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    Apr 18, 2009, 02:39 PM
    Craftsman LT1000 Riding mower
    Have Craftsman LT1000 17.5hp 42" yard tractor it starts and stays running, as long as I keep my foot on the brake. Once I lift my foot of the brake it dies, like running out of gas. This also happens when I try to engage the blades.

    Is there some tensioner or pulley I should be looking for that is causing the problem? I looked underneath while my wife pumped the brake pedal and moved the blade engage thing but didn't see obvious breaks or anything.
    HELP PLEASE!!

    Thanks

    Jerry
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    Apr 18, 2009, 03:05 PM

    I think it the safety switch under the seat. Look for a wire there and a safety switch. Also the springs in the seat as you sit is usually the grounding contacts to let the safety switch know someone's in the seat to drive/run steer the mower.
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    Apr 18, 2009, 03:15 PM

    While sitting on the mower, and pressing down on the brake, the mower starts and runs fine. It's just when I lift my foot off the brake or try to engage the blades.

    I think the safety switch works fine as if I try to start while standing nothing happens or if I get off the seat the engine stops.

    Thanks though

    Jerry
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