southfreedon
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Nearly finished with my new toy: 1993 Western Auto Wizard. Replaced spindles & idlers on the deck but every time I engage the blade it kills the motor. Any ideas?
Nearly finished with my new toy: 1993 Western Auto Wizard. Replaced spindles & idlers on the deck but every time I engage the blade it kills the motor. Any ideas?
KK - You're a life saver!!!
As far as performance - Nothing seems to be wrong with the engine...A lot of power...A lot of speed...But, when I engage the blades, it comes to a complete stop! Also, just idling, the belt smells smoky...Almost like the belt is too small but it seems to fit fine...
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Nearly finished with my new toy: 1993 Western Auto Wizard. Replaced spindles & idlers on the deck but every time I engage the blade it kills the motor. Any ideas?
My idea is to separate the safety shut down system from all other possible causes for the engine to shut down when the blades are engaged.
To do this the magneto grounding wire ( kill wire ) on the side of the engine is temporarily disconnected. If it now runs when blades are engaged the problem is electrical.
To kill the engine turn the key switch to off and touch the disconnected wire to ground.
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who has installed the belt incorrectly...I'll attach a picture with hopes of getting some input...[pix removed]
Note: The diagram on the deck shows that the belt goes around the fork on the front. However, the more I think about it, the more I think the belt may need to go through the fork. Thoughts?
Donnie B