Craftsman DYT 4000

[roncon]

Mower starts great after new Armature magneto installed, but dies when the clutch is let out or the mower switch is activated. Any ideas ?

 

[Rivets]

Check the seat safety switch. Not making contact.

 

[roncon]

I disabled the seat safety switch while troubleshooting for the loss of ignition spark. The motor starts up ok now. Will the safety switch still cause the motor to die when the clutch is diengaged or the mower deck is started? I thought the motor would not start with the seat safety switch not working.

 

[scott47429]

yes it will cause the engine to die if the clutch is released or the mower is turned on

 

[roncon]

Really appreciate the info. I respliced the seat switch and the mower works like it is suppose to. Thanks, Ron ..

 

[scott47429]

another job well done congrats

 

[Normf]

hey guys I'm new to this board but old...old One thing I learned early in life when everything is running almost good
and then suddenly things go bad ...think back to what you did to change the running ok part ?

Just sayin'
Normf