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when I start my mower as soon as I let go of the key it dies. but if I hold key in the on position it will continue to run until I let go of the key then it dies. Does anyone have any what the problem is? thanks

Are you saying you hold key in start position with starter turning ?

gainestruk said:

Are you saying you hold key in start position with starter turning ?

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yes

First check all connections, make sure they are clean and tight.
I don't think it is a safety switch, if it was it wouldn't turn over at all.

olepap said:

when I start my mower as soon as I let go of the key it dies. but if I hold key in the on position it will continue to run until I let go of the key then it dies. Does anyone have any what the problem is? thanks

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What Z Force do you Have and what size? You may want to check the seat safety switch.

I have done what yall have suggested to no avail. I wonder if it's the ignition switch it's self! thanks fellows

Just behind ( or around there ) the starter is the ignition kill wire.
Disconnect it and try again.
If the motor stays running then your problem will be between the brake safety switch & the seat safety switch or the brake switch and the motion switch ( ones on the motion control arms ).
However I would go for the first.
The mower thinks you have fallen off so it is shutting down.

tried all suggestions none worked. new 50.00 switch fixed it. thanks for the help