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    Troybuiltwrong Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 18, 2011, 03:58 PM
    2007 Troybuilt cuts out when blades are engaged
    My 2007 Troy built mower starts and runs fine. The moment I engage the blades AND take my foot off the brake, it begins to spit, sputter, backfire and nearly will die. When I push in the brake, it stops and runs normally. If I disengage the blades, it runs perfectly. What is going on?
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    May 18, 2011, 04:05 PM

    With the mower off... make sure there isn't any rope or wire wrapped around the blade and spindle. And that they turn and aren't frozen in place due to seized bearings.


    DO you get a squealing belt noise as well?


    EDIT: That was before I saw the brake thing. That points towards a safety feature as mentioned in the next post.
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    May 18, 2011, 04:24 PM

    Hi,
    Bad seat switch or the connections between.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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    May 19, 2011, 08:09 PM

    Is this a single cylinder or a twin ?
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