire wire harness...... Would this work?
Hmm probably, give it a shot and let us know.
Well alright😂, only a few wires, I stripped the harness days ago cause I'm gonna make my own, but my grass sure is growing🤣@@MowerMike
@@christopherh9528I have nothing to do with this project of yours. Doesn’t sound very safe, be careful!
Hi Guys, I need help please. I have a 2007 Cub Cadet Zero Turn Tractor, and all of a sudden when I start it, it starts immediately, then blows a fuse and dies. I have changed the Ignition switch, the starter, the PTO switch, but it still does the same thing. What can I do to sort this out please?
Hmm. You may have a bad wire. Sometimes the positive battery cables get old or the starter cable and they can cause fueses to blow if they are weak. I know it is frustrating good luck
Thanks for your comments and rapid response to my question. Now I have the wiring sorted, but have a new problem. Just to put you in the picture, I got this machine from someone that bought it and could never get it working. My new problem is that the left rear wheel travels at a higher speed than the right rear wheel. It is a Zero Turn Tractor. What is wrong and how do I fix it please?
@@HermanVisser-tt5bv Check this video out.
Zero Turn Speed Adjustment & Governor Removal - FULL THROTTLE!!!! WFO
ua-cam.com/video/Ycrw0oAfr04/v-deo.html
I've got one of these from 1991, still runs good. Thanks for the tutorial.
Be careful on that thing
alligator clips (hence the teeth)
Grrrrr haha thanks
I wish mowers just came with a bypass switch for all the safety crap
Lol I don’t thing the government would allow that
Cool
Hahahahahahahah man you got me laughin hard
Haha thanks for letting me know. That is my only goal on here
I've seen these mowers become jammed up with a little bit of twine in the yard... It'll definitely hurt you but they're not going to take a limb off.
I disagree
@@MowerMike drive over a 2x2 or 1" brush or whatever... and let me know how quickly it stops or your belts burn out.
It's not a brush hog.
Safety switches are annoying yes but they can save lives
I agree, I hope no one cuts their foot off because of me!
HAHAHAA this was great, just subbed. I use my Lawn tractor riding mower only to plow snow (I dont even have grass on my property, so the mower deck isnt even on) So having all those safety switches was pointless. I was constantly inadvertently shutting the tractor off every time I got off , which was a lot, to move things around while im plowing. I know I could just use the parking brake but I always forget. This is so much better, and now I dont have to care/worry about switching going bad and figuring all that shit out mid season . Thanks
Hey glad to help. I am wanting to do something similar with this little tractor. What model and setup do you use plowing snow?
@@MowerMike I have a 2018 craftsman T3200. Not the biggest or most powerful , but no slouch either. I run a craftsman 42" plow on it with 22" ITP mud terrain ATV tires. It's good for light snow but anything over a few inches or heavy and it struggles. Even with the ATV tires they slip, I'm 200lbs but I'm sure some extra weight would help. I actually just bought and and installed a 42" snowblower attachment, I bought it used so It took some tweaking to get it fitted up right. Hyped to get that thing out there to work. We can get some heavy snow dumps here in New York.
Dang that sounds cool. Yep you need to add some weight in the back of that rig. I know they make some weight attachments for them, check out this company they have some stuff like that. Can’t wait to get mine rigged up
johnnyproducts.com/J_Bucket_HTMs/Johnny_Plow_Jr.htm
Skip to 8:55
That last part is slick as hell. Perfect for a home without children around
Haha right, that thing is so dangerous
Pretty sure those are called alligator clips
Or are they roach clips????
@@MowerMike ok fine please no roaches
You didn't mummify that bike? Must be Terry's bike, lol
Starter Bendix is hanging up. Happens when they use plastic and steel for gears.
great info and "how to" ....... btw...its Alligator Clip .... Banana clips live in the audio world and are speaker connectors :)
Thanks for the clarification. I am just making this stuff up as I go. Atleast I didn’t say Roach Clip. Haha
Just run a wire from off position of key switch to ignition coil to kill your engine when you turn the key to off
Good idear
@@MowerMike I really liked the wiring that you figured out for a safty switch bypass to make sure the machine operates
@@christophercollins3460 Just don’t do it if you have a bald spinning is way dangerous
Need a new Switch
Thanks Ortez
Want this fry your starter not having a fuse
Anything is possible Bobby!
@@MowerMike I reckon 😂
If and when someone gets hurt because you destroyed the safety, will you accept responsibility ????
That is a big negative there George. This is just entertainment, I am pretty clear in the video that this is a dumb idea. I do appreciate your concern though
Just so you know, you are measuring resistance when the multimeter is on ohms so when you explain why it’s on zero that means no resistance straight through wire
Thanks for clarifying. My electrical skills are very minimal. It is scary how many people are watching this video!
fuck those switches and learn to run the machine
Wow love the passion lol
@@MowerMike I grew up on a small family farm with all 1950's equipment. The machines would do whatever you tell it to and it wont care if it tears if self up or kills you. I've seen too many operators who just go until the machine quits. Never mind that the motor has been screaming all day due to over loaded or no oil or no water. At all times read your surroundings. Thank you Grandpa it has served me well.
You should get you a small pet dinosaur and teach him how to eat grass rapidly on command and steer him around by his tail like the Flintstones dead then you won’t need any wiring at all, that was for the 50-year-old insightful gentleman. I love the video.
Hello, I have a issue with my 04 cub cadet z force it starts fine but I can't get it to move. Ive watched everything and Cant find any tips for mine. itsa 44 inch cut. if you get a min Could you point me in the right direction please. Thank you
I suggest checking that the drive belts are tight
i am a old timmer in your case the solina on your strat is sticking
The way you disconnected the safety seat switch doesn't work on a newer Murray. Not even close. No fault to you. There is three wires on this. Red,green,and yellow.
Be careful, don’t cut your foot off!
From 8:15 on the sound cut out - would love to hear what you have to say. (Yes, I know it is a year old and all.) Thanks!
Edit Closed Caption does work, for what it's worth. Thanks again!
Hmm. Try putting in both ear buds. Sometimes I only record to one side
Thank you
Glad it helped be careful on that thing
Do you still have the gravely zero turn and is it a zt1944 model
For the people looking for the “banana clips” they’re galled alligator clips and when on each end of a piece of wire it’s called a jumper wire
Haha give me some slack. Am winging it here
Probably bad switch, test it, stardard brand makes the terminal to plug in to wire harness and not destroy wire harness but what ever
Just run new wire straight to solenoid, s terminal on ing switch
If it doesn’t die then go from kill with on engine to ing switch, ing ground
That mower had way more issues than just a bad switch
Long video but very helpful thank you. I described.
Welcome aboard, things could get weird.
did what show but i have a fuse that blows when i turn the key, it's a murray 309007X8 12.5 hp brigs
You probably shouldn’t be doing this
You just referred to the switch as the starter three times. You are going to confuse rookies.
Haha what if I am the rookie!!!!
I like your I like you ideas
Thanks, there are some weird ones up there
On the final test (around16:12) you put your foot on a pedal. Is that the clutch/brake ? Is this move out of habbit or is that switch really bypassed ?
It is a clutch and I have no idea what happened or why it started cranking. I really don’t know what I am doing.
Why do all these videos show people's life story before the few seconds of information
Because it is just so dang interesting I have to share. Glad to have you as a happy satisfied customer!
Way to stay humble mower Mike😂 but for real though great video man I'm just giving you crap
I just can’t believe so many people are watching my dumbass Hotwire a mower. Is a bit scary
I removed safety switches similar to you, and was successful, but now I cant turn off the mower (Luckily I have a gas valve I can close). Is there a basic place where I can attach a new wire elsewhere and ground it out, creating a kill switch without trying to figure out what to undo of what I have already done? I dont have any letters on my key switch... I thought about finding the magneto wire and running it to ground via a switch, but I dont know of a way to figure out which terminal it is. Any simple ways to somehow wire in a kill switch. (The Simplicity had an electric blade engager, and in bypassing all that, I suspect I lost my ability to ground the magneto.
I don’t know sounds like quite the dangerous machine, be careful on that rig
I watched another video on this about 2 months ago and got really frustrated with nothing working after following their instructions. I have a used Craftsman T1900 that runs really well and wasn't giving me any issues until it wouldn't start. I came across your video yesterday, picked up a few tools/materials after work, and my mower started right up. With a new fuse as well, it's running even better than previously. Appreciate the video sir!
Very cool, glad it helped. Be careful on that thing!
With these days and times why would you want to show somebody how a hotwire something I will not watch your shows anymore.
I totally agree with you. You should not watch low brow trash like this online.
Come people use common sense,
Like it
I was excited to learn how to hotwire something heck I might even steal your car one day if I’m lucky enough to happen to pick yours for my next hotwire project
It's not hotwiring - it's bypassing interlock switches. Hotwiring is starting without a key. This still requires the key to actually start and continue running.
Hello mower mike. I have a question about a different mower. I have a toro proline 44” walk behind mower model 30434. It set over the winter and it ran great before but now it won’t start unless I unplug both coils and it starts right up. But then I have no way of turning it off unless choking it off. I checked the two safety switches I seen, I hooked up a toggle switch on the ground to the coils and still nothing. Any advice you can give me would be much appreciated. I watch all your videos when I have problems but can’t find much on UA-cam about walk behind mowers. I want to bypass all the switches
Wow you have watched them all, didn’t know anyone had done that.
No idea on your mower though. I usually just do riders or whatever is broke in my yard. A 44in walk behind mower is serious! Good luck
Alligator clip dog. Haha. No nanner clips. Thanks bud. Trying to fix 3rd generation zero turn. Was paps then dads now mine but they have wore her out. Your videos are helping greatly. Just wanted to say thank you. OH. and its. A dixion zero turn. So. Parts are abundant hahaha. NOT!!!!!
Ahhh the Dixon zero turn, baby blue. Those are such a pain to work on but I can u understand. Good luck, if you have any ideas for new Zeroturn videos to help ya out let me know.
Thank you, This worked for me. I just wish my solenoid had'nt been hidden in very difficult sport to reach ! damn engineers
Glad it worked, be careful!
So it was informative. Another version of what i need to do with all my lawn tractors to start them…. However you should wire from load (starter) to source (switch)
Hmmm you live on the edge sir, be careful with all those mowers with no safety switches.
Thanks Mike! This might pay for your first beer. Your post helped me resurrect a very troublesome Husqy...let's mow! 🇨🇦
Ah shucks thankyou so much. Glad you got her rolling. I am headed to Canada this week, maybe I will see ya there!
My mower did not start to way you wanted yours up and I did too I didn't get a click
Bummer
I am so in. I am old enough to have ridden in cars that didn’t have seat belts
Haha who needs that foot anyways!
Why’d you push in the brake pedal if you bypassed the safety for it? 😜🤣
Please don’t take my advice lol
After spending 3 days trying to get a Branson 2400H to turnover and trying and retrying every combination of "fixes" I came across your video. In fact, I have a 2nd 2400H that I purchased new in 2017 (THe one I am working on is also a 2017 purchased at an auction: Inoperable, and had been rolled over before being repossessed. So, I had proven parts to swap in the event I could not validate an issue. I got the auction tractor going (fuel issues) and then went on to tackle the rollover issue. The cab wasn't affected but the left side FEL bracket and clutch rod needed welding. I suppose there was a very slight twist in the frame which I believe caused a misaligned safety switch or two. A few days ago, I got the auction tractor running and driving. The next day nothing. After trying anything and everything I tried your bypass approach and after having turned the key at least one hundred times, this time it turned over. Hurray. Now I can narrow down the good and bad switches. Thank you very much. Now, clean up your yard!
Haha glad it helped out. That sounds like a blast working on a tractor like that. Someday I will graduate to front end loaders.
Yes I am slowly clearing out the yard
Mower mike, I have a couple questions
Don’t we all brother!! ;)
Cool thanks brother at times we have to bypass stuff.. love the break starter 😂 I'm not doing that yet lol😊
I had fun with it, ya this video is very redneck.
Either your kill wire is unplugged from the magneto or the plug is not connected to your reverse cutout switch.
No idea, that mower is in the scrap yard now. It was a POS
Mine did this too. It was a stuck solenoid. Replaced it and it cranked up
Nice move!
have you ever worked on a MTD yardbug riding mower? having some issues with my safety switches but my mower is not as complicated as yours. I'm New to dealing with wiring.
Nope never heard or one. If you are mowing I suggest fixing the issues and not hot wiring