What does a deck engagement cable do?
This replacement deck engagement cable is a genuine part that is supplied directly from original equipment manufacturer for use with riding lawn mowers and garden tractors. It is the cable that allows a user to engage and stop mower blades.
How do you adjust the PTO on a Troy Bilt riding lawn mower?
Raise the mower deck to its uppermost position by moving the deck lift lever. The deck lift lever is situated to the right of the PTO lever. Check the blade engagement rod to ensure that its protrusions shift away from the PTO bracket in this setting. Reposition the PTO lever to the “Off” position.
Why wont my blades engage on my Troy Bilt riding mower?
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.
What is PTO blade engagement?
The PTO is a switch or lever found on tractors and mowers and stands for Power Take Off. This can be an electric switch or mechanical engagement that takes engine power to operate the mower deck or an implement. The PTO can run mowers by either a belt or a shaft.
Why wont my blades engage on my riding mower?
Belt-the number one cause for your blades not to engage is that your belt is either stretched or loose causing it to slip or fall off completely. Belt could have snapped also. When you are trying to process too much grass/leaves they could pack up under your deck and push off your belt.
How do you engage the blades on a Troy Bilt riding lawn mower?
To engage the blades, first be sure that your throttle/choke lever is in the rabbit position. Then push the PTO/blade engage lever forward into the on position.
Why won’t my lawn mower deck engage?
Why wont my mower deck 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 PTO switch not working?
