Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Husqvarna mower, jumper wire, husqvarna logo

Question
Hydrostatic riding mower, model YTH1542hp
Mower working fine. I stopped to move the hose and when I got back on to restart - nothing. No turnover at all. The knob that I push in to stop the cutting blades doesn't "feel right". I pulled it out and then pushed back in to make sure I had disengaged the blade. It does not seem to pull out as much as I recall. What else can I check?

Answer
Hello Karin:

You will Require a Multimeter to Check the PTO Switch. From your Description it Sounds like the PTO Switch has Broken and the Mowers Safety Feature is Not Allowing the Engine to Even Engage the Starter. The Following is an Instruction File for the Safety Switch System. **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.** The PTO Switch is the Safety Switch on this Mower. Disconnect the PTO Switch and Try to Start the Engine. If the Starter Does Not Engage, then Jumper the PTO Harness Connector and Try to Engage the Starter Again. Usually the Starter will Engage when the PTO Switch is Unplugged or Jumped. You can View the Husqvarna Model List at this Site Addy, http://www.partstree.com/parts/ and Click on the Husqvarna Logo. Now Enter the Model Numbers in the Search Box on the Left and Click Go. Now Select the Model of the Equipment you Wish to View. 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