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    rickroush Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 28, 2010, 04:53 PM
    Spark under lawn tractor seat engine won't turn?
    MTD tractor started up with a small spark under seat. Contiuned to drive a few feet and stop. Tried to start engine up again and there was another spark. This time the engine did not start. Where do I need to start looking?

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    Rick
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    Nov 28, 2010, 05:39 PM

    There is a safety switch under your seat designed to kill the engine if you get off while the engine is running. Check the wires running to the switch for a fray or pinch mark, maybe at the spring.
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    Nov 28, 2010, 06:11 PM

    Check your battery connections , I believe its under the seat also,
    Luck
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    Nov 29, 2010, 04:35 PM
    There is a plug under seat for safety reasons try unplugging it and plugging it back in it will not run with it unplugged.
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