Recent content by Blade Runner

I replaced the drive belt and the idler pulleys. I repaired PTO clutch wiring as well. Transmission fan was hitting spring because belt was loose and allowed idler pulley "arm" to rotate and move spring. After new belt/idlers, the spring moved back and fan did not hit spring. Replacing drive...

Thanks for everyone taking the time to comment. I removed the floor/fender pan. Much easier than I thought. With the deck and pan removed, you can access everything and understand how everything works. It also looks like a model with hydraulic power steering and deck lift is configured...

I removed deck and jacked up mower. I inspected it and found the following: The drive belt was not broken but in shreds/strands. It was off the transmission pulley and below it; and It was off the flat idler pulley and jammed between the flat idler pulley and frame; and It was dug into the V...

Thanks for comments. I just checked and primary drivebelt is shredded. I will removed deck and perform a detailed inspection before ordering parts. I will update thread. Thanks again.

Mowing lawn/field with X360 with approx 150 hours. I hear a slight rattle noise underneath. Then all of the sudden: 1. Forward pedal does not work and 2. Reverse pedal does not work and 3. Power deck lift does not work. All three (3) items stopped working at same time. I can not move forward...

I just bought a 2009 John Deere X360 with the Kawasaki 22hp v twin engine and k58H trans. with hydraulic deck lift, tilt/power steering, electric blade engagement and the Edge Extra 48" deck. It had 62 hours on it (now has 64) and looks brand new top to bottom (it was stored away). I have some...

Durable Engine, Transmission and Deck Hello everyone! Its been awhile since my last visit. My used but new to me, $550 Poulan Pro 300EX Briggs 18.5 hp with a 42" deck, has served well these past 7 years mowing 2 acres, 8 months of a year. The Briggs I/C 18.5 engine is still running strong...

I think the seat safety switch that causes the engine to shut off if you try to get off the mower with it running is a great ideal for teenagers and the accident prone....but its an aggrevation switch for me.:biggrin: So, last night while in the garage drinking a beer and trying to figure out...

With any front engine rider that I have used over the years, you must engage the clutch/brake to change transmission gears. I have yet to own a front engine rider that allows shifting "on the fly". My Poulan Pro is no exception. When releasing the clutch into a faster speed gear such as 4, 5...

Sometimes we mow until dark. We have to mow next to the street a distance of 400 yards. We have working headlights but the riding mower does not have factory tail lights. Need to install tail lights so that on coming traffic can see the mower at night. But, I want to install rear lights that...

According to the mower model and product numbers under seat and according to the engine model and type numbers on engine, as well as the replacement parts sticker replacement fuel filter numbers, my Poulan Pro 300 EX B&S 18.5 hp 42" cut riding mower should have a fuel pump on it. But it...

Poulan Pro 300 EX, B&S 18.5HP, 42" Cut, Model PB18542LT, Product 960420088 with a Briggs & Stratton 18.5 500cc I/C Model 31N707, Type 0301 B1, Code 0903162D, Engine. Recently purchased several years old, riding mower already had a large generic fuel filter (I have changed oil, blades, deck...

I recently purchased a used Poulan Pro 300 EX Model no. PB18542LT Product no. 960420088 with a Briggs 18.5 HP and a 42" cut. It was bought new no more than several years ago. I can not find an owners manual that covers my mowers specific product no. yet. The transmission has 6 (six) forward...

Hello Everyone! My Snapper's engine finally blew up and my MTD was recently stolen. Therefore, I just bought a used Poulan Pro 300 EX. I liked its 18.5 hp Briggs engine and steel deck. It is in great condition and cutts level. I do not have the owner manuals. The existing deck belt does...