Quick Answer: How Does A Clutch Pedal Work On A Lawn Tractor?

How does a lawn mower clutch work?

An electric lawnmower clutch gets energy from the mower’s engine and transfers it to the mower blade. An electric clutch also performs the function of a brake to stop the blades when the PTO gets turned off. When the power to the electric clutch turns off, the magnetic energy releases control of the armature.

How do you use a clutch on a riding lawn mower?

Press the brake and clutch pedal, and start the engine by turning the key. On most models, the brake and clutch pedal is the same pedal; in essence it’s a dual purpose pedal. Shift the lawn mower into gear, and release the brake and clutch pedal.

How do I know if my lawn mower 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.

How do I know if my electric PTO clutch is bad?

Activate the PTO engagement lever, then disengage it. Turn it on and off several times. If you do not hear a disengagement noise or see the power takeoff pulley stopping or slowing down at any time, it indicates the clutch and plates have galled together from excessive heat, or the slip ring has jammed.

How long does a PTO clutch last?

LawnSite Member See people getting 600 – 1000 hours having to replace.

Where is the clutch on a riding lawn mower?

Usually, this clutch is attached to the underside of the engine and is shaped as a small bell housing. From this position, it controls the mower blades. You will also be able to identify the clutch if you follow the mower blades.

How many ohms should a PTO clutch have?

Anywhere between approx. 2 ~ 4 ohms is acceptable but no way does that mean the clutch is OK. Temperature and your meter will give you varying readings. I wouldn’t replace the clutch because it has 1.8 ohms of resistance.

Why does my riding lawn mower shut off when I engage the blades?

The seat safety switch on your lawn tractor is designed to shut the lawn mower off in case of a roll over. This will help prevent injury to the tractor’s operator. If the engine dies when the blades engage, it could be the result of a damaged safety switch.

How many amps does a PTO clutch draw?

Engage the PTO switch. The clutch should have an amp draw of approximately 4.0 amps. If the meter reads significantly above or below 4.0 amps, there may be a shorted coil, faulty switch or battery causing the problem. The clutch assembly should be kept free from debris buildup.

What does a bad PTO clutch look like?

“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.

What does a PTO clutch do?

Power take-off ( PTO ) clutches provide a mechanical disconnect between the power created by gas and diesel engines or electric motors to another piece of equipment. The PTO clutches enable the transmission of that energy to auxiliary equipment that does not generate its own power.

Why won’t my mower blades engage?

Check the Drive Belt When the belt becomes worn or damaged, blades will not engage. Correct the problem by replacing the drive belt. Also, if the drive belt is not routed properly when installed, the blades will not engage.