Reply To: Starter Solenoid Wiring

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there are different systems where  in one situation the solenoid inner  magnet coil  is permanetly grounded to the frame  (wired or bolted) .  The solenoid is  then activated with  B+  from the key  “S”  or any source of your choice (push button ?)

other systems provide the inner coil’s  ground path on condition the neutral switch  is closed (neutral)  so a specific wire  must be wired in series  via the switch  device then over to ground.  (see diagram below)  The solenoid is then activated with B+ from the key S position post ONLY IN NEUTRAL

first thing to check is the solenoid operation by powering B+ on the control post  with B- (grd) on the other post. If it works the starter should engage.

B+ on the control post on the solenoid  is the  energizing post.     Hook the other  “small” post to frame ground via the  designated neutral safety device (s) (some may be engine  side mounted or on the throtlle handle “box”  or both .  Some  engines have a duplicate neutral swith both in series to prevent starter activation while in gear !!

consult various examples on this site  even if your 1982 is not listed

https://maxrules.com/JOwireindex.php

 

 

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