I see this is your first post. You should have started a new thread rather than tack on to a thread that is 3 1/2 years old.

You said you don't have a solenoid but a manual shift lever to bring the starter drive into contact. Inspect the fingers that hold it and move it along the shaft. They can wear almost flat with time. They can also be distorted from prying the gear out of them.

 

So I learned something reading this old post. The shovel I bought last month had a solenoid wired in-line with the battery cable to the starter. Up until now I was unsure why … now I know.

“Although it is not a total fix, you can use a ford type (flh style) starter switch (in conjunction with a Bosch type as well if desired), and rewire it so that the battery cable passes across it (it can handle the load). That way, even if the st dv clutch sticks, you will at least have an effective electrical stop, preventing a big burn up while you attempt to free the gear.”

 

Here is a link to a video of the solenoid staying electrically energized.
How is it possible there is 6 volts on the solenoid input when its unhooked when its cranking.
Video link

 

this is a 9 year old post,..... who gives a **** !!!!????.....

 

Obviously you dont. Why are you reading 9 year old threads and then flaming them. Get a life get off your computer and out of your moms basement.
And besides there are still shovel heads out there that might have the same problem.
So this is posted in case it might provide help to someone with the same issue. Not to annoy you. But if it does thats great. Get a life.

Moderator take note and loose this guy.
Tom K

 

making friends..........

 

i had the same thing happen to me it was a week battery, never had the issue again with the battery being fully charged just my 2 cents 81 fx

 

never could get it to behave. another thread had a link to this. got one installed it happy days are here again. looks kind of retro.

read had a link to this. got one installed works great. Looks kind of retro.