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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mark18mwm" data-source="post: 89209" data-attributes="member: 9306"><p>Does the small wire terminal have power to it when it takes off cranking on it's own? If that terminal only has power when the key is turned, then the wiring should be right but possibly the solenoid it self is sticking. If that wire has power constantly the starter will continue to engage and turn the engine over. If you are desperate to use the machine, you could put a momentary contact switch like a push button, in line so it only has power when you push the button. That is cobbling I admit, and doesn't fix the real issue but until you find the real problem it might let you still use the machine. I still think you are getting a back feed of power from somewhere. You say you know you have something wrong with the hour meter, try to disconnect the hour meter and see if that helps it crank normal. After that I would try to start it with out the alternator connected, see if that helps or not. I guess after that I would look at the wiring harness at the key switch and make sure it's assembled properly, with the right wires in the right locations in the plug in, they are assembled by hand and factories have made mistakes before. Just some ideas, good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>