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You most likely have a safety switch issue, try un-plugging the switch in question and holding the wire connectors together with a small vise grip and do a test to see if it will run. If it stays running, then replace the switch in question before using your machine.
There is also a safety switch for each of control arms, they both have to be in the neutral position. You may have to adjust the arms.
Are you checking the resistance at the switches?
Have you checked the safety switch under the seat? Operator presence is required on most equipment today to properly function. If the seat switch isn't closed, it will shut the engine down if the parking brake is released and/or the blade PTO switch is engaged. Unplug the seat switch and place a jumper into the seat switch receptacle to the wiring harness; not the male plug to the seat switch. If you can start the mower, disengage the parking brake, and engage the mower blades (with your other switches reconnected) without engine shut down, replace the seat switch.
Sounds like your "dead man" switch is bad. Should be a switch under the seat that if you are not sitting on the seat will shut off the engine when you get off unless parking brake is set.
Hi, even though you have released the park brake, it may be locked on the transmission end. Under the back of the mower on the side of the transmission you will find a short arm which the brake pedal attaches to. It is probably locked forward due to lack of lubrication. Pull it backward and it should release. It will need lubricating with crc or inox or similar until it releases freely. Hope this helps. Regards Phil
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