It is false that the stat ignition switch position only activates the starter motor.
an ignition switch or starter is a switch that activates the main electrical systems of a vehicle. This normally powers the start motor that turns the engine in the starting up process. . Most vehicles do not have an ignition switch anymore the key in the cylinder acts as the "switch"
if the starter is not spinning and the truck motor is running
2 screws on the opposite side of ignition unplug the switch dash board cover off
Bad neutral or clutch safety switch? Bad starter? bad starter solenoid?
It is probably caused by the ignition switch internals shifting (I had a similar problem before) and it turned out to be the ignition switch)
need to change ignition switch
Generally the ignition switch activates headlights on a riding mower and the start position only send current to the starter solenoid. If you turn the key and the engine cranks over than the lack of spark is going to be something else. If it is a riding mower you will have several safety switches to prevent start up under unsafe conditions.
You have a starter/ignition switch mounted in the steering column and you have a starter solenoid switch that is mounted to the starter.
ignition starter switch
Could be a faulty ground wire. Not very rare to happen
Chevy Tahoe Ignition Key Starter Switch
your ignition switch is hanging up in the crank position.