john deere 170 engine dies when actuating the mower

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I moved your thread to the John Deere forum. :smile:
 
sbedell said:
the clutch tries to engage but then the engine quits running
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Hi i once had a similar problem by giving the battery a good charge or replacing it. what happens as soon as the clutch engages it draws the power away from the engine

good luck

PJ
 
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Maybe a faulty seat safety switch is telling the mower your not sitting on it.
 
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