Bypass - Disable Husquvarna Seat Safety V. How to Disable Seat Safety Switch Engine Shutoff on John Deere LA1Riding Lawnmower . By request Erik from Farpoint Farm Show how simple it is to bypass the seat safety switch on your Craftsman or Husqvarna Tractor. I show you how to check your main safety switches on your lawn mower. How to disable all lawnmower safety switches on Troy bilt mustang colt.
My problem ended up being in the solenoid.
I hope this video is helpful to other having issues with their mowers electrical system.
Click the picture at the end of the video to see how to test the solenoid. Step 1: Where Is the Safety Switch ? When there is no weight in the seat the switch will be open and the mower will not operate. However, for repair purposes it may be necessary to bypass or disable the safety switches on your riding lawnmower. DIY: Mower Will Not Crank - Safety Switch Diagnosis and Repair - Cub Cadet RTZ ZTR. This switch is designed to shut the tractor off if the operator loses contact with the seat for any reason while the mower blades are in operation and the transmission is in gear with the parking brake off.