Could someone tell me how to locate safety switches on my MTD lawn tractor. There seems to be a problem with one of the safety switches that won't let me start the tractor. I can start it if I hotwire it but not otherwise. Also could you tell me if there is a recharger on the trator that charges the battery as it runs? Thanks for any help you can give me. brianec

There is a safety for the seat, the trans, and the deck. Look underneath.

Yes, it should charge the battery itself.