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    Shawn Neises Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 27, 2009, 01:57 PM
    JD 111 mower dies when clutch engaged
    I have a 111 jd riding mower that dies when the electric clutch is engaged. Have cleaned it out and spins freely while mower is running but when I engage the switch it dies. Any help??
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    Apr 27, 2009, 02:00 PM

    The most common thing that causes this is the seat safety switch.
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    Apr 27, 2009, 02:05 PM
    Used a jumper wire in seat switch.
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    Apr 27, 2009, 02:31 PM

    Shawn, you can't just jumper this switch unless you know that it is closed when depressed. Some switches are open when you sit on the seat. Test you switch with a continuity tester. Operate the switch and it should make and then break a circuit.
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