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    LT160 starts easily, but quits when brake pedal is released

    Seat Safety Switch was the issue. I had used a zip tie to bypass the switch and it had slipped and the plunger had returned to the no driver position and since it was not where it belonged it was not being depressed when sitting on it. Thank Guys Chuck
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    LT160 starts easily, but quits when brake pedal is released

    MY LT160 is being a PITA. It will start right up with the brake pedal pushed down, but when you release the brake pedal it dies. I checked the brake pedal switch connection, checked the back of the ignition switch. Had no issues before this. Any ideas on what could be the issue? Thanks Chuck
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    145a runs for a while (20 min) then starts to quit.

    I have rebuilt the carb ( I even replaced the little o rings that do not come in the rebuild kit), installed a new fuel pump, new fuel and air filters. Oil level is good. Starts and runs good for 20-30 min ( i am mowing ) then it will start to surge and the quits. If you catch it and use the...
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    John Deere LT160 no start, no nothing

    Wife was mowing finished and parked it. Next day no start, no even a little try from the solenoid. Has to be something stupidly simple. Battery has 12.65 volts across the terminals. I have been trying to under stand how the wiring diagram works ( do not have the specific one ) got a couple off...
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    PTO clutch quit working

    Now that the mower runs, I took it out to test drive it. After mowing for a while I stopped the blades while backing up and when pulling the switch the clutch did not engage. Back in the shop with the engine off I heard a click from under the mower. With my wife turning on the blade from the...
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    145 Automatic surging

    I bought a 145 ( it has the v-twin Briggs motor) and after using for a short while it started to surge, pulling the choke back would keep it running, then it just died. I researched older posts and went stepped through the trouble shooting steps recommended. Rebuilt the carb (sprayed carb...
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