I have an MTD lawn mower. It starts up fine but when I go to engage the blade, the motor dies.?

Question by help: I have an MTD lawn mower. It starts up fine but when I go to engage the blade, the motor dies.?
I’ve checked all the safety switches and they seem fine. The mower will run fine as long as I don’t engage the blades. HELP! :)

Best answer:

Answer by T C
Just a thought

Do you have a reverse button that allows you to keep mower running while in shifting in reverse?
If so check to see if that is stuck

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Reader's Responses:

  1. Discover More says:

    if the safety switch’s are okay, then the blades must be jammed or the spindles are frozen up.check your blades and spindles.hope this helps.

  2. renpen says:

    If the blades turn freely it would sound like a safety switch. I would especially look at the seat switch.

  3. smokey says:

    the fuel filter and or the air filter is dirty.

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