Sears Craftsman Mover

[DWSorboen]

I have a mower that cuts the engine off when I release the brake/clutch or try to engage the blades.
Can't seem to locate the owners manual. Hoping someone has some ideas. Thanks.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

WELCOME TO LMF!
It would help if we had engine and mower model numbers, so we can help you solve the problem or find a manual.
Good luck! :smile:

 

[midnite rider]

Sounds like a bad seat safety switch. I would check that first.

 

[midnite rider]

Sounds like a bad seat safety switch. I would check that first.

For diagnosis you can jumper the recepticle of the switch out with a wire.

 

[ILENGINE]

sears has a secondary contact switch built into the wiring harness, which acts as a jumper when it is unplugged from the switch to activate the kill system to prevent people from just unplugging the switch.

 

[metz12]

the same thing just happened to my yard machines. its a kill wire. it grounds out when there is movement. disconnect that wire and you should be fine. if you want to shut it off then connect those wires back.