Why does my Craftsman 12 HP tractor stall when the mower is engaged?

When I engage the mower on my Craftsman 12 hp riding tractor, the engine stalls. Otherwise the tractor runs fine. The tractor is about 10 years old.
Richard Frey, August 2004


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I'm no help but have the same problem. When the brake is disengaged after starting, my craftsman riding mower stalls. Any ideas.

steve, August 2007
Your a BIG help Ken.......just trash it uh?

Carl, February 2005
Craftsman should stick to hand tools. I had a Craftsman mower and after 1 season, threw it over the fence!

Ken Weyandt, November 2004
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