On Tue, 02 Aug 2005 00:26:29 GMT, "Chuck Jurgens"
wrote:

I have a JD 655 compact tractor/mower with a 3 cyl diesel engine. The
starter went bad and I took it to a guy who fixes starters and alternators.
He removed it from the tractor, took it apart and determined that he
couldn't fix it.

I took it to another guy who fixed it. Now I need to re-install it on the
tractor. No problem - except for one thing. Since the first mechanic
removed it from the tractor, I didn't notice where all of the wires connect.
Actually, I know where they all go except ONE. There is the battery cable
and generator cable that connect to one side of the solenoid and the cable
from the ignition switch to the solenoid.

The remaining wire runs over to what appears to be a fuel shutoff. I THINK
it connects to the hot terminal on the solenoid but when I connect it, the
fuel shutoff engages - even when the ignition is off. Obviously, this would
drain the battery.

I'm really guessing here.

Connected that way I believe that if you ever started this thing it
would drain the fuel tank too. [g]


Does anyone have any suggestions as to the purpose of this wire AND where it
connects?

The purpose is to shut the fuel off so the engine quits running.

There must be another contact someplace from the "ignition" switch to
the fuel solenoid -or- from an oil pressure switch.

But what do I know, why not go to Wally World and buy a manual?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...30660805302498