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    Jun 8, 2007, 04:30 PM
    John Deere 318
    I have a John Deere 318 with an Onan engine.

    When I try to move the mower it wants to die after the hydrostat safety switch is released. If I "tie" down the safety switch I can drive it, but it dies as I hit the mowing deck.

    Any hints on what to replace?

    Thanks,

    Rod Hite
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    Jun 8, 2007, 05:15 PM
    I first would replace the hydro switch. That seems to be the initial problem. You could temporarily jumper it to verify the problem. Do not leave the jumper wire in as a fix. Safety switches are in for a reason

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