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Clutch not engaging deck belt

#1

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Hydestone

I had a belt pop off and wrap around the clutch. After removing it and replacing the belt, it no longer works. It does turn, but barely and makes some sort of rattling noise. Any idea what is happening?



#2

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mechanic mark

https://www.google.com/search?q=how....69i57j0l5.23486j1j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

remove negative battery cable for safety & remove PTO CLUTCH & test per videos.


#3

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Hydestone

Awesome, thanks Mark. I’ll test it then post up my findings.

Any suggestions on where to get a good deal on a clutch? Amazon?


#4

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mechanic mark

google part number from your old PTO clutch. if you have to purchase be sure to burnish new PTO clutch.

https://www.google.com/search?q=how...ome..69i57.29216j1j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

https://ogura-clutch.com/files/pdfIMP/PTOinstallation.pdf


#5

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Hydestone

I am having some issues trying to remove the clutch. I don’t have an impact driver, trying to use ratchet by the motor is turning. Any ideas how to stop it from turning? Is holding the shaft with a pipe wrench a bad idea?


#6

H

Hydestone

Can’t get the wrench on the pipe shaft to hold it.

I’m afraid I’ll break of plastic fins if I try to jamb something in the top of motor.


#7

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mechanic mark

remove spark plugs & place a piece of rope in spark plug holes, rope the size of pull cord on lawnmower, then remove bolt on crankshaft.


#8

H

Hydestone

Ok. I’ll give that a shot. Was going to shoot over to Home Depot to grab an air driver. Would prefer to save the $$!


#9

H

Hydestone

I removed the spark plug and put some starter cord in as far as I could. Just kept spinning.

You said remove spark plugs and put in holes...there is only 1 spark plug that I am aware of.

Also, is it ok to put cord in there on an OHV engine?


#10

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Hydestone

Swung by the depot and picked up an impact driver. Removed old clutch...ohms were at 7.7. Put the new one on, all systems go. He old craftsman lives on.

Thanks for all your help!


#11

7394

7394

Hydestone said:
I removed the spark plug and put some starter cord in as far as I could. Just kept spinning.

You said remove spark plugs and put in holes...there is only 1 spark plug that I am aware of.

Also, is it ok to put cord in there on an OHV engine?
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Just FWIW: If you fill the combustion chamber with the rope, of course leaving a good length hanging out to later remove it, the engine will turn & compress it & turn no further. That's how that works..

And fine to use on OHV & Flattys.


#12

PTmowerMech

PTmowerMech

For tools you only need once every 1 million years, your local parts house usually rents or even loans them. There's upfront costs, just incase you don't bring it back. But they refund the money when you return it.


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