i have a john deere L120 riding lawnmower when i go to engage the blades it kills the motor how can i get a wiring diagram?

Dolores Winkle, April 2009

Has anyone had good luck with these john deere riding mowers? Seems like to me we all bought Lemons.

bob, November 2010

If the voltage drops too low engaging the electro-magnetic clutch for the blades will kill the motor. I learned this from experience. Also a shorted clutch will cause this. I learned this the hard way also.

Mac, August 2009

Not sure where you would get a wiring diagram but your problem sounds like one of the safety switches is stuck on (or off). When you go to reverse without disengaging blades on some rideons, a safety switch will cut the engine. The same thing will happen if you go to get off the mower without disengaging the blades or putting the park brake on. Check your safety interlock on the seat, it may be faulty and not making contact even if you are sitting on it.

Gazza, May 2009