unit505

"lawnmower-vs-fingertip incident"

For God Sakes! I hope there was at least some alcohol or naked blonde involved or something juicy!

You gotta spill the beans on this one.................WAITING>>>>>>>> : )

jqsiren

Thanks for all the tips, but the tilt-wheel lever doesn't allow the bottom shroud to come off, and the ignition cylinder holds the top one on. And, again with one hand I cannot do much.

I was working on a pushmower (has lever throttle, so you can walk away while it's running). Had it tilted up on one side, holding the wheel, and it slipped a bit. My brilliant reaction was to attempt to stop it from falling on me... by grabbing the edge of the deck.

Chris_1

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The tilt lever screws out and if you have to take the key cylinder out (I don't recall having to do that) you put your key in, turn it a little and push a piece of coat hanger wire up the little hole that doesn't have a screw, which pops the button up so you can pull the key cylinder out.
Once that cover is off, you might try swapping out the multi-function switch as that controls your lights. Not sure how that system ties into your ignition switch (which is the white one partway down the column) but maybe.
I suppose you have to check for some wires that are shorting in there, it does sound like a likely possibility.
I have one of those columns in the garage so if you have any more problems I'll go look at it and see if I can figure it out for you.