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rnstb2002
05-06-07, 07:47 AM
i have a craftman model 9172772021 riding mower with a 16.5 h.p. kohler. every time i go to mow and let out on the brake it will die.like it runs out of gas

Azis
05-06-07, 08:41 AM
Sounds like your seat switch may be at fault.
rnstb2002
05-07-07, 06:50 AM
I have checked the seat switch still does the same thing

Azis
05-07-07, 07:44 AM
How did you check the seat switch. Sears site says your model number is not valid..?
I dont know of a test for the newer type seat switch. You can not just use a jumper.
cheese
05-07-07, 10:27 PM
Read the 25th post in this thread: http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=302786

It explains (in great length) the reason why the seat switch likely is the problem even though it checks out good.
rnstb2002
05-08-07, 06:26 PM
I got it working it was the relay thanks for everyones help
cheese
05-09-07, 01:15 AM
Oh yeah...I forget that a lot of the AYP mowers with Kohlers have those 3 relays. Glad you got it fixed. Thanks for the update.