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    Emmamae Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 2, 2011, 08:32 AM
    I have a sears lawn tractor with the 17.5 HP engine. Won't start.
    Battery is good and I have bypassed seat safety switch. I do have 12 volts at the ignition switch.
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    Nov 2, 2011, 09:17 AM
    That's an Intek and you need to tell us if that power reaches the coil when you turn the key to start. BTW you have at least 2 more safety switches, the seat usually goes out first but clutch/ brake and blade can also fail. Which model, starts with 917.XXXX
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    Nov 2, 2011, 01:22 PM
    I'll put my money on the blade switch .check and make sure the levers all the way off.
    Luck

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