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EASY WIRING a RIDING LAWNMOWER. HOW TO WIRE your RIDING LAWN MOWER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Basic WIRING for a RIDING LAWNMOWER. Jeff's Little Engine Service shows HOW TO WIRE a RIDING LAWN MOWER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Kohler Courage 18 Engine. Wiring ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS such as SOLENOID, IGNITION SWITCH, ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, STARTER MOTOR.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND when you are watching my videos: I am showing you the least expensive, quickest "backyard" methods for repairing or servicing your lawnmower. Replacing all components such as gaskets and fuel lines is always recommended when rebuilding or repairing equipment. With these videos I hope you are able to fix and repair your lawnmower yourself with minimal parts, knowledge and tools. Thank you for watching!
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  • @CreatingExcellence
    @CreatingExcellence Жыл бұрын

    I’ve watch dozens of riding lawn mower wiring videos and yours is by far the most informative and straight forward. Solid camera work too. Thank you

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks friend!

  • @michealroth120800
    @michealroth1208003 жыл бұрын

    Best Video I have watched so far on wiring. Simple, to the point, and no extra blah blah blah. Thank you!!!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @briansendrick657
    @briansendrick6572 жыл бұрын

    THANKS JEFF I did my lawn tractor for the longest time I could not figure it out but since I seen your video I did it step-by-step and everything worked out great I'm so happy I watched your video thanks again

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @stevencarlile3339
    @stevencarlile33396 жыл бұрын

    I've been struggling with a motor swap. Ten minutes after watching your video it is running. Thank you my friend!

  • @brudoug1
    @brudoug13 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a great video that explained the letters on an ignition switch, saved me a ton of time and stress...not to mention blown fuses by my “trial and error” attempts!

  • @matthewleahy9067

    @matthewleahy9067

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nô in my m

  • @richardleblanc
    @richardleblanc2 жыл бұрын

    This was an easy-to-follow, excellent video showing EXACTLY what I needed to install an ignition switch to a Tecumseh starter motor. Thank you!

  • @strikevyyper
    @strikevyyper6 жыл бұрын

    Brother thank you!!! i have a kohler cv22 on a craftsman frame with keyed switch been looking all over youtube for someone with the same key as mine who could explain how to SIMPLY wire the stupid thing...thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

  • @curtisingalls1423
    @curtisingalls14235 жыл бұрын

    Best simple explanation I have seen on this topic.

  • @randomstuff159
    @randomstuff1593 жыл бұрын

    Thanks this helped out immensely we where doing an engine swap on our racing lawn mower and we where using the stock harness off the donor mower and once we figured out the wires and where they went it was just a bunch of soldering

  • @ctcoolilm
    @ctcoolilm4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! ,for your time and share some of your knowledge! Definitely a fan of how you explained this how to. Looking forward to exploring more of your channel. Stay safe and best wishes to you and yours!! Wilmington N.C.

  • @oldkicker8958
    @oldkicker89584 жыл бұрын

    Raw and down to earth! 👍

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    4 жыл бұрын

    keepin it real!

  • @lukemartin7029
    @lukemartin70296 жыл бұрын

    I had a leaky fuel solenoid so I just used a bolt from another scrap carb without the solenoid. Works great. No leak

  • @aidanstevens5345

    @aidanstevens5345

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I hate the fuel solenoids. They have a good purpose, but they are a pain in the ass because they mess up at the most inconvenient times.

  • @BR-dj8ep
    @BR-dj8ep Жыл бұрын

    First video that makes some sense ty so much. You could dumb it down a bit more lmao . I need all the help I can get

  • @Boemel
    @Boemel4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, im swapping engines on a mower from pull start to electric so have to do it from scratch. i have the same ignition key so hope it will work.

  • @brianpeachy2822
    @brianpeachy28225 жыл бұрын

    thank you for taking the time to make this short film i put a kohler engine where there was a briggs and needed to figure out how to wire the kohler i can wire a briggs all day

  • @nm3547

    @nm3547

    3 жыл бұрын

    Consider making a vido of how to do it on a briggs. :-)

  • @paulmarsh1930
    @paulmarsh19304 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @samconomo3726
    @samconomo37264 жыл бұрын

    gunna give it a go tomorrow,thanks heaps.,,,sam.

  • @Jeff_Phillips
    @Jeff_Phillips4 жыл бұрын

    Your voice sounds so much like a young Michael Douglas.

  • @SARDOG
    @SARDOG Жыл бұрын

    Got a donated mower for me to use and the connector to the rectifier is/was melting and the wires were smoking while I mowed my lawn. While looking at it, after it was shut down and cooled a bit, I learned a ton about rectifiers.... someone soldered two yellow wires to the AC inputs on the rectifier. 🤔 Snipped the 2 yellow wires and now, hallelujah, the battery is getting almost 14 volts. Now, what the heck do I do with these 2 yellow wires?

  • @johnberringer6511
    @johnberringer65112 жыл бұрын

    Okay I'm watching it

  • @dennismiller8602
    @dennismiller86022 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great vidio!

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @ronaldwprovo6111
    @ronaldwprovo61116 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @brandon2161
    @brandon21616 жыл бұрын

    I've got a sears tractor just like this but with a hydraulic bucket on the front, it's been sitting for years and Ik it doesn't start, and I'm sure the hydraulics don't work well, so basically if I do anything to it the entire thing will need to be restored, I figured the easiest way to get it to run is to put a brand new motor in it, is it hard to swap out motors like this one I want to keep the outside original so I don't want the motor side ways and sticking out

  • @honorabilis1
    @honorabilis12 жыл бұрын

    thanks been wondering where to put cable to turn it off been choking it to stop it

  • @sgt.pepper7925
    @sgt.pepper79256 жыл бұрын

    that really help's thank you jeff

  • @cunnierogers3716

    @cunnierogers3716

    3 жыл бұрын

    I really like the way you explain thank your

  • @shannonbrooks8834
    @shannonbrooks88342 жыл бұрын

    I wired my mower up as directed? My wife's TV came on when I turned the key. But,it's ok. I would rather watch TV than cut grass

  • @fordfairlane662dr
    @fordfairlane662dr3 жыл бұрын

    Can I make a video of changing a smart switch ignition to a keyed ignition on a 2014 Craftsman GT 5500 24 horsepower Briggs motor

  • @20x20Ghost
    @20x20Ghost5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video coo Rooster

  • @aidanstevens5345
    @aidanstevens53453 жыл бұрын

    So where do I put the wire from the switch that has b for battery? Do I put it to the large post on the solenoid that the battery hooks to? TIA

  • @strikevyyper
    @strikevyyper6 жыл бұрын

    one question, the magneto connection, does it connect to the ground of the magneto from the switch or the positive side of the magneto? mine is probably a 96 model motor, so my magnetos have two connection tabs on them.

  • @gonewronggarage4565
    @gonewronggarage45654 жыл бұрын

    My mower didn’t have a rectify thing, one of the stator wires went to the ignition switch and went back to the battery to charge it

  • @stevej2916
    @stevej29165 жыл бұрын

    thx helpful but the motor you got junk I had three they all blew the same way they will rev real fast then blow out the back

  • @lukemartin7029
    @lukemartin70296 жыл бұрын

    Jeff, awesome video. Very simple and easy to understand. I am working on my first riding lawn mower. The wiring is a mess. My question involves wiring to the alternator. One side goes to the lights. According to the video the other side should run the positive side of the battery, correct? I'm working on an old Montgomery Ward Briggs and Stratton lawn mower. It's probably an older version of a Craftsman.

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    6 жыл бұрын

    yes one goes to the lights

  • @angryedm4580
    @angryedm45802 жыл бұрын

    Thanks great vid, i got a little confused on the wiring clip connection though.

  • @angryedm4580

    @angryedm4580

    2 жыл бұрын

    I got it working but the stator wires were black n red and when I hooked one up it started smoking, so I don't have a batt. Regen. Hooked up yet

  • @glennmckinley3058
    @glennmckinley305811 ай бұрын

    I would disagree with one thing. You ran the charging wire directly to the battery positive vis the solenoid. In that situation the stator is forever energized. I run mine to a switched post on the starter switch. That does two things, it keeps the stator and related wires dead when the switch is off, and runs the charging current through the fuse on the way to the battery. Make sense?

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    10 ай бұрын

    Good tip

  • @davidferguson9814
    @davidferguson98144 ай бұрын

    How would I install and hook yp lights to a older hydrostatic 46" john deer with a Kohler motor?

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    4 ай бұрын

    Search KZread for "How to add a lighting circuit on a lawnmower"

  • @williamdavis9943
    @williamdavis99434 жыл бұрын

    So how does the carb. solenoid hook up?

  • @user-ks7ri4is2y
    @user-ks7ri4is2y Жыл бұрын

    Hello...I have a question for you...I have a Kohler engine on my craftsman riding mower...how do I connect the stator direct to my battery..my stator has 3 wires ...one purple and two green wires ..one of the green wires has a clip connector on the end which is not connected to anything ...I'm trying to rewire my mower ...can ane please help ...thank you n God bless

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    Жыл бұрын

    I do not have the stator wiring codes for Kohler.

  • @seansnodgrass7039
    @seansnodgrass70394 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Very easy to follow. I do have a question, if you were going to add lights to that lawnmower, would you just need an ignition with 6 prongs?

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    4 жыл бұрын

    There is a few differnt ways to do this. I would try those methods first before getting a new Ig switch.

  • @santosramirez1619
    @santosramirez1619 Жыл бұрын

    Is there a way to conect a wire to my starter directly to my battery for my lawn mower?

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    Жыл бұрын

    No simple way to do this Santos that I know of.

  • @paulrodriguez911
    @paulrodriguez9114 жыл бұрын

    hey ive watched the rewiring video with your chicken attack in background good video! my question is can i rewire any kolher even with the SAM and powered mag. or do i have to put a standard mag on then get rid of sam??

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    4 жыл бұрын

    not sure what a SAM is

  • @yalama3i810
    @yalama3i8103 жыл бұрын

    I have the same tractor 1982 Craftsman GTV 16 I was mowing the lawn the other day everything was fine I put it in neutral to pick up something and then I put it in 3rd gear and it wouldn't go put it in first gear it would go and then I tried second gear hesitated then it went and it went and then after that it wouldn't go in any gear not first not second not third not even reverse any idea thank you appreciate it

  • @5310eric
    @5310eric3 жыл бұрын

    Random question, I cut the kill switch chord years ago and never had any issues. I wrapped the cut chord with electrical tape. All off the sudden I have a 30 watt fuse blowing almost every time I run the mower, it’s a cheap fix but there’s got to be a better way than buying a 100 fuses lol

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    3 жыл бұрын

    The stator/ diode may need replacing

  • @chadlawrence8140
    @chadlawrence81404 жыл бұрын

    question... what if i have a electronic engagement for the mower deck? I had my 86 12hp hydrostatic craftsman 38" out cutting and it cut out. time went by, I found your video and rewired the whole tractor. its turn key and running like a champ. However, I cannot get the deck to engage... any ideas?

  • @indoor420
    @indoor4202 ай бұрын

    Im hoping you can help me with my sons racing mower

  • @indoor420

    @indoor420

    2 ай бұрын

    Runs now

  • @wheeliesforlife5511
    @wheeliesforlife55112 жыл бұрын

    Question what does the three stand for

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    2 жыл бұрын

    3 speed transmission

  • @duanedavies2006
    @duanedavies20064 жыл бұрын

    Tried to find out about wiring. My troybilt has 4 wires to engine new engine only has 3 2 red and one black. Troybilt wires are 2 red one black and one yellow I think. The engine wiring diagram says the 2 red splice together. Help!!!!

  • @michelletilton4086
    @michelletilton40867 жыл бұрын

    I know this video is a little old but I have a question? Are you basically putting constant power (once it's turned on) to the fuel solenoid?

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    7 жыл бұрын

    yes

  • @gameplayer8161

    @gameplayer8161

    7 жыл бұрын

    Jeff's Little Engine Service this really helped me about the fuel solenoid I was hot-wiring a Cub Cadet lt1050 because somebody stole the key ignition switch off of it and it just would not turn over after seeing this video I realize there was a fuel solenoid as soon as I sent power to the fuel solenoid it cranks right up awesome video

  • @JuanPerez-ul8mu
    @JuanPerez-ul8mu3 жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @deniselien8432
    @deniselien84322 жыл бұрын

    How to fix a broken wire on a salidnord on riding lawnmower

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    Жыл бұрын

    you can do it, splicing wires together is easy peasey

  • @ryanhuntsmen8051
    @ryanhuntsmen8051 Жыл бұрын

    What gauge are the cables?

  • @wxgreg
    @wxgreg7 жыл бұрын

    That helps a lot. Thank you for making the video. I do have a question... At the end of the video when you attempt to start it, it just clicks and doesn't start. You then release the switch and restart it and it cranks. What causes that 1st click or failed start? I've heard it so many times but have never been able to figure it out.

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    7 жыл бұрын

    good question! What I discovered later on this mower was a faulty ground cable right off of the battery. You can see how rusty it is in the video. I saw sparks from the connection on the frame one day when trying to start it and discovered how rusty the connection was. A bad ground. I sanded the area down to bare metal and reattached. Seems to work alot better now!~ :)

  • @cdogg1787

    @cdogg1787

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes due to a bad ground. same thing applies to vehicles. when your friends clunker just clicks and clicks, check the ground

  • @terryd.pettysr.3504
    @terryd.pettysr.35044 жыл бұрын

    I have a Husqvasna 26.0 hp and when ever I turn the key switch the fuse blow , what would cause that.

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    4 жыл бұрын

    check the 2 wires on the blade clutch located underneath the engine. sometimes they get scuffed up

  • @johnberringer6511
    @johnberringer65112 жыл бұрын

    Ok

  • @dillonjackson1469
    @dillonjackson14696 жыл бұрын

    Can u tell me the sizes of the belts I can’t remember the sizes

  • @JeffsLittleEngineService

    @JeffsLittleEngineService

    6 жыл бұрын

    it was too long ago sorry

  • @dillonjackson1469

    @dillonjackson1469

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jeff's Little Engine Service do u still have it

  • @Trackhoe075
    @Trackhoe0755 жыл бұрын

    Very very confusing the way you explained even though you claim it easy! What is the deal hooking up a white wire to a red wire no easy way to identify what your doing! I’m sorry I don’t sound enthusiastic but this is just plain crazy! Nothing is logical! Not to me anyway and I am certainly not electrical savvy I’ll be the first to admit it! But this hard to follow path of how the wires flowed no explanation of how to hook up no explanation of wires of different colors I’m more confused now than when I first started video! By the way you engine vids are spot on I wanna say those I enjoy but this electric you ran is way to confusing

  • @williamburdon6993
    @williamburdon69937 жыл бұрын

    Stupid safety systems, who cares if I fall off drunk and it runs over me with the blades turning ,