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    Apr 29, 2009, 04:54 PM
    Riding mower won't start
    I have a 1990 John Deer 212 riding mower. To get it to start 90% of the time, I have to put it in neutral and jiggle the shifter until it starts. 10% of the time it will start normally. Any help to corret this problem will be gratefully appreciated! Thank You!
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    Apr 29, 2009, 06:41 PM

    Transmission safety switch. Jiggle gives it away.
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    Apr 29, 2009, 07:12 PM

    Got to laugh, KISS is a man of few words but is totally correct.
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