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    goldmaker4 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 20, 2009, 02:23 PM
    Why won't my riding lawn mower crank?
    I have a bolens riding lawn mower, it was working fine. Then one day it just wouldn't
    Crank. It does nothing, no turning over, no clicks or anything. I replaced the battery.
    And still nothing, is it perhaps a safety switch?
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    Jul 20, 2009, 05:19 PM

    Hi,
    Yes, it probably is a safety switch. Nowadays they are on the brake and the blade engagement. Of course, double check that the blades are turned off; not as obvious if it is an electric clutch.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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