My brand new craftsman mower only runs with the brake on. If I release it, it dies. [Archive]

jimheg

Mar 13, 2012, 11:40 AM

Sears Craftsman LT 2000, 21hp/ 42'deck

ballengerb1

Mar 13, 2012, 12:31 PM

Sounds like you have a faulty safety switch. Brand new, call Sears and tell them to send a guy or you will return it since its under warranty.