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Why did my mower blades stop working?

Why did my mower blades stop working?

If your mower blades will not turn after the blade controls have been engaged, your deck belt may be broken. The deck is located directly under the operators seat. This belt spins the mowers blades and runs through a pulley system of idlers. If the belt has snapped, it will need to be replaced.

Why wont the blades engage on my John Deere lawn mower?

It could be your bearings and your spindle pockets, or spindles, have seized up,” says Oshel. If the blades are stuck, pump some grease into the fitting and carefully work the blades back and forth by hand until they move freely.

How do you engage the blade on a John Deere riding mower?

How to Engage Lawn Mower Blades on a John Deere

  1. Turn the key to the “on” position, advance the throttle to half speed and allow the engine to warm up for 2 minutes.
  2. Lower the mower to the desired cutting height.
  3. Engage the mower blades; push the lever to the right of the steering wheel all the way forward.

Why won’t my mower deck engage?

Belt-the number one cause for your blades not to engage is that your belt is either stretched or loose causing it to slip or fall off completely. Belt could have snapped also. When you are trying to process too much grass/leaves they could pack up under your deck and push off your belt.

Why wont my mower deck engage?

Why does the PTO not engage?

If the PTO clutch is not getting power, if the clutch solenoid is defective, or if the clutch is worn out, the lawn mower blades will not engage. The PTO clutch is not repairable—if the clutch is defective, you must replace it. The PTO switch provides power to the PTO clutch. If the PTO switch is defective, replace it.

How do you know if a PTO switch is bad?

Activate the PTO clutch lever and look for the bulb to illuminate from the test light. No illumination means the engagement switch has failed at the lever-switch position. If the battery voltage reads correctly and the in-line fuse checks out, the lever switch will be the problem.