Toro Timecutter Mower Shuts Off When Handles Are Moved Or Blades Engaged | Seat Safety Switch Issue? 

THANK YOU!!! My mower was shutting off when arms engaged and I check the switch under the seat and found it loose! You saved me another $130 service call. Bless you, sir!!

Working on my neighbors zero turn and when engaging the pto the engine dies. You were right on the money. It was that damn safety button. I just duct taped it and put it up under the seat . Thank you. Them safely switches are a pain in the butt.

Thank you. I have the Toro Timecutter SS5000 and I had the same symptoms. I did exactly what you mentioned and now it turns on without a problem. Thank you! it saved me a trip to a repair shop and probably a few hundred dollars. 😀

Thank you buddy! My mower just done this an hour ago! Ill test this out tomorrow. Too aggrivated right now, but that sounds like it!

You got a sub from me. Watching this made me realize because the wood was rott on my seat it wasn't engaging the sensor. Thanks

Thank you for helping me save some time and money. Exactly the same problem on my Toro SS 4200 ZTR. Removed and cleaned the seat contact with Brake Cleaner and it works like new. Video helped tremendously!

Thank you for making that video you were a lot of help. I got my brothers tractor running for him again because of your video. Great job and God bless you.

Thanks for the video, I was starting to feel like I was the only one having the same problem. I did however replace both handle safety switches and the seat switch. PTO clutch is making this clicking noise when you turn it on and off. Also replace the PTO switch and ignition switch and I am still having the same problems. Now I'm thinking maybe the ground wire somewhere. I'm glad your problem got fixed and really appreciate you posting this video

That gray case at 4:18 pops apart by pressing on the 3 tabs. Then you can push the switch out and inspect the spring. I just took mine apart completely and tested the swtich by clicking it 20 times. Put it all back together and it worked fine. I had a live in roach inside mine.

Thanks, mine did the exact same thing. Saves me taking it to the shop

Dude thank you I have the same mower same problem exactly,now I know it's what I thought bc my mechanic thought I was crazy

Nice video - thank you ! going to test mine now.. same issue with the handles. Might be something else in my case but will test for continuity on the switches. thanks!

Now that's the kind of repair I like to find simple and quick and 0 cost!💯💪🏾 Is the mower stored outside?

Thank you sir, I appreciate the info. I didn't know how to take that seat switch out.

Thanks for the video...I'm having a similar issue after reconnecting one of the parking brake linkages that came off. I'll try your suggestions.

2 cents. On Mine with steering arms in neutral I can start mower without being in seat. Mine hard click clicks and sometimes will start. Testing Solenoid I have both small connections show ground. One should be I believe the other comes from that darn Neutral brake switch.

Keep them in side out of the weather helps

Thank you for sharing....So helpful!

Might want to use electrical contact cleaner spray next time or even WD-40. Have heard that Parts Cleaner spray can damage plastics.

Thanks for the video. I'm having the same problem on the same mower. I subscribed to your channel and I'll check out your other videos!!

I have an ExMark 52" & it was doing the same & it was 1 bad coil

Very good job young sir😊

Appreciated for this video, I've been having the same issue for the longest time. Thank you!

VERY helpful!

Great help

Contact cleaner works great for fixing them 90% of the time

What about spraying the air you use on computer keyboards to clear up Debree

So was this temporary or did cleaning it keep you from having to buy a new one?

This is why people pay to have their yards mowed. I go through this every year in one way or another. It kust cost so damn much to pay someone to pay 2 acres. Mower shits off whether I engage rhe pto brake lever, or handles. Do you think it could still be the seat safety switch? Thanks for any answers.

I replaced the seat switch, still didn't work. Was going to load on trailer and started working 🤷 went to use it again and same thing? Any ideas?

Definitely low blinker fluid

Outstanding! Will check mine now too! Mine starts to stall after I’ve been cutting a while but I guarantee that if it doesn’t fix the problem, I’ll be getting ahead of the next problem with your help! 🫡🇺🇸