Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engines - Craftsman Lawnmower idles fine but dies when engaged

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apexman
10-12-07, 07:59 AM
I have a craftsman lawnmower 917.270662 which cranks and idles fine. However, when you engage the blade or the drivetrain it dies. Is it the individual switches? Or a central cut off? Can it be bypassed to check?

oldchevy4x4
10-12-07, 06:24 PM
The fact that it's cutting off with the PTO as well as the clutch would point towards the seat safety switch, I'd start there.
cheese
10-13-07, 12:29 AM
I'll second that...

seat switch.

Square Head
10-14-07, 07:23 PM
Sounds good.
I'll make it unanimous.:D
puey61
10-15-07, 03:10 AM
Any update Apexman? Was it the seat switch, like all others, and myself, believe it to be?