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Craftsman Riding Mower STALLS

11 years ago

starts good...until I let out the clutch after starting...then it dies...i didn't put it in gear or anything...I just push clutch foot pedal, turn key, starts, let out clutch pedal & dies...what can i do?

Craftsman 46" 18hp

917.272140

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tomplum
11 years ago
Likely a bad seat switch or problem at the seat switch connector.
bill_kapaun
11 years ago
Agree with Tom to check seat swotch.
ALSO check the Operator Presence Relay to make sure the connections are good.

With the key ON, manipulating the seat switch (in/out) should cause the OPR to click ON/OFF.
No click, no run.
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rustyj14
11 years ago
Had that same problem with a customer's seat. The rubber part had seperated from the tin part, so when he would let the clutch pedal out, the weight transfer caused it to stall. He didn't want a whole new seat, and said he'd fix it when he got it back home, so he loaded it up, and left!
Guess he fixed it. Don't know what he did, maybe he had a good seat at home. RJ

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