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    How to stop cut grass blades from accumulating inside mower cavity?

    One speed unless the grass is thick. Heavy grass and reduce the speed as the electric may not have the power to keep up.
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    Engine shakes while engaging blades

    Remember, AI is only what the program writer was thinking. If his experience is limited, the AI won't be better. From my experience, computer geeks are good at what they do, but dim bulbs out of their element. I wouldn't trust AI for anything. Web sites use it so they don't have to hire a pro to...
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    Engine shakes while engaging blades

    I believe the shaking is the result of unbalanced blades. See if they are worn. They make a balancer, enter "lawn mower blade balancer" on google. Sharpen your blades, then set them on the balancer. If one end is low, it is heavy. Grind a little metal off the back side of that blade at the end...
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    Which deck belt?

    Cadet, Husqvarna, Craftsman are all MTDs. the mower decks are identical. I had a craftsman and blew an engine. Bought a Husqvarna and my bagging system fit perfectly including all the bolt holes. I have replaced several belts, spindles and keepers. The deck has a rear tension spring that pulls...
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    NASTY surprise from Toro on filler plug

    Increase the size of the hole. Then watch for cracking. Looking at this, I don't see the stress for cracking. A hole saw might work!
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    54 inch riding mower just clicks, won't start

    Clean the battery posts first. I am thinking your jump is making a better connection than the battery posts.
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