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    marvinshuck Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 8, 2011, 10:10 AM
    Sears Lawn Tractor, 19.5 B&S engine, New Battery, won't start?
    Tractor is about 10 years old. Serviced regularly, also garaged. Just put a new Battery in. No click, when key is turned. Could be the seat safety switch, or?? Yes, I have new gas, cleaned the plugs, etc. I have it in neutral. Any suggestions? Is there another safety switch somewhere?
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    Feb 8, 2011, 10:16 AM

    Should be a brake switch a neutral switch and a seat switch
    Could be any of theses ,
    I would start by checking all connections ,ground and positive.
    Luck
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    Feb 8, 2011, 10:21 AM
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    Thanks! Will check as recommended.
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    Mar 17, 2011, 03:59 PM

    I had the same issue, it turned out to be a stick caught up on top of the deck so that the tractor thought the blades were engaged and therfor won't start. I removed the stick and walla it worked.
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    Apr 27, 2011, 11:35 AM
    Mine just continues with a crancking sound and won't start. Please help and thanks.
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    Apr 27, 2011, 06:12 PM

    playcentric what type of mower are you talking about ?
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    Apr 27, 2011, 08:24 PM
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    It's Sears Lawn Tractor 917.252711
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