This motor is a tiller model (elec start) so it has a primer switch/button on the steering handle bracket...anyway this motor will start with red switch on solenoid in manual...but won't start when trying the prime button (the actual, correct way.) I tested ohms at the solenoid which manual said to do & got a correct reading 5.5. What I'm looking for is a couple of things...
1. If I go to remove the solenoid, should battery be disconnected or doesn't matter?
2. Should I be hearing a click at solenoid when pressing the button...right now I don't / can't because operator's guide says only press button when cranking motor...so it's kinda tough to hear.
3. Is there a quick way to test just the button/switch...and wouldn't you know they are unavailable for purchase from most sites I've looked at...so I'm hoping that's not it.
4. Can you just pry the rubber hood off the switch or is there some special way to access the switch? Tips on removing it from steering bracket would be great.
Any other suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks for the help.
1. If I go to remove the solenoid, should battery be disconnected or doesn't matter?
2. Should I be hearing a click at solenoid when pressing the button...right now I don't / can't because operator's guide says only press button when cranking motor...so it's kinda tough to hear.
3. Is there a quick way to test just the button/switch...and wouldn't you know they are unavailable for purchase from most sites I've looked at...so I'm hoping that's not it.
4. Can you just pry the rubber hood off the switch or is there some special way to access the switch? Tips on removing it from steering bracket would be great.
Any other suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks for the help.