Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    jchrism77's Avatar
    jchrism77 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Nov 13, 2009, 09:11 AM
    Sears riding mower engine dies when trying to engage clutch or blade
    I am trying to help a friend T/S his Sears 16 hp Riding Mower. It dies when blade or clutch pedal is engaged. I have removed, cleaned and ohms-checked all safety switches, including seat switch but engine will start fine and run fine until I try to engage clutch or blade. Even ohms-checked solenoids for coil continuity. Any other ideas? :confused:
    crigby's Avatar
    crigby Posts: 4,343, Reputation: 107
    Outdoor Power Equipment Expert
    		  
    #2

    Nov 13, 2009, 10:02 AM

    Hi,
    I still believe it has to be a switch (probably the seat since both of the others have that one in common) but it could be an unwanted ground at some point in the system. The engine is shut off by grounding the ignition, after all!
    Peace,
    Clarke
    PS Always easier to check if you provide a model number since most schematics can be looked up.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Weedeater Riding Mower, Blade won't engage [ 2 Answers ]

We have a Weedeater riding lawnmower model 733-848 or HD12538j. The blade will not engage and I found a spring that fell out. I can't tell by the manual where it goes.

2005 Huskee riding mower PTO won't engage and mower dies [ 12 Answers ]

Replaced battery with new one, within several starts the new battery was drained. Mower will start by jumping but only runs a few minutes then dies, also the PTO will not engage at all (replaced PTO switch and still won't engage) does not even attempt to engage, as if there is no power to the...

Sears riding mower blade disengagement [ 9 Answers ]

I have a Sears riding mower that engages the blades fine but will not disengage said blades unless I cut it off; then when I restart it the blades are disengaged. There is a spring that provides resistance when I move the lever on the dash to engage the blades; should there be another spring that...

Craftsman Riding Mower dies when I engage blades [ 2 Answers ]

I just bought a Craftsman 24HP riding mower 2 months ago. Just today when I was mowing the lawn it died in the middle of cutting. After I disengaged the cutting blades, I was able to re-start it. But every time I rotate the engagement lever the engine dies. The belt/pulleys seem to be working...

Sears Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Blade adjustment [ 1 Answers ]

My Sears Craftsman 42" cut riding lawnmower has 2 blade decks. With the height adjustment lever in the highest position (or in any position), the left blade/deck cuts lower than the right. How do I adjust the left blade deck/blade to a higher position?l

View more questions Search