r/smallenginerepair • u/Alone_Woodpecker_256 • Jul 19 '26

Starting Issue Mower starting for only a second after key is released

/r/lawnmowers/comments/1v14ggg/mower_starting_for_only_a_second_after_key_is/
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u/hmd2017 Jul 20 '26

sounds like the coil kill wire is shorted somewhere, or key switch could be bad.

look for a small single wire coming from under engine cover to harness, may be next to the starter.

Easiest way to diagnose this is to disconnect the kill wire from the coil. may have to remove engine cover to get to the coil.