Toro Timecutter SS4235 blades won't engage

reynoldston

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Just because you get voltage to the clutch doesn't mean you are getting amperage.
 

Fish

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OK!!!! Thanks for taking this one over!!!!!!
 

wrdabney

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Hold the press, it's been confirmed...I'm an idiot. When I jumpered the seat switch earlier and tested the blades I failed to realize that my blade clutch plug was still unplugged from when I was testing it earlier. So after a bunch of hooplah it comes down to a measley little seat switch. Nothing a wire nut and a little snipping couldn't fix right quick. Bypassed the seat switch, pulled the pto switch out and voila, that beautiful noise of spinning blades I've been wanting to hear for a while now. I appreciate all of the help from everyone, especially fish.
 

Fish

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Good, great to hear it!!!
 

wrdabney

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I just don't understand how it would drive with the faulty seat switch but the blades would not engage. Oh well, at least it's working now
 

reynoldston

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Its working now and you are happy so that is what counts. That is the different voltage and amperage is the reason the switch isn't working.
 

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Just saying thanks for this thread, my Toro Timecutter 74366 would stop and start on blades engaging. After checking everything mentioned here I found and fixed the problem, simple and easy. I recently replaced the V-belt which required removing the clutch. Apparently I didn't plug the clutch wires back in snugly when I reassembled things. Plugged it in all the way and voilà! Back to mowing. Thanks to everyone willing to help people out.

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BATComm1

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I know this is an old thread but I'm fighting this problem, my brake control assembly has been none functional for 2 years, I have the green/black wires jumpered so it would start.. So none of my safety has worked for 2 years.. That being said I am picking up an new one tomorrow because I have a teenager starting to mow and well.. Let's just say.. All safety is needed.. ?.. I was mowing and the blades just stopped, mower kept running but no blades...
 
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