AboutEric A. Jones Expertise Lawnmower Repair . Certified Master Service Technician from B&S. Have 13 years experience on B&S, Lawn Chief, Weed Eater, Echo, Peerless, Wheel Horse, Snapper, Atlas, MTD, McCulloch, Homelite and many other numerous brands. Specialize in electrical repair.
Experience Born and raised in the midwest. Started tinkering with engines when I was about 14 on my Suzuki RM-80. I began lawn mower repair at a small hardware store. I knew absolutely nothing. I read lots of repair manuals and met an older fellow who taught me many lessons. I continued working on small engines through high school and paid my way through college working on mowers at the same hardware store. Decided to get away from the midwest and mower repair so I joined the Air Force. I repaired air traffic control electronic equipment and ended up in Hawaii where I got a part time job at Small Engine Clinic. I gained a lot of experience from the Small Engine Clinic and had a blast repairing small engines. I then took the Briggs and Stratton Master Service Technician test and earned my MST. I then traveled to Wisconsin where I attended the factory update training seminar and received formal training. I received a scholarship from the Air Force and am currently pursuing another degree.
Question A simple push button start would be sufficient but a key switch would be desirable; so please let me have both system.
There are no letters on the rear of the switch but numbers 1,2 and 3.
I understand that LUCAS system use the followings:
1 = White/Red goes to the solenoid switch,
2 = White goes to the +ve of ignition coil,
3 = Brown/Blue goes to the solenoid (connected to +ve of Battery).
The solenoid itself is earthed accordingly.
My problem is that I cannot find the +ve of the ignition coil.
I also want to install a kill switch.
In the meantime, please help me with the wiring fot he tachometer.
Many thanks.
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Followup To
Question -
I have just purchased a brand new Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 20 hp twin cylinder for use in my hovercraft project. The model number is 351777.
Can you help me with the wiring (key-start and with a solenoid)for ignition system and kill switch.
I also intend to install a tachometer in my hovercraft. Can I use a tachometer used in a 4-cylinder automobile?
Answer -
Are you planning on using a simple push button start or a key switch? If you are planning on using a key switch, do you have it? If so, what letters are on the back of the key switch?
Let me know about the starter button or key switch.
Eric
Answer The tach should just wrap around one of the spark plug leads.
As for the switch, the +ve ignition coil should connect to the coil. Look on the engine for a single, usually black wire. This wire is normally bolted to the engine block and has a push-on spade type connector. When you turn the key off the switch should ground the ignition coil cutting off the spark...you do not need any 12 volts.
Do you have one or two small terminals on your solenoid?
Do you have a volt meter?
