bad boy shuts off right after starting

sparrow

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Bad boy MZ Magnum w/ 99.8 hours -

Turn the key... mowers starts right up.
Release the key ... mower shuts right off.

Safety switch somewhere? Oil level is good.

Suggestions?
 

BlazNT

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Sounds like you need to test your ignition switch.
 

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Replaced the ignition switch and now the world is good. Thanks.
 

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So it turns out it was not the ignition switch. The wires to the arm safety switch broke and would only make contact randomly.
 

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Yes and you test that by starting the engine then releasing the brake. Testing the switch is cheaper than replacing it. I am hopeful that it was not too costly of a mistake.
 
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