ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: KEY-START WITH
NEUTRAL REV GAS VEHICLE
Solenoid
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SOLENOID
See General Warning on page 1-1.
TESTING THE SOLENOID
See Test Procedure 6 – Solenoid on page 11-15.
SOLENOID REMOVAL
1.
Turn the key switch OFF and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position.
Chock the wheels.
2.
Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section
3.
Remove the air intake hose from the carburetor.
4.
Remove electrical component box cover.
5.
Disconnect all the wires from the solenoid.
6.
Remove the two screws securing the solenoid in place.
SOLENOID INSTALLATION
1.
Install the solenoid in the electrical component box using two screws to secure the solenoid to the box and
tighten to 14 in-lb (1.6 N·m).
See following WARNING.
WARNING
• Incorrect wiring could result in severe injury or death.
• Diode and solenoid connections must have correct polarity.
• Keep all persons clear of engine belts when making final connections.
2.
Connect all wires as indicated.
2.1. Connect the 6-gauge white wire from the starter/generator, 18-gauge red wire from the voltage regulator,
and the 12-gauge white wire from the diode to the large post on the solenoid.
2.2. Connect the 6-gauge red wire from the battery, the 10-gauge red wire from the fuse block, and the 12-gauge
red wire from the diode to the other large post on the solenoid.
2.3. Connect the 18-gauge blue wire from the key switch to the small post on the solenoid.
2.4. Connect the 18-gauge green wire from the Forward/Reverse limit switch to the other small post on the
solenoid.
3.
Tighten the hex nuts on the large solenoid posts to 55 in-lb (6.2 N·m). Tighten the nuts on the small solenoid
posts to 22 in-lb (2.5 N·m).
4.
Install the snap-on electrical box cover by firmly pressing down on all corners and install the screw and tighten to
18 in-lb (2 N·m).
5.
Install the air intake hose onto the carburetor.
6.
Connect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Connecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section 1, Page 1-3.
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