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There could be many reasons why your Sears riding lawn mower won' shut off. The key could be jammed for example.
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Lawn mower will not shut off?
The kill switch wire is broken or has come loose. If it is a push mower, look at the end of the throttle cable where it touches ground when the lever is in the OFF position. If it is a riding lawn mower, follow the wires from the ignition switch, you will find a disconnection someplace near ground (by the throttle cable bracket on my rider).
How do you shut off the engine on a craftsman 6.75 MRS lawn mower?
Let go of the "deadman" handle.
Why does your new lawn mower shut down?
Most new mowers have a cut off switch inside the oil filler tube that shuts it off when the oil gets to low.Seeing it is a new mower the oil will burn a little causing the shut off to activate,put some more oil in it and it should be ok.
Why does my Craftsman rotarty lawn mower start but then shut off right away?
If the fuel filter isn't clogged, the carburetor main needle valve may need to be adjusted.
Why does your lawn mower backfire when it is shut off and what does one do about it?
Because there is water in the fuel line. Drain the gas tank, fuel line and the carcuretor bowl. Then put new gas in it.
Will the tractor lawn mower stop if oil is low?
No. If you run it when the oil is low you run the risk of damaging your engine.AnswerSome lawn mower engines will shut themselves off if the oil runs low, adding oil will allow the engine to restart and continue with out damage. Other engines if they quit due to low oil level are ruined.
Why does your lawn mower backfire when you shut it of?
When you turn it off the igniton (spark) to the plug stops as the engine rolls to a stop unburnt fuel collects in the muffler and is ignited by glowing bits of deposits.
Will a stuck carburetor shut a lawn mower off during operation?
It is possible but not very common. Usually a bad carb will cause a non-start issue or it will shut off within minute or two if it has a stuck float valve causing it not to get gas.
What is a bad needle and seat in your snapper riding mower?
The needle drops to allow fuel into the float bowl and rises against the seat to shut off the fuel from entering the float chamber.
Can my Briggs and stratton self-propelled lawn mower be pulled backwards even with the engine shut off?
You are Supposed to be able to do that easily. Oil the wheels. What is keeping it from moving backwards? Look fer it!
Why does your lawn mower shut off soon as it starts?
The engine may not be getting the fuel it needs to keep running. If you know there is sufficient fresh fuel in the tank, look for a clogged fuel filter.
Why does your lawn mower shut down when the blades are engaged and you put it in reverse?
I have a 2003 Cub Cadet 1525. This model is designed to shut off the cutting deck when the tractor is put into reverse. Not sure what model you have but my guess is that it's just a safety precation like the Cub.
