Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): scotts johndeere 1642, switch jumper, jumper wire

Question
I have a scotts johndeere 1642 and will not start. I used it last week and now it will not start/ turn over. It has a new battery and starter on it. Isn't there a switch /sensor on the clutch that makes the engine turnover when pressed? I know there is one under the seat for that limits you to sit on it before it will turnover. This has been a great mower with many hours on it and I would hate to give it up. Thanks.

Answer
Hello Mark:

Either the Clutch Safety or the Blade Safety is Usually the Cause for the Problem you Described. 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. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, http://jdpc.deere.com/jdpc/servlet/com.deere.u90490.partscatalog.view.servlets.H... and Enter the Model Numbers or Name (Scotts in this Case) and Click Find. Then Select the Sectional File. Then Select the Section of the Mower you Wish to View Online. BTW is this a Scotts 1742? Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John