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.
How do I know if my electric PTO clutch is bad?
- Hard To Start. Usually, the common symptom of a bad PTO clutch is taking time to engage. …
- Noise: The PTO clutch will make some awkward noise when engaging or disengaging. …
- Engine won't turn over.
How do I know if my PTO clutch is bad on my lawn mower?
If you hear the blades try to start up, you can rule out the PTO solenoid.
If the clutch is squealing or the mower engine starts revving higher, disengage the PTO and turn off the engine
. You may have a bad bearing in the clutch, a bad contact surface on the flywheel, or a bad PTO pulley.
How do I know if my riding mower battery is bad?
Read the meter. If it has 12.7 DC volts or higher, the battery is good and something else is causing your starting problem. If the voltage reading is lower, the battery is discharged to some degree but may perk up after charging.
If it reads 11.5 volts or lower, the battery is most likely sulfated and needs replacing
.
What would cause a PTO to stop working?
Powershift PTO engagement problems could be from
blocked hoses or fittings, bad connections or ground or the solenoid
. Mechanical PTO engagement problems could originate from low air pressure, improper cable installation or back lash too tight.
Why does my PTO keep turning off?
@mattk ,Matt, Something as simple as a
low battery/bad connection or not charging
could cause this. Possibly bad seat/reversing safety switch, faulty/loose wire/plug to clutch/PTO/switch, clutch faulty. Trouble shooting/parts/manual links below may help.
Why does my riding lawn mower shut off when I engage the blades?
The most common causes for a mower to stop when blades are engaged include
the mower being in reverse, faulty safety switches, bad fuel, or clogged fuel lines
. Trying to engage the blades in tall or wet grass can also cause the mower to die. While fuel can be a common issue, it might not be your issue.
How do you test a lawn mower PTO clutch?
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. The exact configuration of the deck belt will depend on your model of mower.
How do I know if my PTO switch is bad?
How do you troubleshoot a PTO clutch?
How do you bypass a PTO switch?
How do you start a riding lawn mower with a dead battery?
How long should mower battery last?
Generally, the lawnmowers' batteries last up to
3 to 5 years
, but it can stop working after only 1 year or go up to 8 years, but the battery is all about charge holding capacity, and with time it decreases.
Will a bad solenoid drain battery on lawn mower?
A bad solenoid will not drain the battery on your lawnmower
. However, a faulty or damaged solenoid can cause other issues, such as trouble starting the engine. A faulty voltage regulator or corroded battery posts are some common causes of battery drain in lawnmowers.
How do you troubleshoot a PTO pump?
How do you test a PTO solenoid?
Why do my blades keep disengaging?
This is usually caused from
debris on the deck preventing it from coming back to full rest position or because the cam rollers on the brake arms are worn or frozen
. With the mower off, you can move the PTO handle and you will see an idler that moves.
Can a bad battery cause a lawn mower to stall?
Check that all the safety switches are working correctly, it is possible the seat switch is bad or loose plug/ bad wire. Also
if battery weak or charging system weak/faulty the clutch will stall out engine
, charge battery up with charger and try.
Why does my lawn mower shut off while mowing?
Being Overworked
One of the most common reasons that a lawn mower might stall while it is cutting grass is that it is being overworked. This is a mechanism that is intentionally incorporated into the mower to prevent the motor from being blown.
What causes a riding lawn mower to lose power?
If your lawn mower loses power when cutting, the most common causes are a clogged air filter, stale/contaminated gas, blocked fuel filter, too much/too little engine oil, dirty/damaged spark plug, blocked carburetor, clogged cutting deck or a dull blade.
