D Donald Shake Forum Newbie Jul 8, 2020 #1 I am having problems with my riding lawn mower. It runs just fine until i try to engage the blade. When i do the switch to engage the blade, it kills the engine. Please advise.
I am having problems with my riding lawn mower. It runs just fine until i try to engage the blade. When i do the switch to engage the blade, it kills the engine. Please advise.
Scrubcadet10 Moderator Staff member Jul 8, 2020 #2 Does the engine sputter and die or does it kill it like you turned off the key? probably a seat switch or other safety switch.
Does the engine sputter and die or does it kill it like you turned off the key? probably a seat switch or other safety switch.
D Donald Shake Forum Newbie Jul 8, 2020 #3 It is like you turn the key off. I have changed the seat switch, changed the switch to the mower, it still shuts off when trying to engage the blade.
It is like you turn the key off. I have changed the seat switch, changed the switch to the mower, it still shuts off when trying to engage the blade.
StarTech Lawn Royalty Jul 8, 2020 #5 It can be the seat switch connector itself that is problem as it has a shorting strip in it that may be damaged. Last edited: Jul 9, 2020
It can be the seat switch connector itself that is problem as it has a shorting strip in it that may be damaged.
D Donald Shake Forum Newbie Jul 9, 2020 #6 Thank you, will check it out. Will let you know if that is the problem.