Why wont my blades engage on my John Deere riding mower?

Why wont my blades engage on my John Deere riding 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.

Why won’t my blades won’t 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.

Why is my mower PTO not engaging?

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. If the switch is defective, it may not supply power to the PTO clutch.

How do I turn the blades on a John Deere 100 series?

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; pull up on the yellow “PTO” switch to the right of the steering wheel.

How do I know if my PTO clutch is bad?

“Normally” when a clutch is going bad it will start to show when you engage the PTO. A common symptom would be for the clutch to be slow to engage if it’s been running for a while and is hot. Once engaged they usually stay engaged until you shut them off.

Are John Deere blades reverse threaded?

They are regular thread… but tight. Best to use an impact wrench to remove them… Here is the Owners Manual in pdf, for that model..

How do you know if your 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.

Why does my John Deere L110 not engage the blade?

My John Deere L110, does not engage the blade belt. What could be wrong? The cable pulls through, the spring stretches, the center wheel doesn’t move and tighten the belt. Submitted:9 years ago. Category: Heavy Equipment Show More

Why are the blades not engaged on a John Deere garden tractor?

John Deere manufactures the L120 model of garden tractor with either a manual or an automatic transmission. An integral safety interlock system will not allow you to start the engine and engage the blades unless all safety devices are in the correct position. Check to make sure all items are in the correct…

What should I do if my John Deere mower won’t engage?

If the safety switches check out okay, Oshel says the next step is to inspect the mower deck itself. “Shut the engine off and if it’s a manual PTO, make sure your deck engagement spring is connected correctly and if it’s an electric PTO, again, check the belt.

Why is the PTO on my John Deere not working?

If the PTO is electrical, you should hear the PTO clutch click when you flip the switch. If you don’t, check the battery. A low charge may not provide enough juice to engage the PTO. If you do hear the click, there is power going to it. There could be a problem with safety switches.