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tb30r by troybilt. Engine dies when I put it in gear and release the brake/clutch??

I call those "Toy Bilt" mowers. First thing i would check is the seat switch.

This is a sign of a fault with the seat switch
If the engine dies when you turn the blades on ( or the blades won't turn on ) confirms a fault with the seat switch ( or the wiring between it & the mower )

and can be the seat switch connector not fully plugged in or the two pole shorting strip is damaged on that Delta 6444-82 switch with the Delta 96549-OL connector.

This is what the two pole shorting strip looks like.

I think you are probably right. I have had problems with the seat switch before. I have it pulled up, how do I bypass it?

Just to finish up this thread. I removed the switch under the seat and secured the button down with zip ties and now all is well. Thanks for the advise.