Strip out all the old, and replace it with new. That way you know how it's wired and will be able to fix it on the water.

 

well im not sure how to wire it exactly is the problem

 

I agree with tj look up the motor you should be able to find a wiring diagram.

 

Found this pretty quickly

https://www.kohler-engine-parts.opeengines.com/kohler-engines-parts/wiring-diagrams/wiring-to-switch

 

well the only thing is that website isn't very specific on anything besides part numbers for me to order the ignition switch. and since i don't have the old one i don't know how to figure out which switch I need, thanks for the pic though garp!

 

Strip out all the wires that look like they were rigged up. Just guessing but you will probably need a 12v hot(on a switch) to the starter solenoid(this will be a small wire only to "flip" the solenoid) and then another 12v hot(thick wire)from the batt to the solenoid as well as a thick wire between the solenoid and the starter. You will also need a wire to the coils which will ground out the engine and kill it when it's circuit is closed(aka when the motor is running it is an open switch). There may be a fuel cutoff solenoid going to the carb bowl. It will allow fuel to flow into the bowl when it has 12v power to it.

As for the fuel pump it is probably just a mechanical pump and won't have the power to pull the gas. Get an electric pump and mount it low by the gas tank.

 

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Should have tech support if have model numbers and s/n# of your motor to get wiring diagram and maybe get you correct key switch,likely best bet to try that

 

From battery, Hot to starter and ground to motor. Then a hot wire from battery, a wire to ignition and a starter wire all to a switch. U can buy a cheap universal key switch and it will be labeled wer to hook which wire

 

is there anyway I could get you to draw me a diagram so I can understand that a little better afflicted??

 

man, that would take me a day or two to figure out myself. don't get excited its gonna take a little time to figure out. that shroud looks heavy as hell.

 

that would be awesome Rambo, its either that or take it to the small engine shop and wait a month for an hour of work! yea the shroud is very heavy haha, its steel tread plate around the outside, I shouldn't have to worry about anything getting through the shroud!

 

Like all the others said out with the old in with the new. I would take it to a small engine guy and see if you can tag along so that you will know how its all works. That way when your down on the water you will be able to fix it. If your like me once you see it and figure it all out its simple. Ready diagrams and instructions forget it..lol

 

well the only thing is the small engine mechanic in my town is know for taking a really long time to get around to fixing stuff, so I doubt he would be able to get right on it. I wish, I would love to learn how it works! I'm pretty good mechanically but I hate wiring....

 

Just bring it to my shop after hunting season is over, I'll fix u up.

 

http://www.kohlerengines.com/onlinecatalog/pdf/sm_24_690_06.pdf

Page 34 startes showing diagrams, there is like 3 different ones bases on which model you have.

Yeah i bought a used motor and had start fresh with the wiring it took me a couple weeks of getting to know the motor and what different parts are and there fucntion before i finaly figured it out. Had no idea what an oil sentry was or a carb solnoid before i started. Im know engine guru so took me a while to figure it out. If you can get better pictures of the motor i may be able to help you determine what wiring diagram you need to reference. I also attached a picture of wiring to the ignition switch itself which also helped me out. I just ordered a kohler key switch off ebay but i believe you can get one at an auto part store i think it is a pretty standard magneto key switch but someone else may know more.

 

Trace the existing wires if possible and make note where they go and I think we can steer u from there

 

thanks afflicted, ill try to get some pics on Friday and report back what I get!

 

Yah I'll try and work on a diagram for you tonight.

 

thanks schaff!

 

 

Seen that at parts store a minute ago figured I'd get a pic

 

this is the back of the one I just bought that is the same as the oem key switch
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I assume it has papers telling what prong is what? See in the pic of the 1 I posted the prongs are all labeled

 

yea its got letters on the prongs so hopefully I can trace all the wires and it will crank up!

 

Steven I been at deer camp. No service to call you back. Ill call you tomorrow and explain the easiest thing to do if you haven't figured it out yet