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    Chevyguy68ss Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 11, 2012, 01:33 PM
    I'm having the same prob with my craftsman riding mower shutting off when blades engay
    I am having a similar problem with my Dads craftsman riding mower,it started with a vibration, I cut it off and the bolts on the left deck for the blade rotation were gone, I replaced, tightened and put belt back on, checked out everything.Cranking back up when I released clutch and or went to engage blades mower cuts off.are there safety switches for this or do I have another issue?help would be great, Dad passed away and I maintain property,am on a short budget
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    Aug 13, 2012, 05:11 PM
    Hi,
    This is generally termed operator presence; the machine must "know" that the seat is occupied by an operator. Generally a seat switch problem.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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