My mower blade does fine for a while then it will disengage for a minute, then start again several times while I'm mowing, anybody know why?
2007-08-29 13:37:01 · 9 answers · asked by kelmar73 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The belt is probably getting worn out and slipping on the flywheel.
Another thing could be the blade itself needs tightening and slips occasionally.
2007-08-29 13:42:40 · answer #1 · answered by Parercut Faint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are using a mower that has a potential safety hazard for you and those around you by continuing in this manner...
Could be your belt..you sure don't give us a lot of information...but, if it's not your belt could be suspension..then we have to know...is it electric or manual?...if you want..try the belt first...though I have a problem with what you are saying...that is a sure safety concer...do not allow anyone around that is small or elderly while you are check this stuff!....I have seen mowers and especially weed eaters throw things two houses down!...
also, could be your blades or blade is not balanced right..that will cause you some problems..finally, what is underneath the mower housing?..if you people would wash that grass off of the housing underneath...then you would lessen a lot of your problems..you can do this by spraying pam underneath...grass won't stick and it really works!...you wouldn't believe the old caked grass that we chip away on some of these units!....Hope I helped...Good Luck!
2007-08-30 04:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by iceman55mew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We could use a little more information. Is it an electric clutch or manual? Most likely it is the belt. As the grass collects under the deck the belt will slip. Or the belt may get moisture on it from the grass and being worn will slip. If you have an electric clutch, it could be the problem. They have discs in them that need to be adjusted. It is also possible if it is electric that you have a loose wire or bad switch causing power interuption to the clutch. If you provide a bit more information we might be able to help more.
2007-08-29 16:12:54 · answer #3 · answered by renpen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like your main blade engage pully is slipping. That or it may be time for you to get a new belt. Sometimes with age a mower deck belt will stretch out and slip on the pullies rather that actually turn them. I suggest having someone else engage your blades and taking a look on top of your cutting deck to see whats going on. It will be easier to see if you lower you deck as low as it goes.
2007-08-29 13:44:25 · answer #4 · answered by derreck.mc. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably drive belt is slipping either because a spindle is binding, or the belt is stretching out to oversize (wearing out).
Give the mower deck a thorough cleaning and check the spindles to make sure they rotate freely. Then check the drive belt.
2007-08-30 06:05:48 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely a bad belt or improper tension. If you have a tension adjuster try this first, otherwise replace the belt. Belts are pretty common to wear out, they are a regular part that should be changed every now and then just like the air cleaner or fuel filter.
2007-08-29 20:55:05 · answer #6 · answered by Matt M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loose or a bad blade clutch? Inspect immediately. It's a safety concern.
2007-08-29 13:42:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely its a worn belt, slipping when it hits thicker grass. If it has an electric clutch, that could be going bad as well ( if it has one) .
2007-08-29 15:00:24 · answer #8 · answered by The Kidd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For best answer we must know what brand and model you have! Lots of different configurations of blade clutches and linkages out there.
2007-08-29 14:28:36 · answer #9 · answered by Bart S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋