Lawn Tractor Mower Deck Won't Engage - FIX PTO Clutch Problem - MUST SEE VIDEO!

[@ronsuttle6103]

I have been very impressed with your videos. One thing I would recommend is to always throttle down the engine before you turn the key to off. When the rpms are high, and you turn the key to off, the spark dies, but the inertia of the engine continues to draw fuel into the combustion chamber, and washes the oil off the cylinder walls. This leads to excessive wear of the rings and cylinder walls.

[@joeysausage3437]

Thanks for the tip.

[@zx8401ztv]

That owner is lucky they brought it to you, some so called professional repairers would pull a fast one across the customer by replacing the clutch. Not all repairers are as honest and fair as you don.

[@GertrudeFilthbasket]

it takes intelligence to be a problem solver, instead of a part swapper ;)

[@johnpossum556]

It's not a matter of honesty. It;s often policy for places to replace parts. Think about it ... what if that old clutch goes out in the next week and the customer brings it back knowing it was worked on. Plus they can't warranty it because there is no new part put in to actually warranty.

[@josiahkairo5916]

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[@ayaanemerson2533]

@Josiah Kairo Yup, I have been watching on flixzone} for years myself :D

[@dans4270]

I know this video is 3 years old but I have a problem with mine. Hope you'll respond 🙋🏿‍♂️ My clutch's continuity is 3.6 I'm getting 12.7 volts from the battery. It clicks ( I see it moving up and down once I pull the button ) but doesn't engage the blades. What gives?

[@donyboy73]

make sure your battery good, if it's getting old it may cause this even if you get 12 volts.

[@dans4270]

@@donyboy73 I'll switch it out to see first. I just found out it could be the gap in the pto clutch. Hope it's the battery lol I don't want to take it off.

[@CFProton]

Another great repair. How many times do you have to fix other/incorrect repair attempts? I'm guessing a good percentage of repairs were tried before you get them.

[@donyboy73]

sometimes yes

[@dnplumber1]

Great repair video! I enjoy watching your repair videos. I have learned so much by watching your videos. Keep up the excellent work!

[@mrdan1743]

Good to see you again Donny, pray all is well with you and your family. Be Blessed Dan

[@donyboy73]

thanks Dan

[@rudysmachado5747]

Hi Donny, great vids! My pto disengages( blades stop spinning )arbitrarily while i’m mowing. I have to push in pto button to reengage it but it seems to disengage sooner and sooner, what could be the problem, bad clutch, pto switch?? Thx! Keep up the excellent advice!👍🏻

[@73superglide62]

sounds has more problems when starting

[@GertrudeFilthbasket]

i do love a good valve job video!

[@theboog947]

Our yardman we had had starting issue similar to that. You would have to rotate it past the compression stroke so i could get speed and get over it otherwise it would stop on it. We did that since we first got it and it gave us 10 years of service. Till it bent a push rod. We got a new mower and realise it was probably a valve issue.

[@1p9f9i2]

Thankye thankye thankye longtime subscriber long live dony

[@Marine-72]

I wish I lived nearby. Well, this past Friday I was mowing with my 2017 Gravely ZT HD60. It was mowing just fine, Bet you have heard that before! Then, I noticed it stopped mowing, but the engine was still running. So, I headed for the barn thinking a belt broke of slipped off the pulley. The belts are good and in position and now the the engine will not start.

[@JQUICK21]

I'm not blowing fuses and yet I still pull the fuse out to make sure every time I try to get this tractor working after replacing switch's, selenoid, etc.....I can only start the tractor with a screwdriver placed on selenoid points. PTO/blades will not turn on.....I'll look under clutch or around it for a problem that might be visable after watching this.....two times the blades shut down while mowing and when I got them working again they did not stay powered on for long.....

[@brianhovermill4591]

great video dony! I do small engine repair for a golf course here in the USA. so many mechanics would have just replaced the clutch, you are very honest and willing to do the work, instead of the easy way out.

[@wildbill23c]

I agree, many shops will replace the clutch, not because its bad, but because its less time consuming than just a simple wire repair. On top of that they'll over-charge you for the part too in many cases. I know an automotive repair shop here in town that does that they take the cost of the part and pretty much double it then charge that price to the unsuspecting customer.

[@brianhovermill4591]

how true.

[@GmGarlo]

great video as always ,THANKS DONYBOY!!!!!

[@truecrime98]

My John Deer L120 won’t move when I press the clutch but this doesn’t look like the same problem or is it? I am a woman with no mechanical skills and need to try to fix it myself. I have it jacked up so far. It’s not a situation where the thing in the tire came out as I haven’t changed any tires. The belt looks intact.

[@jmsmacnab]

This past summer When I shut my clutch off it wont re-engage but when I drive with the switch still on it will engage by itself. It's a 20hp poulan pro, it just used it with the snow blower got half of driveway done when clutch quit, fuse is fine, I'm going to check interlocks.

[@NGOPublications]

HI DONYBOY i HAVE ONE JUST LIKE THIS AND WHEN i DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH IT STALLS WHAT CAN CAUSE THIS?

[@maxtxn07]

Good evening, I have a yard machine 2007 46 inches 3 blades manual PTO the blades only engages in positions 5,4, on not engaging in 3,21 new cable installed new deck belt to engine, it was working but a tarp got tangled in on belt and that happend

[@jenntek.101]

361k subscribers, and you don't have a wire stripper. Someone send this poor mechanic a nice pair of wire strippers! There has to be a company out there somewhere watching you that can send a pair.

[@arthursmith3092]

have a cub cadet 2500 20 hrs put new clutch and switch have power in and out of clutch still wont engage i think its a saftey issue any ideas would very much to here yr comment thank you

[@freddenney9583]

Great video! Answered my question about the free spinning clutch when I took off the deck for idler replacement. Happened to notice the clutch spinning free until the wiring harness reached its limit. I just knew I was going to rip out the wiring harness next time I turned the PTO on. Now I know to be sure the belt guard gets placed properly in the notch on the clutch housing. Thanks! I’m subscribing!! 😉

[@arthursmith3092]

nice fix have a question for you have a 2554 cub cadet have power take the clutch its freein and out of new clutch still wont in gauge any ideas checked switch and power in and out or clutch would have power in out thank you

[@bstidams1]

I have a John Deere L110. My manaul clutch lever needs re-assembled. It sheared off a bolt. Do you have a video of that?

[@jenahamilton5868]

I have a craftsman dyi 4000 and I hit a wire that I could not see with the blade. Blades stopped, I drove it back to garage & I have tried and checked a lot and can't get blades to engage... anyone have ideas

[@flyalaska5166]

As usual, to the point and easy to understand. Thank you for the great help over the years. I picked up a John Deere LX277 the previous owner gave up on. He gad clutch, switch and the part the reverse switch controls that stops blades if reverse is activated without lifting the pto switch. In tall (3") grass the blades quit turning till the pto switch is recycled. I rebuilt the deck and all spindles and idlers have good bearings and new belts. It still does it. Do you have any suggestions?

[@brianwyatt2430]

I have this same lawnmower and my blades will come on but any load and they stop spinning. All new belts,blades, spindles and pto clutch. Any help is Appreciated

[@tomdunn2583]

I'm not gettin any power to the plug for the PTO! What can I check? PTO comes and goes but now will not come on

[@charger19691]

Don always does quality repairs! Class act!

[@donyboy73]

thanks

[@oswinn57]

Idk where the fuse would be located or where the clutch would be rotated.

[@robertdavis6708]

I could keep you busy working on my stuff for months. Good luck Donnyboy73.

[@frankdavidson9675]

on the blown fuse the drawing show 30 amp one fellow had glass fuses he kept blowing 15 amp i comment his film to use 30 amp i gusss he did then

[@Journeyman-Fixit]

Great find Sir, this is why i love manual things! :)

[@ashleybidois4042]

Thanks Donyboy for this video. Even though it's 3 years old it's very relevant so much appreciated.

[@donyboy73]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tmaxracer]

Excellent video as usual. Thank you. Since the wire itself appeared intact, why not use liquid tape? I generally solder, but in tight spots I have had good success using liqiluid tape.

[@donyboy73]

didn't have liquid tape in the shop and most viewers won't

[@gdglock]

Quality electrical repair!

[@paulblackburn931]

DonyBoy can we ask you questions about mower problems?

[@mikesenginesandadventures]

Very good repair. It should last the life of the tractor.

[@heavysnow8616]

Great job Dony. God Bless you and your family, hang in there my friend.

[@vickierutherford9124]

What happens when pto switch is energized vs not energized

[@johnpilagonia5238]

sounds like it needs a valve adjustment too

[@donyboy73]

yes had to do that too

[@elevatorman427]

that mower running a vtwin a kohler? I figured it would be a vtwin briggs maybe I am wrong but, aint no way a briggs sounds like that cranking up.

[@donyboy73]

not as popular as briggs

[@elevatorman427]

So it is indeed a Kohler like I thought. Thanks for replying you done good here repairing that mower.

[@CK-ct8tf]

The clutch still works on my lawn tractor but does not engage. It is an older model and the replacement clutch is listed at over $600.00 for this model. So my question is, are all clutches the same...can a i buy a cheaper one and mount it?

[@donyboy73]

there are cheaper aftermarket ones

[@CK-ct8tf]

@@donyboy73 How do I know if it will fit? Is there something I need to look for or are they generic? I have never done anything like this before.

[@donyboy73]

@@CK-ct8tf you need to find the part number for your clutch then use it to look up an aftermarket one

[@redneckbryon]

Curious, weren't you taking a risk stripping the wire so close to clutch why not clean the insulation away braise the wire then rapid or cut the wire farther down and heat shrink the part near the clutch. Most mower shops should be able to get you this part, most times not much more than the online also think about the convenience factor of not having something shipped, support the local shops don't Always buy online, when you can.

[@sluggonotnancy6178]

Excellent video, eh. Good job.

[@wisetoad]

Where is that main fuse located.

[@MRSketch09]

Thanks for showing the start up at the end I was wondering if you would do that.

[@donyboy73]

I always like to show that it actually worked

[@joevee72]

Donny, GREAT VIDEO--very complete. Maybe you can answer one question. My Cub Cadet 50 inch riding mower suddenly began constant running of the blades. The PTO is always energized and I cannot turn it off while the engine is running. Any comments, please would be appreciated. Thanks--Joey Vee

[@donyboy73]

it could be a bad switch

[@joevee72]

Donyboy, thanks so much for your response. I checked the switch and it powers the PTO kead on and off as designed. Switch is good. PTO pully turns even with power disconnected. Thanks again, joe v@@donyboy73

[@boscourso381]

C'est beau Dony...Extrement bien fait, comme d'habitude...Just bought a Husqy tractor late last summer and always had a whining sound coming from the underside when operating it which would stop as soon as I applied the brake...Dealer could not figure it out after he had replaced the belt sub warranty, so because it was so late in the season, I left it with him over the winter in his storage and he has just written me today telling me I was right re the whining and it is a electric PTO problem which he will now replace along with the pulley above it because of the bearing in it...Your vid shows me exactly what he'll be doing...Problem now is that parts from Husqy are on backorder...C-O-V-I-D...Stay safe & stay healthy....Ciao...

[@1951danm]

I have a 24 hp craftsman tractor mower. The problem is when I engage the clutch in the forward movement a noise like rusty bearings . When I press the clutch the noise goes away. What is the remedy?

[@steventate1895]

Looks like the Yardman I brought over the winter - Started it up , guy said it doesn't start well because the battery is old- I haven't done anything with it yet, But the battery held a charge real good . Just now turning spring - but I did drive it ( in the snow that was fun lol. ) once we got it started - she sounded like a Boss - 17.5 B&S Engine - figure out what tune up kit to get and she'll serve me well

[@martinmeza609]

Hello, I’ve recently had a issue come up with my riding mower. I own a yard man 50” and when I go to engage the blades then turn on and then cut off after a few seconds or sometimes won’t turn on at all. Any idea on what the issue could be?

[@MrTonyharrell]

I had a clutch wire rub on a Scag walkbehind. I smelled wires burning and it failed. The dealership said I had to replace it.

[@leoramirez4024]

I have a vintage McCulloch 250 chainsaw made it run twice no knocking noises or grinding, it's very strong,, planning to sell it what do you think I should ask for it

[@MrGarcon98]

hey dony how about a manual pto that when engaged the engine speeds up ? how does that work ? like a pony 2006 and many others its a switch that is N/O when handle is engaging the cable of the brake assembly , it speeds up can you explain that please !

[@semco72057]

That is nice to know about the wiring as I have a Craftsman, but have not had that problem yet with it. Thanks for the information, and glad the tractor is working fine.

[@dwpetty3723]

I had the same problem on my craftsman zero turn mower, but my problem was a burnt out clamping diode. I ended up putting on a new diode and a relay so if it did it again, it would not burn up the PTO switch.

[@Ronnie9710]

Hi Donyboy.That startup after you replaced the pto clutch sounds almost like it needs a valve ajustment.Great video ! cu later.

[@robertyearian227]

Nice job donnie

[@gjensen500]

As usual donyboy73, you are amazing. Thanks for Sharing.

[@shaniaa9287]

Thank you. This video explains things very well 👏👍

[@gdglock]

I'm impressed with your electrical repair. Very few techs take the time to do it correctly. Regarding shrink tubing, we have switched to the type that contains a sealant. As you heat the tubing, the sealant melts, adheres to the wire and provides a waterproof connection. Some electric clutch manufacturers such as Extreme, require you to torque the spindle bolt to ensure you "set" the clutch, do not damage the bearings, and maintain the warranty.

[@chevymetrodriver]

How do u get the clutch off if it is stuck if u heat it will it screw up the clutch

[@davekerr1624]

Great video again as always, I just ran into this problem about a month ago. Also had to replace the blown fuse and switch. The wire on the clutch had moved to a position that it was occasionally rubbing on the pulley causing a short thus blowing the fuse. I did also solder and covered the repaired area but I also added wire extensions on both wires rerouted the wires out the opposite side of the tractor and secured with wraps. All good now.

[@progers5019]

Nice repair job.

[@henryaltobelli797]

for compliments fo you waching

[@davidwillis5016]

Thanks

[@ForensicCats]

Awesome Donny.

[@Freddo-xd7df]

What year is it

[@earlbucklin8323]

great job

[@mr.mamonsanchez8905]

nice work señor. can you or somebody help me out with the information about the solder machine you use on this job. I want one. I need one. I have to have one. please. I will hold my breath waiting for help. Mahalo... living LA haina. 808 all day.

[@allenmckinney9533]

mr.mamon Sanchez its a standard 100/140w solder gun thats around $30. walmart has a cheap 25w soldering iron for $5-6 that can do the same job.

[@nickhendrian7451]

Soubds like its time for a new battry

[@MrCros1970]

great videos donyboy73 Ive got an old stx30 and every time I I hit the pto switch the motor dies?? can you please advise me if you know what it maybe, the blades start to turn but it cut motor and flick belt, Cros

[@donyboy73]

possibly a safety switch

[@markusandrews7290]

That is one ugly looking tractor

[@tink0801]

What does that little triangle button for

[@jamesmullins3219]

good video. Getting the mower deck off/on is easier with 2 people. Getting the tractor elevated safely is important to ease of getting at the clutch. How long did this repair take? Half a day? Thanks for the good video. Good edits and good photography!

[@donyboy73]

a few hours with proper lift, the mojack pro

[@geneballay9590]

Very practical video. Thank you for sharing.

[@joao73006]

I do have pony build riding lawn more and the PTO won't stop even when I'm just driving or reverse what can I do to be fixed

[@ashleybidois4042]

Have the same issue. Blades run all the time.

[@kts6958]

Thanks good job, answered my questions. Thanks again

[@AliAhmadi-hq9pj]

Thanks

[@yveskc1]

The same goes for the CubCadet 1000series. Thanks for sharing!

[@donyboy73]

yes both are made by MTD

[@colinmitchell6841]

John Deere garden tractor 2005 2210 pto/mower deck wont engage?

[@donyboy73]

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[@99carnot]

Very good information. Great solder work. Have a good weekend!

[@donyboy73]

you too steve!

[@jeffv7726]

Your shop rate must be 12hr.

[@koiboynz9802]

Top advice mate. Cheers

[@JSchrumm]

Do all of the ignition and safety lockouts run through that switch? It has alot of pins to only operate the clutch.

[@donyboy73]

I believe the whole system runs through it

[@amc31b]

Dony, have you ever cleaned a carburetor with pine sol or simple green?

[@donyboy73]

never tried

[@mikespangler1841]

Awesome video, helped me fix mine.

[@luxurycarkey7207]

Great video very helpful

[@redskool8498]

another good job don ... have a good weekend .. †

[@hofnerbass]

You are going a fantastic job helping the average guy. Keep up the good work.

[@donyboy73]

thanks

[@Ghis1964s]

Great video. I've noticed that this engine needs a valve-adjustment (tight start) It was easy to notice this because mines needs adjusting too. It was a given-to-me engine, an B&S Intek 15HP 310000 series. It's valves were completely closed. I could not find any real specification online for this one, so I went with 0.005 on bolt valves in order to start it but runs tight a bit still. I know the ratio should be somewhere around 0.005 and 0.008 (+/- for both) but I'm still unsure as to witch is witch (is the intake less than the exhaust and by how much) It's my very first valve-adjust but I got the engine to start although still a bit tight to start and run (and it is shaking hard at low throttle) edit: I just now found the engine's manual online while last week it was nowhere to be found ;) I got the clearance spec now (0.003-0.005 intake/0.005-0.007 exhaust)

[@danielrobert7181]

GHISLAIN LETOURNEAU And guess who made the best video about adjusting valves on an OHV motor ?

[@donyboy73]

yes I had to adjust them

[@davekana8388]

Hi Don, could a bad PTO make a belt wear out and break prematurely? Bearing seems to be a bit noisy. I’m going to add some grease to the sealed bearing like I saw in one of you other videos! Thanks, Dave.

[@donyboy73]

yes I have seen that before

[@davekana8388]

@@donyboy73 I’ll open that bearing up and see how bad it is, good to know thanks! I put an EXtreme in my 2180. Thanks, Dave!

[@dannyj5688]

Great video as always!!! You are my go to man for any lawn mower repairs.

[@donyboy73]

thanks

[@crayonsvat121]

Thanks for the tips

[@lightning13501]

Great video your the man!!!

[@juliuscoates1134]

Straight to the point 👍

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Your AWSUM!! Donyboy73

[@outdooorsman]

amish for sure lol

[@edwardingram4272]

Sir, your solder game is strong!

[@clauslundberg9224]

Nice job and video Don.

[@geojor]

great, thanks ...