Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): craftsman dyt4000 riding mower, switch jumper, jumper wire

Question
i have a craftsman dyt4000 riding mower starts fine runs like a champ. all of sudden will die everytime i reales clutch.set parking brake will sit and idle no prob.soon as i realese brake and try to move it wants to die soon as you release clutch, or if you engage blades,dont have a clue..

Answer
Hello Adam:

>>This Problem is Usually Caused by the Seat Safety Switch being Bad or having a Bad Connection.
>>The Following is the Instruction File for Checking the Seat Safety Switch.
>>***PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHECKING THE SAFETY SWITCHES IS JUST THAT!!! FOR CHECKING ONLY.***
>>I NEVER Suggest a Mower be Operated with a Safety Device or Switch Disconnected or Bypassed. **Make Sure the Switch has a Good Connection. Now; On Some Model Mowers you can Simply Unplug the Safety Switch from the Harness. On Other Models you have to Place a Jumper Wire Between the Harness Terminals (on the 4 Post Switch Jumper from Same Color Wire to Same Color Wire). The Seat Safety is Showing No One is Seating in the Seat when the Clutch or Blades are Engaged.**  
>>Some of these Sears Tractors have a Row of 3 Relays Under the Seat. If your is of this Design, then the Middle Relay May be Bad and Causing this Problem. Make Sure it is Not the Seat Safety that is Causing the Problem before Replacing the Relay.
Send me the Model Numbers Off the Mower, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. The Model Numbers are Usually Located Under the Seat on a Sticker or Tag on the Body.
>>Go to this Site Addy, http://www3.sears.com/ and Use the Model Locator Just Under the Model Search Box at the Right of the Page.
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John