Hot Wire a Lawn Mower & Bypass all Safety Switches!!

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How to hot wire a riding lawn mower and bypass mower safety switches.
This video is for entertain purposes only. Mower blades spinning are very dangerous and the safety switches are there for a reason.
Below are links to all the tools and parts used in the job.
Mower Mike’s Tool Store: www.amazon.com/shop/mowermike
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Multimeter: amzn.to/3siJrD4
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Good Electrical Tape: www.amazon.com/dp/B002P8XVQ0/...
Thanks for Watching!
Mower Mike
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  • @Girthquake92
    @Girthquake92 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Check out what I did with mine, these mowers are a pain. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y3d-qcOAfq2Wm6Q.html

  • @davidlake5550
    @davidlake55505 ай бұрын

    AWESOME!!, video bro! I run the same exact Kohler engines on my commercial toro z master mowers! Just picked up an older z master with rat nest hog-pog wiring mess. I'm so thankful for finding your video on exactly what I need to do, to by-pass all the rat-nest wiring and totally remove all unnecessary wires. Be safe out there!

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad to help but be careful on that rig! She sounds like a beast

  • @eanr.4664
    @eanr.46646 күн бұрын

    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!

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    6 күн бұрын

    Very cool, glad it helped. Be careful on that thing!

  • @victorpayne6586
    @victorpayne65862 ай бұрын

    I've got one of these from 1991, still runs good. Thanks for the tutorial.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    2 ай бұрын

    Be careful on that thing

  • @frosty11090
    @frosty11090Ай бұрын

    Thanks Mike! This might pay for your first beer. Your post helped me resurrect a very troublesome Husqy...let's mow! 🇨🇦

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Ай бұрын

    Ah shucks thankyou so much. Glad you got her rolling. I am headed to Canada this week, maybe I will see ya there!

  • @41663
    @41663 Жыл бұрын

    That last part is slick as hell. Perfect for a home without children around

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha right, that thing is so dangerous

  • @bulkvanderhuge9006
    @bulkvanderhuge9006 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Interesting, I didn’t even know a multimeter could provide power to test a switch. I learn a lot from comments on here

  • @ridaflo8243
    @ridaflo8243 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much bro seriously been messing with this mower for months and gave up every time subbed fosho

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped just be careful if you are spinning a blade with no safety switches.

  • @REVNUMANEWBERN
    @REVNUMANEWBERN3 ай бұрын

    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

  • @koolkevin2357
    @koolkevin23574 ай бұрын

    Great diagnostic tool. Thanks for sharing!

  • @stonybuckner9928
    @stonybuckner99289 ай бұрын

    Awesome stuff right there Mike!! Just found your channel today..God bless

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    9 ай бұрын

    Welcome aboard, strap in it could get weird and don’t believe everything I say lol

  • @TheOriginal_T-Bilt
    @TheOriginal_T-Bilt Жыл бұрын

    I like your three pedal LED trouble light hack... good thinking for lots of light!

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha yep was an odd one

  • @eddymumford4086
    @eddymumford408626 күн бұрын

    I love the safety switch for the blades... I would never disconnect that one

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    24 күн бұрын

    I totally agree!

  • @nyinfamous2k2
    @nyinfamous2k2 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey glad to help. I am wanting to do something similar with this little tractor. What model and setup do you use plowing snow?

  • @nyinfamous2k2

    @nyinfamous2k2

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @oscarmadrid5474
    @oscarmadrid54749 ай бұрын

    great video I learned something new today. My scag been down all summer long

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    9 ай бұрын

    Be careful bypassing stuff

  • @bobbylong4443
    @bobbylong44432 ай бұрын

    Cool thanks brother at times we have to bypass stuff.. love the break starter 😂 I'm not doing that yet lol😊

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    2 ай бұрын

    I had fun with it, ya this video is very redneck.

  • @knighthawk86855
    @knighthawk86855 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @edcrabb
    @edcrabb9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the lesson!

  • @danyork7196

    @danyork7196

    17 күн бұрын

    Don't bypass ANY safety switches.

  • @IslandRainmaker
    @IslandRainmaker Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha have a few views do we Rick

  • @tommckeemckee9865

    @tommckeemckee9865

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree with Rick!!!

  • @anthonyciapanno2673

    @anthonyciapanno2673

    Жыл бұрын

    So true

  • @harryballz6358

    @harryballz6358

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @louistenace5577

    @louistenace5577

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@harryballz6358is it time for a diaper change and a nappy? Should be noballz instead of harryballz.

  • @janimcglaughan7224
    @janimcglaughan7224 Жыл бұрын

    Do you still have the gravely zero turn and is it a zt1944 model

  • @vaporlife1987
    @vaporlife198710 ай бұрын

    This was a big help good job

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    10 ай бұрын

    Be careful on that thing

  • @user-pe4sq7xd7q
    @user-pe4sq7xd7q Жыл бұрын

    Helpful video thanks

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it helps

  • @leegarrison6082
    @leegarrison60822 ай бұрын

    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)

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    2 ай бұрын

    Hmmm you live on the edge sir, be careful with all those mowers with no safety switches.

  • @brandonbaker8584
    @brandonbaker8584 Жыл бұрын

    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!!!!!

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @mattcasdorph
    @mattcasdorph3 ай бұрын

    You grabbing that wire to kill it and getting zapped had me dead😂😂😂😂😂😅

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad you got a giggle, she was a bit hot lol

  • @thomastripp650
    @thomastripp6503 ай бұрын

    i am a old timmer in your case the solina on your strat is sticking

  • @josephkohlman6348
    @josephkohlman6348 Жыл бұрын

    great, Thanks Joe

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    You got it be careful on that rig!

  • @Rootpc2
    @Rootpc2 Жыл бұрын

    I like your I like you ideas

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, there are some weird ones up there

  • @LG_CAT_SUS
    @LG_CAT_SUSАй бұрын

    Great job… Thank you so much

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Ай бұрын

    Be careful on that rig!

  • @rbrtgreenland6786
    @rbrtgreenland67863 ай бұрын

    Good for diagnostics

  • @twocyclediesel1280
    @twocyclediesel1280 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. I have one of the later Cub Cadets with the push button POS module. I just bypassed the start relay but ultimately I’d like to bypass all the safety switches. One small thing: the “starter solenoid” is on the starter Itself. It converts electrical energy to mechanical movement. The component that you referred to as the starter solenoid is actually the starter relay.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah good point

  • @jimmyclark6879
    @jimmyclark6879 Жыл бұрын

    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 KZread about walk behind mowers. I want to bypass all the switches

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @MichaelMaroon-oz9bp
    @MichaelMaroon-oz9bp Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. Was your problem a no crank issue or a crank but no start issue? I have a Kubota T1560 that will crank, but wont start. Im trying to decide if it can be a safety switch.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    If it cranks than it probably isn’t an electrical issue, the safety switches stop it from cranking. It probably isn’t getting fuel

  • @mrtaktiks
    @mrtaktiks Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @montyparks734
    @montyparks734 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes the other two fat wires should stay on the solenoid l, you only jump the small wire.

  • @AGB-vy2ci
    @AGB-vy2ci Жыл бұрын

    LOVE the information!! I've got an old 2006 Cub Cadet Zero Turn that doesn't do anything, so i'm guessing it's a safety switch somewhere... I look forward to trying this method... thanks!!

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Be careful!

  • @jamesfairgrieve-dz1fz
    @jamesfairgrieve-dz1fz23 күн бұрын

    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

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    22 күн бұрын

    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

  • @dannykinder8419
    @dannykinder8419 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @dagrote1

    @dagrote1

    8 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @user-il9on1gv4c
    @user-il9on1gv4c Жыл бұрын

    Saved me a bunch of time trying to figure out what switch was bad. I even have a good understanding, but always fixed it. Now it's like the good old days. Form the fokes that didn't leave Nor Cal for Texas.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha nice, Nor Cal I hear is a cool place. Be careful with that thing if it is spinning blades

  • @daimania3816
    @daimania3816 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Nope never heard or one. If you are mowing I suggest fixing the issues and not hot wiring

  • @luishernandez-ey5nv
    @luishernandez-ey5nv3 ай бұрын

    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

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    3 ай бұрын

    I suggest checking that the drive belts are tight

  • @raycarpenterify
    @raycarpenterify Жыл бұрын

    did what show but i have a fuse that blows when i turn the key, it's a murray 309007X8 12.5 hp brigs

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    You probably shouldn’t be doing this

  • @catebenish
    @catebenish Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @catebenish

    @catebenish

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for responding.I’ll figure it out eventually.

  • @kevinwest1695
    @kevinwest169510 ай бұрын

    Thank you, This worked for me. I just wish my solenoid had'nt been hidden in very difficult sport to reach ! damn engineers

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad it worked, be careful!

  • @jimgresham5529
    @jimgresham55294 ай бұрын

    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 ?

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @albertpayne2197
    @albertpayne21973 ай бұрын

    Starter Bendix is hanging up. Happens when they use plastic and steel for gears.

  • @looseconnection5626
    @looseconnection5626 Жыл бұрын

    Awwww thank you !

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Be careful with her!

  • @HermanVisser-tt5bv
    @HermanVisser-tt5bv2 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    2 ай бұрын

    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

  • @HermanVisser-tt5bv

    @HermanVisser-tt5bv

    2 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    2 ай бұрын

    @@HermanVisser-tt5bv Check this video out. Zero Turn Speed Adjustment & Governor Removal - FULL THROTTLE!!!! WFO kzread.info/dash/bejne/i5em2ZKoccnYYJc.html

  • @LTHandy
    @LTHandy Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t know sounds like quite the dangerous machine, be careful on that rig

  • @albertpayne2197
    @albertpayne21973 ай бұрын

    Did a hell of a lot of googling today and found out what wrong with that mower. AIN'T GOT NO GAS IN IT.

  • @user-hp7oi4jv1e
    @user-hp7oi4jv1e26 күн бұрын

    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

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    24 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @maaze_yk9881
    @maaze_yk98812 ай бұрын

    You are a genius

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    2 ай бұрын

    Haha I wouldn’t go that far but thanks.

  • @mikebetts3573
    @mikebetts3573 Жыл бұрын

    I have a F525 and I can't get no spark to the spark plug by bypassing ain't going right straight to the battery can I get spark to spark plug

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Try cleaning up the coil I have some videos on it.

  • @mikebetts3573

    @mikebetts3573

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MowerMike thank you I will try it we've tried everything and just can't get it to Flyers the spark but I will try anything that's my baby out there my little deere

  • @tbsomerville5798
    @tbsomerville5798 Жыл бұрын

    Does that also work to cancel the Magnito kill switches

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    No those run off the engine flywheel

  • @JimmyCurlee-lb3id
    @JimmyCurlee-lb3id Жыл бұрын

    , is that a 1947 model Evinrude boat motor on the back of your flat bottom

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Noooo it is not, is like a 2014 Yamaha 4stroke. Close though lol

  • @jamesmartin7321
    @jamesmartin73212 ай бұрын

    Hot wireing works but does it still charge the battery

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    2 ай бұрын

    No idea. Be careful on that thing

  • @hermanvisser6868
    @hermanvisser68682 ай бұрын

    Thanks Buddy

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    2 ай бұрын

    No problem 👍

  • @melsgalleria
    @melsgalleria11 ай бұрын

    Dude I feel this! Mine pain in the ass one is a Huskee lol.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    11 ай бұрын

    Haha mowers suck

  • @korcel6242
    @korcel62422 ай бұрын

    Just one question, if the starter motor sounds it's because it doesn't have any active safety, right? Regards

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes if it is cranking then it isn’t a safety switch issue

  • @korcel6242

    @korcel6242

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@MowerMike from Spain, thank you very much

  • @randydeyo60
    @randydeyo60 Жыл бұрын

    I have a z335e john deer no star no crank.. I put new battery and nothing so I jumped silinoid and it worked so I bought ne silinoid and it still don't start so I replaced all the fuses and the key ignition and still nothing happens so I pulled off oll safety switches and checked with meter and they r fine .. so I put a jumper in all the safety switches just to see if that would work and still nothing.. I'm lost at this point so I ran 2 wires to the silinoid and a push button to bypass everything .. but does anyone know what I could be missing

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Sometimes the actual wire either from the starter or the batter cables could be worn out. Try using jumper cables to bypass them and see if any of them work.

  • @randydeyo60

    @randydeyo60

    Жыл бұрын

    That's a good idea I'll try that next thanks mike

  • @jaya.0069

    @jaya.0069

    Жыл бұрын

    @@randydeyo60 Randy, did you solve your problem? My Cub Cadet ZT mower is doing the same thing and I'm stumped. Please respond with your solution. Thanks, Jay

  • @MegaFireman76

    @MegaFireman76

    Жыл бұрын

    My Z335 is doing the same thing, but I jump it off still won't crank.battery is good I've replaced starter, ignition and switch. I've checked all fuses and safety switches and did tests on all the wires. I'm at all loss myself trying to figure it out.

  • @2Truth4Liberty
    @2Truth4Liberty Жыл бұрын

    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

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol that is the most redneck thing I have heard in a while. Love it thanks for the comment.

  • @2Truth4Liberty

    @2Truth4Liberty

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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)

  • @LTHandy

    @LTHandy

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @RickBarlow-we6jb

    @RickBarlow-we6jb

    11 ай бұрын

    Mom

  • @2Truth4Liberty

    @2Truth4Liberty

    11 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @jerrydaniel1530
    @jerrydaniel153011 ай бұрын

    awsome possium

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    11 ай бұрын

    Get’r done!

  • @kbengson9163
    @kbengson91633 ай бұрын

    Why did you have to depress the brake pedal to start it if this bypasses all safety switches?

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    3 ай бұрын

    Not sure, do you have any ideas?

  • @600tnbobp9
    @600tnbobp912 күн бұрын

    So why was your foot pushing the clutch pedal if it was bypassed???

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    10 күн бұрын

    No idea. That foot has a mind of its own.

  • @robt3305
    @robt330511 ай бұрын

    Either your kill wire is unplugged from the magneto or the plug is not connected to your reverse cutout switch.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    11 ай бұрын

    No idea, that mower is in the scrap yard now. It was a POS

  • @MrRainbowrooster
    @MrRainbowrooster Жыл бұрын

    Cub cadet has the worst and too many had to get to safety systems. Thanks for vid.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Check out my other cub cadet review videos.

  • @CalicoB3ard
    @CalicoB3ard4 ай бұрын

    Mine did this too. It was a stuck solenoid. Replaced it and it cranked up

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    4 ай бұрын

    Nice move!

  • @frontlinemedia4270
    @frontlinemedia42704 ай бұрын

    I know why it's doing that...the starter solenoid is sticking. Usually they have thick grease on the plunger and it will stick

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks frontline!

  • @jrlandscaping390
    @jrlandscaping3902 ай бұрын

    Ok I did what you did but now my mower won’t stop cranking?

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    2 ай бұрын

    Man I can’t do much to help ya there. Either the wiring isn’t right or the solinod is broken and stuck on.

  • @OldGuy70s
    @OldGuy70s10 ай бұрын

    HELP Please... I have a 15.5 Techumse engine with all the wiring cut off and left hanging... I figured it should start with my booster pack... pos to the starter, and neg to the frame... But theres No Spark from the coil... It worked fine before the engine was removed and the wiring harness cut off... But it still should start...!?? I even took coil/magneto off and cleaned all surfaces and put bk on... gapped corectly yes... and removed ground wire also and still nothing... Only wires left are the coil wire hanging cut at end... a yellow & black wire coming from inside the engine it looks like, and thats it... But shouldn't there be spark from that coil.? Even tried a diff plug... I figured it would start, and i'd just have to pull the plug wire to shut it down...? Any1 know.?

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    10 ай бұрын

    I have no idea good luck

  • @OldGuy70s

    @OldGuy70s

    10 ай бұрын

    I Regapped the Magneto/Coil and all is Fine Now... @@MowerMike

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    10 ай бұрын

    @@OldGuy70s Haha so had faith in ya!

  • @patti6194
    @patti61946 ай бұрын

    You didn't mummify that bike? Must be Terry's bike, lol

  • @glenbeavers6473
    @glenbeavers6473 Жыл бұрын

    I bypassed everything and it still will not start. It turns over it has fire , it's getting fuel but will not start. Please help me

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Try checking the compression it maybe shot. Or just haul it to the scrap yard

  • @paultrimble9390

    @paultrimble9390

    Жыл бұрын

    Or my house cub cadet , Huskee, I any. Lol wiife hates all these videos, just because of me, not none of y'all. Lol

  • @gator9912
    @gator9912 Жыл бұрын

    I had a mower crank like that and it was the starter relay causing it

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Really oh well too late now she is scrapped

  • @lamemmb
    @lamemmb2 ай бұрын

    Mower mike, I have a couple questions

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    2 ай бұрын

    Don’t we all brother!! ;)

  • @christopherh9528
    @christopherh95283 ай бұрын

    So, hypothetically, if you pull the entire wire harness...... Would this work?

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    3 ай бұрын

    Hmm probably, give it a shot and let us know.

  • @christopherh9528

    @christopherh9528

    3 ай бұрын

    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

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    3 ай бұрын

    @@christopherh9528I have nothing to do with this project of yours. Doesn’t sound very safe, be careful!

  • @jonghost3100
    @jonghost310010 ай бұрын

    Way to stay humble mower Mike😂 but for real though great video man I'm just giving you crap

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    10 ай бұрын

    I just can’t believe so many people are watching my dumbass Hotwire a mower. Is a bit scary

  • @glennmckinley3058
    @glennmckinley305810 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    10 ай бұрын

    Interesting point. I find it scary so many people are watching this dumb video. Haha

  • @JQUICK21

    @JQUICK21

    8 ай бұрын

    Maybe so....but surely there is a way to hot wire ANY tractor in some way....

  • @buildaboiworkshop
    @buildaboiworkshop2 ай бұрын

    Why did you edit the audio to only go on the right speaker

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    2 ай бұрын

    Because I am an idiot and didn’t setup my mic right for 100 videos. The new ones are correct

  • @shannonbrooks8834
    @shannonbrooks88343 ай бұрын

    Thanks...I hot wired a 747. . Now I need too put it in gear

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    3 ай бұрын

    Be careful on that thing

  • @twoyorkiepups
    @twoyorkiepups Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mike, I’m sitting here looking at my RUNNING Honda 3813 that hasn’t fun in many years! No more electrical headaches. Thanks to you!

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Very cool, would love to get one of those old Hondas on the shop. That is a classic

  • @randystarcher2358
    @randystarcher235811 ай бұрын

    My mower did not start to way you wanted yours up and I did too I didn't get a click

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    11 ай бұрын

    Bummer

  • @wow3202
    @wow3202 Жыл бұрын

    I have a Cub cadet zero turn. I did the bypass. It cranks but will not start. I wonder if the safetys are still in play.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    No telling I would check if you have spark next

  • @xephael3485
    @xephael3485 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    I disagree

  • @xephael3485

    @xephael3485

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @gloriamorelli7152
    @gloriamorelli7152 Жыл бұрын

    Why push brake to start if the safety stuff is all bypassed ?

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you watch the entire video there Gloria?

  • @robertpulliam9973

    @robertpulliam9973

    Жыл бұрын

    I didn’t see any bypass of safety switches

  • @koolkevin2357
    @koolkevin23574 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    3 ай бұрын

    Hmm. Try putting in both ear buds. Sometimes I only record to one side

  • @jacelacey6904
    @jacelacey690410 ай бұрын

    I bought a riding mower from a guy who tried this and screwed it all up now im trying to chase wires and things... soo difficult, im 16 and am trying to learn these things, great video ima try doing everything backwards to try and find that one wire!!

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    10 ай бұрын

    Lol I am sorry my man. I am teaching everyone the wrong way to do things. You got it just take your time and think it through

  • @ltmitchell3333
    @ltmitchell333311 ай бұрын

    What do u do if are not getting any fire to the plug for your ignition switch

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    11 ай бұрын

    Shoot the mower

  • @SnackyPaper
    @SnackyPaper Жыл бұрын

    Safety switches are annoying yes but they can save lives

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree, I hope no one cuts their foot off because of me!

  • @moosenbeans903
    @moosenbeans9032 ай бұрын

    I am so in. I am old enough to have ridden in cars that didn’t have seat belts

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    2 ай бұрын

    Haha who needs that foot anyways!

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall Жыл бұрын

    Is it like the Hyundai and Kia 😊,, lots of projects. I’m needing to liquidate soon

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha I hear ya, am trying to sell this thing as a project right now.

  • @paultrimble9390

    @paultrimble9390

    Жыл бұрын

    Cub 2544

  • @johnnyharris4884
    @johnnyharris4884 Жыл бұрын

    What Guage wire do u use to bypass electric pto switch

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Whatever ya want, if it smokes get something thicker.

  • @paultrimble9390

    @paultrimble9390

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@MowerMikethere you go , if it smokes lol. Killer. U from WV. Dad this wire smokin. And it quit running. Son we'll pull it of go over to the tru a ur mom's car find one little thicker. Take it. Dad there all same size got now. Well take 2 double it up.

  • @reallywontsufferfools1620
    @reallywontsufferfools1620 Жыл бұрын

    iv bypassed safety switches lawnmowrs turns over but no spark?

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    No idear, good luck

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Actually try unplugging the kill wire from your coil, that can start the diagnostic

  • @dysnomia-anarchia
    @dysnomia-anarchiaАй бұрын

    These grrbage safety switches cause me more trouble than anything else in the world, short of the pilot jet in the carb.

  • @AndyGenova-jr9ol
    @AndyGenova-jr9ol10 ай бұрын

    Sorry 4 me 20 years in got u beat was funny to see u try so hard dd good luck with vids!!!!!!

  • @user-il5oi6ko5f
    @user-il5oi6ko5f4 ай бұрын

    Bad IGN switch or sticking solenoid, easy to check

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    4 ай бұрын

    Negative I tried various ignition switches and has the starter rebuilt but keep on guessing!!! We will never know because that mower is in the scrap yard now.

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    4 ай бұрын

    @@nealdoster8556 Thanks for letting me know

  • @billsimonsen2746
    @billsimonsen2746Ай бұрын

    👍

  • @markmifsud4044
    @markmifsud4044 Жыл бұрын

    I like it but I noticed you pushed on pedal?

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    I have no idea what I was doing in that video, but it seemed to work.

  • @christophercollins3460
    @christophercollins3460 Жыл бұрын

    Just run a wire from off position of key switch to ignition coil to kill your engine when you turn the key to off

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Good idear

  • @christophercollins3460

    @christophercollins3460

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MowerMike I really liked the wiring that you figured out for a safty switch bypass to make sure the machine operates

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    @@christophercollins3460 Just don’t do it if you have a bald spinning is way dangerous

  • @xephael3485
    @xephael3485 Жыл бұрын

    I wish mowers just came with a bypass switch for all the safety crap

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol I don’t thing the government would allow that

  • @paulwall1080
    @paulwall10802 ай бұрын

    Hahahahahahahah man you got me laughin hard

  • @MowerMike

    @MowerMike

    2 ай бұрын

    Haha thanks for letting me know. That is my only goal on here

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