Certainly it could be. Ride-on mowers will not (or should not) start unless ;-
1) Blades OFF
2) Brake fully applied/clutch out.
3) Operator on seat.
Usually it's number 2 that people forget.
A faulty seat switch is usually what causes either a non-start, or the mower to stall when brake release/cutted engaged.
phil_saunders@bigfoot.com
Phil Saunders, August 2008
