JD LX279 engine cuts out when mower engaged

/ JD LX279 engine cuts out when mower engaged #1  

Bartsplace

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Westminster
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John Deere
Engine starts and runs fine but when the mower is engaged the engine shuts down.
 
/ JD LX279 engine cuts out when mower engaged #2  
First thing that came to mind was a safety switch somewhere... not sure which one, maybe a seat switch expecting you to be sitting down or ??
 
/ JD LX279 engine cuts out when mower engaged #4  
G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder.

Without enough information I would hazard a guess that something is preventing one or both of the mower blades from engaging/spinning. It's like running over something or a particularly thick patch of growth... the mower 'bogs down' and shuts the engine own.

Inspect your blades underneath. Something may be wrapped around them.
 
 
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