L3130 Starts, dies when put in gear?

[Rory_Rhodes]

My 2004 L3130 GST, dies as soon as you put it in forward or reverse. 180 hours, running fine, parked on slight slope 15 minutes while loading firewood. When I went to pull away is when the problem started. Thoughts or ideas? All maintenance current.

Where should I start?

Thanks. Rory

 

[J.Walker]

Sounds like the safty switch under the seat. Try putting a rag ontop the lever of the switch then sit down a give it a try.

 

[Rory_Rhodes]

Safety switch it was. Sealed switched, it looks like a run to the local dealer tomorrow. Thanks for the help.