How do I bypass the solanoid with a screwdriver

[bcbobbers]

My electric start worked before this winter and now it won't even click so I think there is either an electrical issue with something still not hooked up or the electric start doesn't work anymore. I read on another thread that you can bypass the solanoid with a screwdriver to see if the starter is good. I am wondering if someone could explain how to do this so I can check mine out. All help is much appreciated and thanks in advance this forum has really helped me out more than once.

Thanks in advance again.

 

[Travis]

There are two big metal post on the solenoid. Jump the connections with a screwdriver. Be prepared for sparks.