Often asked: Massey Ferguson 2515 Lawn Tractor Dies When U Let Off Brake?

Why does my mower die when I take my foot off the brake?

If your riding lawn mower engine dies when you release the brake, there’s a good chance the mower’s seat switch is broken or unplugged. The seat switch stops the engine when it doesn’t detect an operator sitting on the seat to prevent the mower from moving without a driver.

Why does my lawn mower dies when I engage the blades?

If a pulley doesn’t spin freely, it can cause the engine to die when the blades are engaged. The pulleys in your lawn tractor are driven by the drive belt, and turn the spindles. If a pulley doesn’t spin freely, it can cause the engine to die when the blades are engaged.

Why does my mower die when I let off the clutch?

Your Tractor uses an Operator Presence (seat) switch that will cause engine to stall if blades are engaged and there is no operator present in the seat. Start tractor. Engage blades. If it continues to die when the clutch is let out, it may need a new seat switch.

What would cause a riding lawn mower to start then die?

If your lawn mower starts, runs briefly, then dies these are the four most common reasons that’s happening: Dirty carburetor / clogged carburetor bowl. Old gasoline that has gone bad. Dirty or defective spark plugs.

Why does my riding mower keep shutting off?

The carburetor might be clogged. A clogged carburetor is most commonly caused by leaving fuel in the lawn mower for a long period of time. This sticky fuel can clog up the carburetor and cause the engine to stall. If the carburetor is clogged, try cleaning it with carburetor cleaner.

How do you fix a lawn mower that starts then dies?

Clean the hole in the cap with a thin wire or if the cap is already beaten up, replace it with a new one. 6. Too much oil in the reservoir. If the mower starts then dies after a few minutes of running while you have already cleaned your carburetor.

Why won’t my riding mower blades engage?

Common solutions for: My Riding Lawn Mower Blades Won’t Engage. The PTO (Power Take Off) clutch provides a means of manually disconnecting the engine from the blades. If the PTO clutch is not getting power, if the clutch solenoid is defective, or if the clutch is worn out, the lawn mower blades will not engage.

Why did my mower blades stop working?

If your mower blades will not turn after the blade controls have been engaged, your deck belt may be broken. The deck is located directly under the operators seat. This belt spins the mowers blades and runs through a pulley system of idlers. If the belt has snapped, it will need to be replaced.

How do you bypass the safety switch on a lawn mower?

You can’t do so because of the annoying safety switch under the seat.

1. To bypass it, you’ve to simply cut the switch off. You can do it with cutting pliers which is useful.
2. After cutting this switch, you’ll notice that there are three wires. You should tape the wires individually with electric tape.

How do you clean a carburetor on a lawn mower without removing it?

However, you can not spray the carburetor when the engine is off since it cannot do the cleaning without being propelled. All you need to do is to start the engine and spray directly at the center of the carburetor while it is running. Any deposits clogging in the carburetor will easily be removed.

Why does my lawn mower start but not stay running?

Loose, Dirty or Disconnected Spark Plug in Your Lawn Mower: Check it out, clean off debris, re-connect and tighten. Dirty Air Filter: Clean or replace. Fuel Not Reaching the Engine: Tap the side of the carburetor to help the flow of gas. If this doesn’t work, you might need a new fuel filter.

Why does my mower only run when I push the primer?

The problem is that the carburetor is restricted or plugged and needs to be cleaned and rebuilt with a COMPLETE carburetor repair kit. Here is my comprehensive carburetor and fuel answer that may give you some ideas. And they call it “Oxygenated fuels!