Why is the starter switch on my Takeuchi bad?

Why is the starter switch on my Takeuchi bad?

So maybe the fusible link was defective or maybe the starter switch was bad. It took some time to check these were ok, especially tiresome opening up the controller cover (with the cab in a vertical position since it was pulled forward) to get at the underside of the starter switch. And, with hindsight, really unnecessary.

What should be checked when starting a Takeuchi?

Since the engine does not crank whether it it receives fuel is irrelevant to my testing. So the only things to be checked should be the wiring from the positive battery terminal to the starter motor (a thick cable), and the wire from the positive battery terminal to the starter switch and then to the starter solenoid.

How do you start an engine in a Takeuchi?

I know the basics for starting an engine – you turn the key, it moves to the accessory/on position (dashboard lights up) and then to the start position (starter turns/cranks the engine) and the engine starts. You release the key and it reverts to the accessory/on position and stays in that position while the engine is running.

Where is the relay on a Takeuchi starter?

Now to find the relay. A parts schematic (downloaded from internet) showed it was in the vicinity of the wires I was working with and I found it easily. I located the yellow wire from the starter solenoid disconnected it from the relay switch and tested it was continuous to the starter solenoid.

So maybe the fusible link was defective or maybe the starter switch was bad. It took some time to check these were ok, especially tiresome opening up the controller cover (with the cab in a vertical position since it was pulled forward) to get at the underside of the starter switch. And, with hindsight, really unnecessary.

Since the engine does not crank whether it it receives fuel is irrelevant to my testing. So the only things to be checked should be the wiring from the positive battery terminal to the starter motor (a thick cable), and the wire from the positive battery terminal to the starter switch and then to the starter solenoid.

I know the basics for starting an engine – you turn the key, it moves to the accessory/on position (dashboard lights up) and then to the start position (starter turns/cranks the engine) and the engine starts. You release the key and it reverts to the accessory/on position and stays in that position while the engine is running.

Now to find the relay. A parts schematic (downloaded from internet) showed it was in the vicinity of the wires I was working with and I found it easily. I located the yellow wire from the starter solenoid disconnected it from the relay switch and tested it was continuous to the starter solenoid.

Where is the yellow wire on a Takeuchi starter?

A parts schematic (downloaded from internet) showed it was in the vicinity of the wires I was working with and I found it easily. I located the yellow wire from the starter solenoid disconnected it from the relay switch and tested it was continuous to the starter solenoid.

A parts schematic (downloaded from internet) showed it was in the vicinity of the wires I was working with and I found it easily. I located the yellow wire from the starter solenoid disconnected it from the relay switch and tested it was continuous to the starter solenoid.