Mountfield 725

[Jona633]

My 725 won't start off the key. It will turn over but never fire. It will pull start and run ok.
Is this an ignition barrel fault? Maybe in tutn over position the voltage is removed from the ignition or is it a safety switch issue? Any help gratefully received
Jonathan

[Mick]

Hi Jonathan, and welcome to TGMForum.

Has it been like this for long, or just happened this year?

Is the battery good on your machine, sounds like it's just not turning over fast enough on the starter. The ignition is not powered from the battery on this engine, it actually works the other way, and spark will be cut when the stop wire on the coil goes to ground.

I would make sure the battery is good and fully charged, and battery leads have no loose connections etc.

[Jona633]

Do you happen to have a wiring diagram by any chance?

[Mick]

Unfortunately I don't,  but if I can find anything online I'll link it here.