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redeye1
08-23-06, 08:29 AM
Greetings, folks

I'm hoping someone can help me out. My mower starts up, but when I take my foot off the clutch or attempt to engage the blades, the engine dies. Everything looks good - Can anyone advise? -R

Azis
08-23-06, 09:27 AM
The "Operator Present" safety switch under the seat. Test the switch with and ohm meter.
cheese
08-23-06, 05:23 PM
Seat switch...agreed. Here is a dsicussion we recenmtly had about this problem, albeit a lengthy discussion. http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=271847