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    May 29, 2011, 11:16 AM
    MTD lawn tractor model 289707
    Will the tractor start with a bad safety seat switch?
    I ask because the metal tabs only touch when your off the machine.
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    May 29, 2011, 11:52 AM

    No it should not start and your understanding of how the switch works is off the mark. Some switches close and some open when you are sitting, depends on the maker
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