D davesdrumzzz Forum Newbie Apr 15, 2023 #1 My !996 John Deere 48" Commercial Walk Behind Mower blades will not engage. Kawasaki engine starts and runs good but blades will not engage. Any advice on what to look for would be appreciated.
My !996 John Deere 48" Commercial Walk Behind Mower blades will not engage. Kawasaki engine starts and runs good but blades will not engage. Any advice on what to look for would be appreciated.
M mechanic mark Lawn Pro Apr 16, 2023 #2 https://www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/commercial-walk-behind-mowers/w48m/ Google Search Test PTO Switch at dash with multimeter above. Google Search Adjust air gap at PTO Clutch or replace, be sure to Burnish new clutch per instructions. Last edited: Apr 16, 2023
https://www.deere.com/en/parts-and-service/commercial-walk-behind-mowers/w48m/ Google Search Test PTO Switch at dash with multimeter above. Google Search Adjust air gap at PTO Clutch or replace, be sure to Burnish new clutch per instructions.
D davesdrumzzz Forum Newbie Apr 16, 2023 #3 I will let you know what I find. Thank you for your help.
D davesdrumzzz Forum Newbie Apr 29, 2023 #4 Thank you Mechanic Mark, your advice was right on. It was the PTO safety switch. Replaced it and the blades engage. Thanks again .
Thank you Mechanic Mark, your advice was right on. It was the PTO safety switch. Replaced it and the blades engage. Thanks again .