Lawn tractor blades will not disengage

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  • Опубліковано 19 тра 2019
  • HOW TO REPAIR Craftsman blades will not disengage. • Craftsman mower deck w... .
    My customers blades not disengaging. I needed to show them what we will be replacing the blade engagement bracket on his Ariens Husqvarna tractor.
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  • @GrnXnham
    @GrnXnham 10 місяців тому +3

    It took 10 years for my mower to begin having this problem. I have the exact same model that you are showing. Anyone with a little mechanical skill can fix this. Just take several pictures along the way so that you can put it all back together again.

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  10 місяців тому +2

      I also have a video on replacing it. ua-cam.com/video/1fULZauvRB8/v-deo.html.

  • @32f3245f4
    @32f3245f4 3 роки тому +7

    Ariens 42" mower-blades not disengaging- Watched your vid- took 4" grinder and smoothed out worn cavity without having to remove any parts from tractor- good as new now/ Thanks!

  • @jayrobertson1689
    @jayrobertson1689 5 років тому +2

    Even though I go with craftsman,very interesting video,learned something about bearings

    • @seaveyjt
      @seaveyjt 4 роки тому +1

      Craftsman also uses that same mower deck.

  • @bergmanst
    @bergmanst 4 роки тому +6

    Think I'm having the same issue. Bladed won't turn off when you pull the PTO in the off position.

  • @ChrisG9978
    @ChrisG9978 10 місяців тому +1

    Have the same identical 17.5HP Ariens mower, about 10 years old...same problem, although my issue began after I installed a new deck belt. I still have my return spring and do not have as large of a divot in my bracket. I believe my issue is more or less related to the new belt being on the tight side. Those idler pulleys need to be replaced...it's tough to find the correct parts online, took me awhile to pin them down and had to order multiple pulleys before I finally received the correct parts. Also replaced both of the spindles (mandrels). The newer spindles have grease zerks on them which I'm betting prolongs their life, though I didn't have to replace any of the deck parts until last year (deck was 9 yrs old). Edit: in my case it was the belt being too short, but I have noticed some wear on that same bracket. I grease/lube up that area of the bracket so the metal on metal doesn't wear it as quickly.

    • @pinetree5489
      @pinetree5489 6 місяців тому +1

      I have the LT3000 and found that plate had wear on the bottom from contact with the mower deck. Under that plate (at the bolt) is a large but thin washer. I added a large slightly thicker washer to insure it was not riding on the deck. Along with filing out the divot spots, my situation fixed.

  • @DiannaAtherton
    @DiannaAtherton 2 місяці тому +1

    I have a craftsman 3000 21 HP rider mower I borrowed 😢 and there is a safety lever that lifts the blades up when you want to reverse and then pull the opposite down when you want to drive. It is a safety thing. Anyways it came disconnected at some point. Can no longer lower. Do you have a video on how to fix or what is happening? I am dressing the call to tell him I broke it

  • @100PercentOS2
    @100PercentOS2 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. Very informative.

  • @marchallaert7372
    @marchallaert7372 3 роки тому +1

    Very good video. Thank you for the help. 🇺🇸👍

  • @Jim-ie6uf
    @Jim-ie6uf 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks

  • @malonehill6177
    @malonehill6177 Рік тому +1

    I have this part but it want engaged to start the blades

  • @naimi9584
    @naimi9584 11 місяців тому +1

    Cut just like the factory blades

  • @mossexotics246
    @mossexotics246 Рік тому +2

    I go to engage it and it doesn’t. Ima start with this. Thank you

    • @Wildman2297
      @Wildman2297 Рік тому +1

      Same here. Let me know how it works lol I’m gonna do mine soon

  • @leefreese5127
    @leefreese5127 2 роки тому +1

    So I believe I'm having the same issue. I cannot find a part called blade engagement bracket in my parts diagram. I think it is called an idler arm based on the diagram. I am just looking for the correct part number to order. Do you think this is correct?

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  2 роки тому +2

      Put your part number into a online search engine and look up images. The part number should show up the image of the bracket and then you should be able to tell if it’s the correct one.

  • @BikeCarpenter
    @BikeCarpenter Рік тому +2

    I have a question, when I shut the blade off they disengage all the way. Until I raise the mower deck up and then it tensions the pulley again and turns, do you think that the new belt was too short?

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  Рік тому +2

      If you purchased a after market belt, yes it may be to short.

    • @BikeCarpenter
      @BikeCarpenter Рік тому +2

      @@JohnsonsSmallEngines thanks so much for the reply! I’m gonna aroder a new one

  • @joshconner7116
    @joshconner7116 3 роки тому +1

    Hey do you happen to have a part number for the bracket

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  3 роки тому +1

      I have a video on how to repair it and the part number is in the video. It is 0.58 seconds into the video for the part number. Click this link. ua-cam.com/video/TxMZTnqwuBk/v-deo.html

  • @adamr3028
    @adamr3028 Рік тому +1

    Is this problem same also on huskee riding mowers?

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  Рік тому +1

      I have not seen a husky mower deck that is the same as this deck. Only If your deck is set up the same as the one in this video.

  • @ReginaBarnett
    @ReginaBarnett Рік тому +1

    I just put a new one on mine along with the 2 shoulders. It did good for 2 mowings but now it won’t disengage

    • @ReginaBarnett
      @ReginaBarnett Рік тому

      And it’s smoking

    • @COWBOYZNATION
      @COWBOYZNATION Місяць тому

      😳

    • @COWBOYZNATION
      @COWBOYZNATION Місяць тому

      ​@@ReginaBarnettDid you figure it out?? Belt a little too short?? Return spring stretched out or missing??

  • @rasczaksroughnecks4027
    @rasczaksroughnecks4027 Рік тому +1

    If the blades won’t disengage wouldn’t that prevent you from starting the lawn mower as well?

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  Рік тому +1

      No, the safety interlock switch for the blade engagement works off of the engagement handle. When the engagement handle is in the off position the machine will start.

  • @wmramnfhp9543
    @wmramnfhp9543 3 роки тому +1

    What is the part number for the bracket?

    • @red1fish385
      @red1fish385 3 роки тому +1

      155046 according to my manual

  • @judylambert5135
    @judylambert5135 4 роки тому

    Why does my make a screaming sound when I disengage to engage. New mower

  • @justenhansen
    @justenhansen 3 роки тому +1

    1:48 We're not supposed to wash it?

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  3 роки тому +2

      Just my opinion, but parts wear out quickly when you wash your machine.

    • @Woodworking-Pastor
      @Woodworking-Pastor 3 роки тому +1

      @@JohnsonsSmallEngines How do you keep the mower deck clean without washing it?

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  3 роки тому +1

      I suggest using a hand held blower and blow off the machine after cutting in finished.

    • @justenhansen
      @justenhansen 3 роки тому +1

      @@JohnsonsSmallEngines ah 👍