Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): want stay idle, husqvarna logo, switch jumper

Question
i have a husqvarna riding lawnmower,when i push on the brake and clucth it idles once i let off it  dies when i try to put it in a gear it dies also. it want stay idle unless i keep my foot on the brake. the modle# LTH2042C   ser#  081904c004240  could you please help  me   thanks, mary anne

Answer
Hello Mary Anne:

**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 and the Engine is Stopping Due to the Seat Safety Grounding the Spark Plug/s.**  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. Then Select Sectional Index. Then Select the Electrical File. 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