
If engine does not stop, there is a problem with your safety interlock circuit.ģ. PTO should shut off immediately and mower blades should stop.Ĥ. Move throttle lever to maximum speed position.ĥ. If machine moves, parking brake needs to be adjusted.Ģ. Result: Park brake must prevent machine from moving. How can I tell if my blade needs replacing Damaged blades will cause an excessive vibration within the mower, whilst dull mower blades are usually recognised. If engine cranks, there is a problem with your safety interlock circuit. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) Perform these tests in a clear open area. Release the spring tension from the arm and remove the tool.

So here are a couple of basic things that you can test. ratchet or breaker bar into the square hole (A) on the idler arm, rotate the spring-loaded idler arm to relieve belt tension on the idler sheave (B) and remove the drive belt (C) from the idler sheave. Your symptoms sound like issues with the PTO clutch or with the ignition module (it runs very rough for no more than 5 seconds and dies.) or possible a faulty safety switch. Age and gender do not matter on iFixit Answers, what matters here is a great attitude -)
