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    May 5, 2013, 12:57 PM
    Craftsman Riding mower dies when brake/blades is released or engaged
    I have a craftsman riding mower model 917.273380 that dies when the brake is released or even if I try to engage the blades. I have replaced all the safety switches and it still does the same any idea of what's causing the problem?
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    May 13, 2013, 12:34 PM
    Hi,
    Bad seat switch is the most common problem there. Machine must"know" there is someone operating it.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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