387. How can I check my ignition switch to see if it works

[@victoryfirst2878]

Hello Fella. Now I know about switches Jim. Thanks for the education today. Hope all is well and you are just feeling GREAT. Peace vf

[@ACF6180T]

Hey Jim ! Great video on testing the starter switch , & what gauge wire to use also You are correct about having more terminals to turn the lights on , When I rewired my 1959 Massey-Ferguson , & put in a new starter switch I did notice the terminal for lights ! I've got get me one of those test meters I've been putting it off for no reason . I did see your video on doing wood framing with that device where you could do any size frame , & I'm glad You Like the RC Cola & found the Moon pies ! Next time I go to store I'll have to get me some Moon pies I haven't had one of those in quite awhile ! Thank You for the video , & Snappout.& yes it was called a Dubby.

[@fergusonto-2032]

Hey Jim , this will definitely help me figure out if my switch is working, Thankyou so much , your videos have helped me w/ a lot of my mower issues , I have 11 mowers , 4 of them are snappers , it’s a hobby.

[@jimjackson9381]

Well glad I could help, and we all love our snappers. Jim

[@stevef8993]

Hi Jim! Great info. Looking forward to you making toys.

[@channelcat6153]

Another great video, thanks Jim

[@boostedef89]

Thank you for all the videos you are a great help

[@jimjackson9381]

Well if you need a little more help other than the videos you can email me at Jims fix it [e-mail] thanks. Jim

[@boostedef89]

@Jim Jackson I will have to do that because I just bought my first snapper and I'm sure I'll need your help

[@jimjackson9381]

@@boostedef89 Anytime you got my email just let me know what you need. And pictures always help and I’m sure you can fix this with a little help. Jim

[@chuckreed2677]

Hi Jim another good video. I'm an old electronics tech so I do have a comment about your test method. You should really read the resistance of those tests instead of relying on the beeper. Most meters will beep if the resistance is less than about 25 ohms. A good switch contact should read less than 1 ohm. For instance if the "B" to "S" terminals have 20 ohms across them that might reduce the voltage/current to the solenoid enough to keep it from activating. I don't know the actual resistance of the solenoid but it could be 20 ohms or less meaning it would only see about 6 volts instead of 12. I've learned a lot about my snapper from you, keep them coming.

[@jimjackson9381]

Thanks for the info I guess I’m gonna have to check into that I just try to use a simple way of checking that most people may have one of the cheaper meters. Jim

[@kjohns1413]

Dude you got your soda! This is actually a super helpful video.if you have apart the wiring area on some of these, it would be great to do some in depth wiring videos. Both my snappers someone tampered with the wiring and the manual was only partial helpful and I only found a few photos or videos of what it looks like inside the box but it seems like they changed it every few years. I think you covered some of this in past videos but it may have been a newer or older model.

[@mikewilliams584]

😊

[@jimsamois9979]

Thanks for sharing your vast knowledge..

[@jimjackson9381]

Well thank you for watching and I hope you’re a subscriber and you will remain one even though your machine is probably fixed I can use all the subscribers I can get to help me continue this channel. And it is totally free to do so. Jim

[@jimsamois9979]

@@jimjackson9381 I'm a subscriber.. My 33 inch mower is a ok but still can't figure out the 28" mower. I'm waiting for some warmer weather and I'm sure I can figure it out.. Stay well my friend

[@jimjackson9381]

@@jimsamois9979 Well if you need help with a 28 inch just let me know. Jim

[@jimsamois9979]

@@jimjackson9381 I'm sure we'll be talking about the 28" mower sometime because I've got most of my hair pulled out trying to figure this miserable thing out.. thank you

[@jimjackson9381]

@@jimsamois9979 well just let me know I’ll be waiting. Jim

[@wacmac1976]

Jim, my switch has three connections that mate to the wiring harness plug. In addition, it has a ground connection, with a green wire that runs to the motor base bolt for grounding. I cannot find a switch like this, nor can my local snapper dealer. do you know if I must use the ground wire ? My dealer's OEM/Snapper system, using my model #, confirms a three connecition switch only. Thanks.

[@jimjackson9381]

You can find the part you need from Parts Tree.Com out of Texas and all you need is your model number to find them. Jim

[@MrHeavyev]

Have you stil got tha other video on the switch that has 5 conectors on switch

[@Triumph421]

Good stuff thank you

[@frederic4430]

Hi Jim apologies but being French I did not get what the web site is to get the scheme of the 3 wire contactor. In fact I had an issue and needed to dismantle one some 2 years ago but now I get into it ... guess what not sure how to check my connection before I make a start as a test. Please get me me right your English is just awesome but mine is from the other side of the Atlantic the you saved some 75 years ago 😉

[@jimjackson9381]

I’m pretty good with electrical if there’s anything you need help with just let me know. Jim

[@danlee1904]

What do you set the volt meter too? I have a 1998 starcraft boat and i have no power to any of the gauges and it wont turn over the engine idk what the problem is. I checked the only fuse i can find but dont see And volts at the ignition when i test it

[@jimjackson9381]

If you check in your ignition switches, you have to set your meter on the Continuity setting. Jim.

[@jimjackson9381]

If you’re checking the electrical, you want to set up for the DC setting. Jim.

[@carlclark1127]

I have a snapper 7800785 that will not start with the kill wire hooked up. disconnect the kill wire and it will start. how can I fix this?

[@bodiaz1104]

You said B is for battery, M is for Magneto and S is for starter than on your first test you said conect 1 to the Magneto and the other to the Ground wich one is the ground?

[@jimjackson9381]

The one that is marked G or it will be grounded by bolted it in the machine. Jim

[@lancejohnson208]

Hi Jim, I don't know what happened to my subscription but I got your site back! I know from past conversations with you that you have a place to buy parts from. Can you please let me know what they're site is? I have a very old snapper with the 8 horse motor, and I need a new clutch for it. The whole thing, I think I need the drive disk to. I lost one of the set screws and have a bolt in its place. Please I hope you can help. Thank you Lance

[@jimjackson9381]

I get most of my parts from Parts Tree.Com., I do have a dealer that still sells snapper parts that I deal with and sometimes I get stuff off of Amazon. Jim

[@jimjackson9381]

If you need anything just let me know, I pushed send too soon, my bad. Jim

[@lancejohnson208]

@Jim Jackson thank you sir 🙏

[@lancejohnson208]

Hi again, I can't tell you why but every time I try to go to the website I get lending tree, lol. Like I told you I have a very old mower and it has the 1in shaft and I need a new clutch and drive disk. I bought a new drive disk from Amazon but it is too big and I can't drill out the thing like you did. I have medical issues that limit me but I ain't giving up on my old mower. Can I use a smoth clutch on this thing? I just wondering if it has the brake thing that is the only brake it has. Any help would be greatly appreciated 🙏 thanks for all the help you've provided to me over the past few years!!

[@jimjackson9381]

@@lancejohnson208 hey Lance it’s Jim Can you send me some pictures of what you’re dealing with the drive disk is the disk on the bottom of your engine and I believe I might have one what is wrong with yours usually nothing goes wrong with them and the clutch disc is the disc on the side of the chain case and the clutch disc assembly is the complete unit that bolts to the side of your chain case with a large nut in the center of the four small ones, let me know what’s going on buddy. Jim

[@chefkdowg]

Rc cola! Still eat those moon pies and rc cola.

[@jimjackson9381]

You better believe it. Jim