Readers ask: Husqvarna Yth Tractor Grinds When Engaging Mower Deck?

Should mower deck wheels touch the ground?

Mower deck gauge wheels should be properly adjusted to prevent scalping grass on uneven terrain. The bottom of the wheels should sit approximately 1/8-1/2 of an inch from the ground, depending on your cutting height.

Why does my lawn mower stall when I engage the blades?

If a pulley doesn’t spin freely, it can cause the engine to die when the blades are engaged. 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.

Why is my Husqvarna lawn mower surging?

Since the hole is so small, it can plug up with dust or dirt during normal mowing operations. Check and clean the vent. Surging is also caused by water that got into the fuel.

How do you adjust the deck on a Husqvarna riding lawn mower?

Insert an adjustable wrench on one of the lift-link adjustment nuts behind the driver’s seat. A lift-link adjustment nut is on each side of the mower. Turning the nuts counterclockwise lowers the deck, and turning them clockwise raises the deck.

Should a mower deck be lower in front?

For most effective results, a lawn mower deck should have a pitch of 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch between the height of the deck rear to the height of the deck front. In any case, the front of the deck needs to be pitched lower than the deck rear, but don’t pitch too much because deck pitch that’s too steep can scalp lawns.

How high should my mower deck be?

For most effective results, a lawn mower deck should have a pitch, or height difference of 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch between the front of the deck to the back of the deck. Naturally, this makes the sweet spot about 1/4-inch of pitch, depending on the mower model.

Why does my mower die when I let off the clutch?

Your Tractor uses an Operator Presence (seat) switch that will cause engine to stall if blades are engaged and there is no operator present in the seat. Start tractor. Engage blades. If it continues to die when the clutch is let out, it may need a new seat switch.

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 riding mower keep stalling?

A clogged carburetor is most commonly caused by leaving fuel in the lawn mower for a long period of time. Over time, some of the ingredients in the fuel may evaporate, leaving behind a thicker, stickier substance. This sticky fuel can clog up the carburetor and cause the engine to stall.

Why does my lawn mower sound like it is surging?

When a lawn mower surges, it sounds as if the engine reaches full speed, only to decelerate quickly. Typically, it doesn’t die, but the surging may repeat during the entire time the mower is in use. Like other small engines, mowers rely on a precise volume of gasoline and air for smooth operations.

Can spark plugs cause surging?

3. Surging and Lagging. Another good indication that your spark plugs are dirty or worn is if your vehicle experiences surges of speed, resulting in a jerking acceleration. These surges occur because your spark plugs are not igniting the fuel in your engine at the proper rate, resulting in an uneven speed.

Why is my Briggs and Stratton surging?

The most common reason for a surging lawn mower engine is a blockage in the fuel supply, but there are other possibilities: Bad gas. Bad spark plug. Dirty / faulty carburetor.