Here's the deal. Engine will not start by turning key to start but you can turn the key to on position and jump across the solenoid and it will start. I have replaced the solenoid thinking it to be bad, no help. I checked the switch with an Ohm/volt meter, all appears to be correct, 12V goes to the starter in the "start" position. When jumping across solenoid to start engine, brake must be engaged or locked, so I know that safety switch works. If you get off seat when mower is moving, engine dies. That safety switch works. What am I missing? what else could cause the engine to NOT START with the switch? Thanks.

[B]I leave my sears electric screwdriver plugged in all the time, ; l don't use it much] and my sears Drill the same way.It.has the in handle battery. Here it is???; Do You unplug -------yours, each and every time.? I find now after sometime has past , My screw driver doesn't last thru a job----compared to when new, its dead in an hour or less.Drill is abit better- but not by much, Is leaving then plugged in a BAD DEAL? for these tools.batteries? thank you much for any help you can show me bob s [/B]