JD LX279 engine cuts out when mower engaged

   / JD LX279 engine cuts out when mower engaged #1  

Bartsplace

New member
Joined
May 25, 2016
Messages
1
Location
Westminster
Tractor
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 #3  
The free parts book on the JD web site shows every safety switch. Check each one.
 
   / 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.
 

Tractor & Equipment Auctions

2011 L3 GENERATOR SET (A51222)
2011 L3 GENERATOR...
2018 Vermeer D23X30 S3 Navigator Directional Drilling Machine (A49461)
2018 Vermeer...
(INOPERABLE) CAT D4D (A50854)
(INOPERABLE) CAT...
2013 VERMEER RTX1250 RIDE ON TRACTOR (A51242)
2013 VERMEER...
2008 Ford F-250 Knapheide Service Truck (A50323)
2008 Ford F-250...
HOPKINS 40 TRI-AXLE DATA VAN TRAILER (A50854)
HOPKINS 40...
 
Top