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How do you engage the blade on a Cub Cadet?
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.
Why won’t my Cub Cadet blades engage?
Common solutions for: Cub Cadet Lawn mower blades won’t engage. 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.
How do I engage my riding lawn mower?
How to Engage Lawn Mower Blades on a John Deere
- Turn the key to the “on” position, advance the throttle to half speed and allow the engine to warm up for 2 minutes.
- Lower the mower to the desired cutting height.
- Engage the mower blades; push the lever to the right of the steering wheel all the way forward.
How do I get my blades to engage?
Push the lever to the right of the steering to engage the blades. It’s the same if you want to engage a lawnmower with electric blades, except that you don’t have to push the lever to the right of the steering to engage the blades. Just pull up on the yellow Power Takeoff switch to the right of steering.
Where is the PTO clutch?
The PTO clutch is mounted under the tractor or mower beside the power drive shaft, which is also vertically aligned. It is connected to the blade shaft, and when it spins, the blade spins too. There is a belt that is attached to the drive shaft and PTO clutch pulley.
Which way does a tractor PTO turn?
“From the tractor seat?” “From the front of the tractor.” “It has to turn clockwise when you are facing it from the operator’s seat. Your pto actually turns counterclockwise.”
Why are the blades on my Cub Cadet lawn mower not working?
Common solutions for: Cub Cadet Lawn mower blades won’t engage 01 – PTO Clutch The PTO (Power Take Off) clutch provides a means of manually disconnecting the engine from the blades. When the clutch solenoid is energized, the clutch engages the drive belt to drive the rotation of the lawn mower blades.
Where is the reverse push button on a Cub Cadet lawn mower?
Depress the “reverse push button” on the top right of the key switch module. When your mower is operating in reverse, always look over your shoulder while driving. Your Cub Cadet LT1045’s engine power affects the PTO’s operation.
What does PTO mean on Cub Cadet lawn mower?
A safety interlock system prevents LT1045 “power takeoff” engagement. Whenever you start a gas-powered push lawnmower, the blade engages automatically. The Cub Cadet LT1045 lawn tractor uses a “power takeoff,” or PTO, system to operate the blade.
Why does my Cub Cadet lt1045 not start?
The engine also does not start if the parking brake is not engaged. The throttle must also be in the “fast” position before engaging the PTO. If you are trying to operate your LT1045’s PTO while mowing in reverse, the throttle settings must be in the correct position. Start the engine as normal, according to instructions in the operator’s manual.