Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Scotts 2554, switch jumper, jumper wire

Question
My Scotts 2554 is about 7 years and has been nothing short of extremely dependable.  With that said... I just went out to cut the grass.  I start the tractor just fine, but when I go to release the brake (engage the PTO), the engine shuts down.  It doesn't sound like it's running out of fuel (it's full), rather is shuts down in the same way as it would if engaged reverse with the blades engaged.  Any thoughts?  I would appreciate your comments.

Answer
Hello Chris:

From your Description it Sounds like the Seat Safety is Not Operating Properly. The Following is the Instruction File for Checking the Seat Safety Switch. **Check 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. 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.**  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.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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John