Tractor does not shut off when I step off
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The switch may be faulty or dirty
Sometime in the last 20+ years, someone likely shunted the seat switch...
"the motor does not shut off when I get out of the seat."... That would be the preferred situation as I see it.
If you want the engine to shut off, there is a key switch to accomplish that... :smile:KennyV
"the motor does not shut off when I get out of the seat."... That would be the preferred situation as I see it.
If you want the engine to shut off, there is a key switch to accomplish that... :smile:KennyV
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Two things:
1) The sensor in your seat is shot
2) You probably have the parking brake engaged.
Normally when my brake is engaged my motor still runs. That's why I can start it without sitting on the seat :laughing:
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I shunted mine when I got it so a po might have done the same thing to the one you have however I have seen them sieze in the closed position before too. If you are the original owner it has to be the switch has siezed in the run position.
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Thanks guys. i replaced the switch and got it sorted today. Appreciate the input and help. :smile:
They installed that seat switch for the same guy who sticks his hand under the mower deck with the blades spinning:biggrin:
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I sold that rolling boat anchor today. bye bye craftsman. Hooray! :smile: