Contents
- 1 Why does my mower die when I engage the PTO?
- 2 Why does my mower bog down when I engage the blades?
- 3 How do I know if my PTO clutch is bad?
- 4 Why does the PTO not engage?
- 5 Why does mower start then die?
- 6 Why does my ride on mower keep cutting out?
- 7 What does PTO switch do?
- 8 Why does my lawn tractor stall when mowing uphill?
- 9 Why does my lawn mower sound like it’s going to stall?
- 10 How long should a PTO clutch last?
- 11 What does manual PTO mean?
Why does my mower die when I engage the PTO?
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. To check the pulleys for sticking and damage, first remove the drive belt from the engine pulley and lift the lever to engage the blades.
Why does my mower bog down when I engage the blades?
Several issues with the air and fuel delivery system can cause your mower to bog down when the blades are engaged. Among the most common problems with the air and fuel delivery systems are: Dirty Air Filter – A dirty air filter may stop your engine from running at full speed and cause bogging down.
How do I know if my PTO clutch is bad?
Simple test would be to remove the mower deck belt from the PTO pulley and try to engage the PTO. If it doesn’t stall, the clutch is not your problem. If it does stall I would guess you’ve had a bearing fail in the clutch. The other thing to check is the seat switch if it’s still enabled.
Why does the PTO not engage?
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.
Why does mower start then die?
If your lawn mower starts, runs briefly, then dies these are the four most common reasons that’s happening: Dirty carburetor / clogged carburetor bowl. Old gasoline that has gone bad. Dirty or defective spark plugs.
Why does my ride on mower keep cutting out?
Loose, Dirty or Disconnected Spark Plug in Your Lawn Mower: Check it out, clean off debris, re-connect and tighten. Dirty Air Filter: Clean or replace. Fuel Not Reaching the Engine: Tap the side of the carburetor to help the flow of gas. If this doesn’t work, you might need a new fuel filter.
What does PTO switch do?
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 does my lawn tractor stall when mowing uphill?
If you have a steeply graded property, hill stalling is often a sign your mower is not strong enough to perform the task at hand. Another reason this occurs is due to problems with the engine, such as bad spark plugs and ignition coils, a clogged carburetor or a worn out transmission.
Why does my lawn mower sound like it’s going to stall?
Check and clean the vent. Surging is also caused by water that got into the fuel. A mower left in a heavy rain or condensation on a hot summer day can choke the engine. Empty the gas tank, properly dispose of the old fuel and try a fresh batch of gasoline.
How long should a PTO clutch last?
LawnSite Member See people getting 600 – 1000 hours having to replace.
What does manual PTO mean?
my understanding of the difference is, a manual PTO is one that runs right off a shaft on the engine eg, the 110/112 RF tractors have a manual PTO, its a massive pulley on the NON-flywheel side of the engine, with a mechanical clutch to engage and disengage it.