wheel horse 211-4

[River_Ratt 0]

so i bought this mower a few months ago for 100 bucks and when i got it, it tried to start with no oil in it, once i put oil in the motor it would not start, it wouldn't even bump over. the starter is good and everything is attached that needs to be BUT i was going over the wiring and i found a pink wire that was crimped with a grey wire attached to it, would the pink wire with it not being connected to anything else, would that have an effect with it not starting or even cracking over?  

[JoeM 7,874]

211 wiring

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,159]

Download this file. Each circuit has it's own diagram.

[River_Ratt 0]

would a pto switch affect anything about it not starting

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,159]

Yes. The pto switch is in 2 parts. One half controls the starter along with the clutch pedal switch and the other half controls the ignition with the seat switch.

[River_Ratt 0]

okay thank you, if any other people have solutions pls let me know

[Handy Don 12,885]

1 hour ago, River_Ratt said:

okay thank you, if any other people have solutions pls let me know

@gwest_ca gave you the solution 

[oliver2-44 10,002]

15 hours ago, River_Ratt said:

when i got it, it tried to start with no oil in it, once i put oil in the motor it would not start, it wouldn't even bump over

 

 @River Rat Pull the spark plug (to relieve compression) and try to turn the motor over by hand. Trying to start it with no oil may have mechanically damaged the engine and locked it up.  If you can turn it over by hand with it turning smoothly and no metal grinding sounds, then proceed with electrical trouble shooting. 

Edited September 20, 2023 by oliver2-44