AboutEric A. Jones Expertise Lawnmower Repair . Certified Master Service Technician from B&S. Have 13 years experience on B&S, Lawn Chief, Weed Eater, Echo, Peerless, Wheel Horse, Snapper, Atlas, MTD, McCulloch, Homelite and many other numerous brands. Specialize in electrical repair.
Experience Born and raised in the midwest. Started tinkering with engines when I was about 14 on my Suzuki RM-80. I began lawn mower repair at a small hardware store. I knew absolutely nothing. I read lots of repair manuals and met an older fellow who taught me many lessons. I continued working on small engines through high school and paid my way through college working on mowers at the same hardware store. Decided to get away from the midwest and mower repair so I joined the Air Force. I repaired air traffic control electronic equipment and ended up in Hawaii where I got a part time job at Small Engine Clinic. I gained a lot of experience from the Small Engine Clinic and had a blast repairing small engines. I then took the Briggs and Stratton Master Service Technician test and earned my MST. I then traveled to Wisconsin where I attended the factory update training seminar and received formal training. I received a scholarship from the Air Force and am currently pursuing another degree.
Question My 14 year old Snapper Rider Rear Engine Mower starts ok and I can shift gears and it moves, but when I try to engage cutting blade, it stalls. It looks like a problem in the
wiring, but I don't know how to fix it.
I dont know a thing about repairing this since I am a woman : )
Any help would be much appreciated!
Answer You should have a plastic cover covering the belt area. Remove the cover and look for an electric wire(s). See if they are connected.
Also, if your key switch or push button is mounted on the side of the tractor there may be a safety interlock device inside. You will have to remove the screw holding the cover in place to see if it has an interlock device. The interlock is a round shape object with several wires coming out of it.
