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.
What would cause a PTO to not engage?
Two common reasons that a PTO won’t engage are installation issues and owner misuse. Addressing these possibilities first might be the only thing needed. Additional problems could arise if the switch is showing no continuity. Check for continuity using a multimeter.
Where is PTO switch on Cub Cadet?
Find the small bell housing on the underside of the Cub Cadet’s Briggs & Stratton engine. This housing is for the PTO clutch.
How do you troubleshoot a PTO clutch?
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 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.
Why won’t my riding mower blades engage?
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.
Why does my lawn mower stall when I engage the blades?
The most common causes for a mower to stop when blades are engaged include the mower being in reverse, faulty safety switches, bad fuel, or clogged fuel lines. Trying to engage the blades in tall or wet grass can also cause the mower to die. While fuel can be a common issue, it might not be your issue.
Why does my PTO keep turning off?
@mattk ,Matt, Something as simple as a low battery/bad connection or not charging could cause this. Possibly bad seat/reversing safety switch, faulty/loose wire/plug to clutch/PTO/switch, clutch faulty. Trouble shooting/parts/manual links below may help.
How do you engage PTO on a Cub Cadet mower?
To engage the blades, be sure that your throttle or choke is in the rabbit position. Then, push the PTO or blade engage lever forward into the on position.
Can you repair a PTO clutch?
This operation is crucial to the overall functioning of riding mowers, and thus PTO clutch repair may need to be immediately performed on riding mower models that have a failed clutch. Fortunately, you can fix your clutch irrespective of your experience with PTO clutch installation.
Why did my mower blades stop working?
If your mower blades will not turn after the blade controls have been engaged, your deck belt may be broken. The deck is located directly under the operators seat. This belt spins the mowers blades and runs through a pulley system of idlers. The exact configuration of the deck belt will depend on your model of mower.
