Mrfixit, i'm not sure what safety switch you're talking about
Craftsman Model# 917272670 LT 1000 lawn tractor dies after releasing the clutch. It will run as long as the clutch is depressed, and will even remain running if the parking brake is engaged. The engine dies if the clutch is released, or the blades are engaged. I checked the seat safety switch, even bypassing the push button by inserting a wire to continue the
circuit...same thing happens. I have heard of a clutch/brake switch to check, but have no idea where it is. Any assistance is appreciated.
The seat switch is the problem. the switch itself could be bad, but usually theproblem is that the connector is just not plugged in all the way [by the way, trying to bypass the switch by inserting the wire doesn't work because there is a "switch" inside the connector to prevent you from doing just what you did]
Check around the deck lift arm. Usually under the frame but somewhere near the deck lift arm.That is the switch that is directly related to the clutch release as well as the seat switch.
Good luck.
David
SOURCE: adjusting brake on Craftsman LT 1000 lawn tractor manual
underneath by the right side tire turn in the adjustment nuts on the brake rod. if brake is bad the disk will have to be replaced see a manual.
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