My brand new craftsman mower only runs with the brake on. If I release it, it dies.

jimheg Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Mar 13, 2012, 11:40 AM

My brand new craftsman mower only runs with the brake on. If I release it, it dies.

Sears Craftsman LT 2000, 21hp/ 42'deck

ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280

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Mar 13, 2012, 12:31 PM

Sounds like you have a faulty safety switch. Brand new, call Sears and tell them to send a guy or you will return it since its under warranty.

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