bolens 1600 eliminator 16 hp B&S hydro

[oldsargechas]

trying to get running after setting and being rebuilt can't come up with the right combination for solenoid wiring to start, possibly i have the wrong solenoid, manual has long disappeared, appreciate if someone can assist? thanks

 

[WaffleMan]

trying to get running after setting and being rebuilt can't come up with the right combination for solenoid wiring to start, possibly i have the wrong solenoid, manual has long disappeared, appreciate if someone can assist? thanks

I have one of these; they're solid tractors. Here are a couple of manuals that may have what you need:
Parts diagram:
http://sonnys_bolens.tripod.com/manuals/images/XL-MediumFrameSeries/1668.pdf

Service manual:
http://sonnys_bolens.tripod.com/manuals/images/XL-MediumFrameSeries/176-2324-XLSERIES.pdf

good luck, Rob