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Why does my Craftsman mower die when I engage the blades?
If a pulley doesn’t spin freely, it can cause the engine to die when the blades are engaged. The pulleys in your lawn tractor are driven by the drive belt, and turn the spindles. If a pulley doesn’t spin freely, it can cause the engine to die when the blades are engaged.
Why does my mower stop 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 Craftsman lawn mower keep shutting off?
The carburetor might be clogged. A clogged carburetor is most commonly caused by leaving fuel in the lawn mower for a long period of time. This sticky fuel can clog up the carburetor and cause the engine to stall. If the carburetor is clogged, try cleaning it with carburetor cleaner.
Why does my riding mower shut off when I put it in reverse?
Your mower is equipped with a safety interlock. The safety will kill the engine if the sifter is moved to the reverse position when the mower is engaged. This switch should not be defeated or altered in anyway to ensure the safety of the operator and bystanders.
Why does my mower die when I put it in gear?
If ample amount of weight is not kept on the seat during operation or the operator is leaning forward the tractor will stall because the Operator Presence (seat) switch senses that the operator is not completely on the seat. To check Operator Presence (seat) switch: Lift seat.
Why does my mower keep shutting off?
The loss of air flow to the engine caused by too tall or too thick grass or a dirty air filter is often the reason a mower engine stalls. When you try to mow on overgrown lawn, you end up clogging the air filter and shutting off air to the engine.
How many safety switches does a Craftsman riding mower have?
There are basically 2 safety circuits on this tractor. One affects the starting and the other deals with operator control. The starting safety circuit ensures that the machine is immobile and that the blades are off to prevent injury.
Why is my Craftsman lawn tractor not working?
To check that, pull the black “kill” wire off the terminal on the module and check for spark. If you have good spark, the module is good. It’s possible that the black “kill” itself has a short in it and will short out when running causing the engine to die. When your lawn tractor isn’t working properly it can be an inconvenience.
What to do when your riding mower quits?
Click to expand… Check the coil before changing it. It is very easy to do. Go mowing just like always. The very second the engine dies turn off the blades and se the parking brake. Jump off the mower and raise the hood to check to spark. You need to check it while it is still hot. Ditto checking for spark right after it quits.
Why are the blades on my lawn mower cutting off?
Turn your mower off and check how the blades turn underneath the deck. Any obstruction, damaged pulley shaft, or seized pulley can be the cause of that. Check your belt and make sure it is properly routed and that it does not get hang up at at of the belt guides.
Can you engage the blades on a riding mower?
When the mower deck safety switch is working correctly – you can engage the blades and the mower will not die.