MTD mower

[Porkchop]

After starting my mower and mowing a short distance, stopped to open gateinto back yard. Motor dies when releasing brake pedal. Where is the safety switch located and can it be bypassed?
Thanks in advance
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[Stoneheartfarm]

Usually there's one under the seat so that your weight on the seat will keep the tractor running.

Steve

[Porkchop]

yep one under seat but, can't find the one on brake pedal.
thought there might be a way to get rid of it since its not working right.
thanks for reply

[dummy]

Also one on the blade brake and reverse systems. The brake/clutch pedal interlock should be located towards the rear of the pedal rod. But bypassing any of them will void your warranty and safety claims!

[JohnMiller3]

Hi,

It only takes ...but a split second to engage the parking brake and you can "dismount" while leaving the unit running... [img]/forums/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

(you don't want the unit to roll away... do ya?) [img]/forums/images/icons/blush.gif[/img]

[pbenven]

<font color="blue">(you don't want the unit to roll away... do ya?)</font color>

Trust me - you don't. Luckily no one was hurt, but man did I feel like a moron chasing my lawn tractor as it took off at near full throttle in 3rd gear.

[Porkchop]

nope don't want it to run away but would like to take my foot off of brake so i could mow.