Lx176 without ignition

[Kransbox]

Long story short, I have a Lx176 without an ignition.

Would it be possible/easy enough to just make a kill switch/start button/other buttons for headlights/etc without trying to find a new ignition?

 

[Kish318420]

Well we won't be able to advise you on this because it goes against policy of "elimination of safety devices". That being said you need to find out why, you have no ignition. Testing safety switches, wiring, connectors, fuses and the safety/ignition interlock board.

 

[Kransbox]

ahh okay. The ignition interlock board is absent - it has been removed by the previous owner

 

[Richard001]

Welcome to TBN.

Did the tractor run when you got it?

Richard

 

[Richard001]

Well we won't be able to advise you on this because it goes against policy of "elimination of safety devices". That being said you need to find out why, you have no ignition. Testing safety switches, wiring, connectors, fuses and the safety/ignition interlock board.

Kish,
I don't know what "policy" you are referring to. Could be yours.

If the OP wants to figure out what is causing the "no spark" issue, then he needs to start with checking all the safety switches and perhaps jumping them out to find the problem.

 

[Richard001]

Long story short, I have a Lx176 without an ignition.

Would it be possible/easy enough to just make a kill switch/start button/other buttons for headlights/etc without trying to find a new ignition?

If you need a shop manual or wiring diagram for this tractor, you can find it on the internet. I looked up this information and have the shop manual in PDF and also the wiring diagrams.

If you want, PM me and I can send them to you.

 

[Kish318420]

The OP did post in a follow up posting that the ignition safety lock board was removed by the PO, and he wanted to jury rig it to run without it in the "original post". So this is basically removing safety devices not just for testing purposes. Another poster K7LN did offer advice as to a remedy by getting a used one from ebay or a new one. This site could then be shut down for suggesting or offering said advice about mods that purposely eliminate safety devices.

 

[Richard001]

The OP did post in a follow up posting that the ignition safety lock board was removed by the PO, and he wanted to jury rig it to run without it in the "original post". So this is basically removing safety devices not just for testing purposes. Another poster K7LN did offer advice as to a remedy by getting a used one from ebay or a new one. This site could then be shut down for suggesting or offering said advice about mods that purposely eliminate safety devices.

I read the guidelines on this site. Nothing about TBN being responsible for the postings of the community.

So while I share your concern for the safe operation the equipment, there is nothing that requires the owner/operator to keep all the safety equipment in working order.

 

[beenthere]

Will be a sad day if we be in such a country that would take controlling our lives to such an extent, when we are just exchanging information between ourselves.
Wonder if such policing would carry over to our news media and their making up news?

 

[Kransbox]

Welcome to TBN.

Did the tractor run when you got it?

Richard

It did not. I was told the engine isn't siezed. It looks like the guy started it manually by hot wiring it. I didn't mean this thread to cause such a fuss. Sorry about that.

 

[Gator6x4]

I read the guidelines on this site. Nothing about TBN being responsible for the postings of the community.

So while I share your concern for the safe operation the equipment, there is nothing that requires the owner/operator to keep all the safety equipment in working order.

A lot of us have seen advise given turned against the person who provided the advise because the receiver did not have a pot to urinate in and when he got hurt he sued the person who provided the information or advise. They always say if they had not been provided the information they would not have know how to by pass the safety interlocks which caused the injury.Idiots love to sue others, they have an adverse mental and physical reaction when told they cannot sue themselves for causing maiming injury to themselves.

 

[Richard001]

Kransbox,

You know you only need a few controls to start and run you engine.
1. OFF/ON switch connected to the spade terminal on the coil. Connect the terminal to ground, engine stops.
2. Push button to activate the starter solenoid.
3. Throttle and choke controls.

To operate the mower deck PTO. A simple switch or a switch connected to a solenoid that then operates the clutch pull-in coil. I would suggest using a solenoid for the PTO as it draws quite a bit of current which can shorten the life of most common switches.

You will also need the alternator and voltage regulator to charge the battery.

Don't hurt your self of others in the process.

Good luck,
Richard