Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Scag Turf Tiger Model STT 568 hours, jumper wire, safety switches

Question
My wife fell off the lawnmower when it was stopped and pulled the right control arm down. I bent it back and thought everything was fine.  It wouldn't start. I checked the battery and it was marginal I cleaned the terminals and it started once. Then again after moving  and turning off wouldn't start again so I replaced the battery  I replaced the seat switch and had the starter checked and replaced fuses and still just clicking when I try to start.  I read the manual and three safety switches, seat, parking brake and neutral switch.  Is all these necessary?  Can they be bypassed?  Hoping you cAny ideas what else it  could be?  Thanks

Answer
Hello Steve:

Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool and I can Only Answer Questions from the Question Pool when I am Not Answering Questions here or at the Other Site I Answer Questions at. The Following is an Instruction File for the Safety Switch System. Any Input is Appreciated. The Color Code of the Wires May be Different than those I Use as a Reference in the Instruction File. **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. 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 (Clutch/Brake) Jumper from Same Color Wire white to White First and then Check for Fire, Now Include the Black to Black Wires if No Fire. Check the Clutch/Brake and the Blade/PTO Safety Switches First. Check the Seat Safety Last. Usually the Seat Safety is Not in the System for Starting the Engine. Just to Ensure Someone is in the Seat when Engaging the Transaxle and/or Blades. Use a Paper Clip or a Short Wire to Make a Jumper.** You can View a Breakdown of this Unit at this Site Addy; http://scag.com/manuals.html and Select your Mower. Then Select Part Manual for Downloading. If you Hit a Snag 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.

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John

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John