Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): lawn mower willnot start back, briggs and stratton, craftsman riding mower

Question
I turned lawn mower off with the key blades turning and mower rolling. mower will not start back. I have no spark at the plug. checked the ignition fuse its still good.Could it be the rectifier. Or what is it possible.never had problem with it before. Mower is 3 years old. Craftsman riding mower 18.5 Briggs and Stratton. Automatic hydro

Answer
Hello Lee:

Have you Placed the Blade Engagement Lever/Switch Back in the Off Position and the Transaxle in Neutral? Is the Clutch Depressed and Locked? From your Description it Sounds like a Safety Switch is Bad or Not Making Good Connection. **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). Check the Clutch/Break 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.** To View a Breakdown of this Unit Go to this Site Addy, http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action and Enter the Model Numbers and Click Search. From this Page you can View Diagrams or Parts Lists for you Equipment. 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