Lawnmower stalls when engage blade?

I have Craftsman Honda engine self-propelled lawn mower. Starts fine but engine stalls when I engage blade. If I engage blade and hold it there, then start the engine it works fine (engine runs and blade moves).

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1st thing to do is look in the owners manual; 2nd is to look at the manufacturer's website; 3rd is to contact the mfgr

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