I have a Briggs and Stratton 12 hp motor and there are 2 hot wires coming out of the motor and I need to know where they go? Can you please help me.

Lynne Bailey, July 2008

2 wires coming from the stator are probally the charging circuit they go to a regulator.

bob, July 2008

Do you mean 2 wires in addition to the 'STOP' wire? The 'STOP' wire will appear to be 'hot' when the engine is running, as it is connected to the coil primary, and will have approx 150 volts on it (but no appreciable current, so it is safe!). This needs to be grounded to stop the engine. The other 1 (or 2) wires will be connected to the engine alternator, and will be used for charging the battery, and (if there are 2) powering lights and other accessories.

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Phil Saunders, July 2008