OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions On Ride On Mowers Questions On Victa Ride On Mower Frames Victa 3012TX solenoid wiring

As there were no photos of this solenoid (Victa part number 24285, so guess Murry would be 24285MA) fully wired on the internet, I thought I should share these to help others who have the Victa 3012Tx model 31721x88B or the Cub Cadet model variation 31721x88A using this 3-post solenoid. Apart from the battery being too bad to turn the starter (just clicked), the solenoid activates using the ignition key, but haven't confirmed it as fully operational yet with a new battery, but am confident these are now correct.
The first photo shows: -
1. The main (large red) power cable coming in from the battery to the right bolted with the smaller red wire (with fuse that goes to ignition switch) connected to the first post.
2. The yellow wire, from the seat cut-out switch, bolted to the chassis as an earth wire.
3. The small black wire, being return from the starter switch, is now bolted to the small (low) post, and,
4. The large red power cable (going left) is connected to the 2nd solenoid post, which is direct to the starter motor.
The second photo, which may not be so clear (sorry), shows full configuration from battery to solenoid, fuse connection, seat cut-off, starter motor connection and black return from ignition switch.
Thank you to aussietrev for his valuable input and helping me put my brain into gear to realise the circuitry that the solenoid was making.




Hope this helps others, in the same situation, sort out their solenoid wiring.
Appreciate the assistance given and trust this will be an invaluable source in the futureas well.
Regards
Daryl