Re: Ride-on problem

Srgnt Billko wrote:
> <JustMe1978a@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>> I just bought a new John Deere Ride on mower (24 hp) and I can't get
>> it started. I attached the battery cables (light turns on okay),
>> checked the charge (greater than 80%), pushed in the rod at the back,
>> pushed the park brake up into locked position (I'm assuming it's just
>> moving that round lever up to engage the park brake...the directions
>> aren't clear on that), push up the throttle and choke to max, made
>> sure the yellow engagement button was down, added a gallon of fresh
>> gas and checked the oil then turned the key.
>>
>> And nothing.
>>
>> Any idea what I'm doing wrong? (Can't get anyone at Home Depot today
>> who knows how to operate one....grrr).
>>
>> Thanks!
>
> Off the top - sounds like a "safety switch".  Are you sitting on the
> seat and does the seat lower enough to flip the switch ?  What's the
> "yellow engagement button" ?  You want to start the engine with the
> blades DISengaged.

Maybe he does not weigh enough to activate the seat safety switch, I would

suggest he place a cinder block on his lap as he sits in the seat, whilst 
starting and mowing.. ;-)
Clark...
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