john deere 170 engine dies when actuating the mower

[sbedell]

the clutch tries to engage but then the engine quits running

 

[Briana]

Welcome to LawnWorld!

I moved your thread to the John Deere forum. :smile:

 

[PJ]

the clutch tries to engage but then the engine quits running

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

 

[Jhon]

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

 

[PJ]

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

Then it will not start at all!

PJ

 

[BBO]

the clutch tries to engage but then the engine quits running

Does it do this even with the engine really warmed up?