Why does my mower die when I engage the blade?
If a pulley doesn’t spin freely, it can cause the engine to die when the blades are engaged. The pulleys in your lawn tractor are driven by the drive belt, and turn the spindles. If a pulley doesn’t spin freely, it can cause the engine to die when the blades are engaged.
Why does my lawn mower shut off when I put it in gear?
My Craftsman riding lawnmower cuts off when trying to put it into gear and also when engaging the blades. The seat switch connector on most Sears tractors and mowers is a grounding connector. When it is loose or disconnected it will cause the engine to die when you engage the deck or let off the brake.
Why won’t my Craftsman riding mower blades engage?
Why won’t my riding mower blades engage? Your riding mower blades won’t engage if the clutches are broken and the cable is damaged. Additionally, if the deck belt is damaged, the pulley system is frozen, and the battery has a weak charge, the chances are that your riding mower blades won’t engage.
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.
Why does my riding mower keep stalling?
A clogged carburetor is most commonly caused by leaving fuel in the lawn mower for a long period of time. Over time, some of the ingredients in the fuel may evaporate, leaving behind a thicker, stickier substance. This sticky fuel can clog up the carburetor and cause the engine to stall.
Why does my riding mower bog down?
After the engine warms, the choke opens and a normal air-to-gasoline mixture moves through the carburetor. If the choke sticks shut, the mower runs poorly, and it could stall or bog down as you mow. You can clean the choke and its linkages, which should free it up.
Why is my riding mower not cutting?
A worn or broken drive belt won’t spin the cutting blades so your mower won’t cut the grass. A worn blade belt can also cause mower deck vibration or uneven cuts. Examine the blade belt regularly and replace it if it’s worn or broken.
How do you lower the blade on a riding lawn mower?
Lowering Lawn Mower Blades Riding mowers usually have their height adjustment levers or knobs on the left side by the seat. Simply pull the lever toward the back or turn the knob counterclockwise. Whenever you are adjusting lawn mower blade height levers, be sure that they lock into position before proceeding.