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snapper rider problem?

I have a snapper riding mower. When i start the engine it runs fine but when i release the clutch the engine dies. it sounds like some kind of safety switch. any help will be greatly appreciated. thanks
MIKE ERWIN, January 2009
thers a sfatey swich that sits on the side ofthe engine that has the carebuter on it its located fight on the metal fram its small u can disconnect it and it wont hurt the engine it save u a whole lot of a head ach

sam, January 2009
Seat switch is not usually in the START circuit. Does the same thing happen if you release the brake? If so, DEFINITELY seat switch.

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Phil Saunders, January 2009
if it were the seat switch it wouldn`t crank so look on the lever and attaching levers for when you lower the blades ..there should be a safety switch for when lowering the blades ..............bg

bg, January 2009
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