have troy bilt 17.5 briggs has no brakes and wont go into gear

[cmountain]

troy bilt riding mower wont go into gear and the blade stays on the whole time the engine is running and it has no brakes but it does have parking brake any suggestions. thanks

 

[Rivets]

Please provide us with the unit model numbers. Include the date of manufacture. This will help us give you some direction on how to advise you. My ESP is down due to satilitte failure.