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I reconnected the safety switch. So far no problems. Ruined a rear tire, so the mower is not being used at this time. New tires should be here today. I believe everything is OK since reconnecting the safety switch. I did use the mower for several days with no problems. Thanks for all the replies.

I will be checking it again tomorrow. I could have got a bad battery.

I checked the battery. It was bought in 3/21. I had forgot that it was changed this spring. I have a trickle charger on it now. The CCA is 325 or 350. Went ahead and took the bypass off the safety switch. Maybe it will stay charged. I will know in a day or so. Multi meter shows 12.8 volts.

Dixie chopper mower. Will bypassing the seat safety switch drain the battery? I can't keep the battery charged. Been having the dead battery problem since spring when I bypassed the safety switch. This battery went thru the coldest temps we have had in my lifetime this last winter. Maybe the...

I tested my switch while watching a youtube video. He used a switch that he knew was good for the video. My switch checked out just like his. I will check the wiring on the back tomorrow. Thanks

I bought this mower brand new. I have never altered any wiring.

This is a 2003 model. I don't think it has all the safety devices the newer ones have. I have started the engine with the parking brake on and off. No difference. No pto switch. Will start with the blades engaged or disengaged. Control arms don't have any wiring that would indicate there is a...

Dixie Chopper will not crank at all. Cleaned battery terminals on both cables. Checked continuity of both battery cables. Checked key switch. Had starter rebuilt with new solenoid. Checked fuse. Connected to new battery. By passed the shut down switch in the seat. When key is turned 1 click the...