Key Switch wiring?

I looked at my manual, which isn't handy just now, and it appears that the keyswitch wire should be connected to the upper left post on the opposite side of the resistor, which makes sense if the resistor is doing anything useful. But the tractor would not start that way. Just spin (much more slowly).

Am I about to melt down my keyswitch again? And if so, why won't it start if it's "correctly" connected per the manual?

It's a 6V positive ground system. As you can tell, electricity is not my favorite topic.

Thanks, Brent

PS. It ran hard for two days like this. And for months if not years prior to my replacing the switch.

Regards..... ..... ..... .Ed
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There is a third post that the lights are connected to. Unlike that drawing.

What should happen if I'm wiring from coil directly to switch w/o resistor? Wouldn't something fry?

Brent

I think that will toast your coil and points. Claus would be the one to confirm or clarify this though. He's more knowledgable than I on elec. problems and solutions.

Regards..... ..... ..... .Ed
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