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What does the deck engagement cable do?
It is the cable that allows a user to engage and stop mower blades.
Why won’t my Craftsman riding mower blades won’t engage?
Common solutions for: Craftsman Lawn mower blades won’t 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.
Why wont my blades won’t 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.
How do you engage the blades on a Craftsman riding lawn mower?
Find the plunger at the top of the attachment lift lever. Press the plunger inward with your thumb, and move the attachment lift lever back, or toward you, to lower the cutting blade. Release the plunger and attachment lift lever. Pull the attachment clutch switch outward to “Engage” to make the cutting blade rotate.
How do I get my lawn mower blades to engage?
Push the lever to the right of the steering to engage the blades. It’s the same if you want to engage a lawnmower with electric blades, except that you don’t have to push the lever to the right of the steering to engage the blades. Just pull up on the yellow Power Takeoff switch to the right of steering.
How do you install clutch cable on Craftsman riding mower?
Use pliers to squeeze the tabs to release the clutch cable retainer. Unhook the spring and remove the old cable You’re now ready to install the new clutch cable. Hook the spring on the idler arm then secure the cable retainer on the bracket. Slide the mower deck back under the frame.
Can a blade clutch cable be replaced on a riding mower?
This DIY riding mower repair guide gives step-by-step instructions for replacing the blade clutch cable on a riding lawn mower. If the blade clutch cable is worn or broken, the blades won’t spin when you shift the blade clutch lever.
How does the clutch work on a riding lawn mower?
Related Articles. Just as it does in a car, the clutch on a riding lawn mower engages to allow the engine to transfer energy to the drivetrain or disengages to uncouple the two. On lawn tractors, a lever near the steering wheel connects to the clutch cable and spring.
How do you connect a blade clutch cable?
Connect the new blade clutch cable spring to the idler arm. Push the blade clutch cable retainer into the deck bracket and engage the locking tabs. Connect the blade clutch cable to the keeper on the frame. PHOTO: Connect the cable spring. 06. Push the deck under the tractor frame.