Fix my lawn tractor?

Question

OK My tractor was working great, I get on it and turn the ignition nothing no noise no click dead. I jump start it runs fine sounds good.I let up on break and tractor wants to shut down. What is happening?

Answer 1

The battery is dead because your magneto is not charging it while it is running. You need to replace the battery and magneto assembly.

Answer 2

That's the battery you need a new one

Answer 3

need new battery

Answer 4

You have a safety that is not working or the wires or connector to it are loose or broken.

It won't let you start it if it thinks the blade is engaged or that you are not on the seat. I think you don't have to be on the seat if the brake/clutch is engaged that is another switch.

If it cuts off when you let up on the brake, then my guess is that is most likely the seat safety switch or the clutch switch itself. The wiring on mine is a little exposed and they can get pulled loose if I run in to some brush. lol.

Good Luck.

Answer 5

Happened to ours aswell, turns out it was the safety clutch underneath the seat, we just needed to wiggle the wires around a little and it worked again also you may want to check your battery because the safety clutch only allows the tractor to turn off if the brake is off or if the blade is turning, but it does not stop you from starting your tractor, check both out. Hope it helps.