It works fine until you put the deck down and suddenly it turns off. I've looked and looked for the fuse or whatever the cause is and have asked for help at our local riding mower fix it people. They are out of ideas and want me to bring it in. This is my last hope to fix it myself.
2007-05-17 14:08:35 · 2 answers · asked by Peggy Pirate 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is a AYP rider. It has this problem even when I take off the deck.
2007-05-17 16:50:35 · update #1
Avast there Peggy Pirate! There is a few things it could be. First there may be a short in the interlock switch or wire connections to the switch that is causing the problem. Or, it could be that the blade clutch is putting too much tension on the blade drive belt. Or, there is a bad bushing in the blade spindle, causing too much drag when you try to put the deck into action. Or, maybe the drive belt is the wrong length (too short). This last one is something worth checking if the belt was replaced recently. Maybe you have tried this already, but give the deck a real good cleaning (no pressure washers though) and a lube it. Also, the deck could be dropping too far or not dropping evenly. Good luck. Us pirates gotta stick together.
2007-05-17 14:21:40 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your blades are stuck or jammed. Remove the spark plug wire. Jack it up and make sure the blades are rotating freely.
2007-05-17 15:26:01 · answer #2 · answered by Charles S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋