If you're like most people, the lawnmower is one of the most used pieces of equipment in your garage. And, if you're like most people, you probably don't know how to wire a lawnmower to start. Don't worry, it's not as complicated as it sounds. In fact, with just a few simple tools and a little bit of know-how, you can have your mower up and running in no time.
First, you'll need to gather a few supplies. You'll need a screwdriver, pliers, wire cutters/strippers, and electrical tape. Once you have your supplies gathered, locate the battery on your mower. It should be located under the seat or in the front of the engine compartment. Once you've found the battery, use the screwdriver to remove the negative (-) terminal cover.
Next, take the black (negative) jumper cable and attach it to the exposed negative terminal on the battery. Make sure that the connection is tight and secure before moving on. Now take the other end of that same jumper cable and attach it to an unpainted metal surface on your mower's engine block. This will serve as our ground connection.
Now we'll move on to connecting the red (positive) jumper cable. Take one end of this cable and attach it firmly to the exposed positive terminal on your battery - again being careful to ensure that there is a solid connection between all surfaces involved here (you don't want any sparks!). The other end of this cable will go onto our starter solenoid - which is typically located near where your spark plugs are located (again consult your owners manual for specific location). To make this connection simply touch this second cable's clamp onto one of those two large terminals protruding from atop our solenoid until you hear/feel a click indicating that they are locked together securely - do not overtighten!