wont start when setting on the seat

[chris1]

Got a new ariens A19A42 for fathers day and it will not start if Im setting on the seat, any ideas?

 

[SeniorCitizen]

Got a new ariens A19A42 for fathers day and it will not start if Im setting on the seat, any ideas?

It won't work as advertised until Father's Day June 21. :laughing:

 

[Jack17]

Don't they look like older Craftsmans only repainted in orange?

 

[shiftsuper175607]

Got a new ariens A19A42 for fathers day and it will not start if Im setting on the seat, any ideas?

One of the safety requirements is not being met.
most models...brake must be pressed, someone in seat, blades not engaged. etc.

 

[Jack17]

Page 12: http://www.powerequipmentdirect.com/manuals/ariens960460058manual_2.pdf

 

[chris1]

It will start if I stand beside it and hold the brake down and after it starts I jump on the seat