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    Aug 2, 2008, 04:38 PM
    Craftsman Riding Mower dies when I engage blades
    I just bought a Craftsman 24HP riding mower 2 months ago. Just today when I was mowing the lawn it died in the middle of cutting. After I disengaged the cutting blades, I was able to re-start it. But every time I rotate the engagement lever the engine dies. The belt/pulleys seem to be working fine. The blades rotate by hand then the mower is off. I am stumped.
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    Aug 2, 2008, 04:57 PM
    Possibly one of the safety switches is defective. Check locations from diagram on Parts & Accessories | Shop & Find Lawn & Garden, Appliance Parts at Sears Parts Direct | SearsPartsDirect.com from Sears
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    Aug 2, 2008, 06:20 PM
    Rem the spring assy that is installed in the seat switch. That switch if not working right will cut off your mower
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