Why does my lawn mower stop when I put the blade down?

The pulleys in your lawn tractor are driven by the drive belt, and turn the spindles. If a pulley doesn’t spin freely, it can cause the engine to die when the blades are engaged. If a pulley doesn’t spin freely, it can cause the engine to die when the blades are engaged.

Why does my lawn mower keep stopping?

A clogged air filter can cut off the required air supply to the lawnmower’s carburetor and cause the engine to stop repeatedly. Read the lawnmower’s owner’s manual if you’re not sure how to access the air filter, and check whether or not the air filter is blocked by dirt or other debris.

What causes a riding mower to stop moving?

A dead or failing battery may keep your riding mower from moving in any direction. A weak battery may have enough power to start the mower but not enough to drive it. As a result, a lawn mower may start successfully but shut down once power demand on the engine increases.

Why does my tractor keep stalling?

The most common cause of a diesel tractor stalling is a clogged or damaged fuel cap vent. If the tractor runs without issue, then the problem is the fuel cap. Either try cleaning the cap, then putting it back, or order a new one.

Why does my Kubota tractor keep stalling?

If your Kubota tractor is starting OK, but then shutting off, you most likely have an issue with fuel starvation. You will need to check for fuel and/or airflow issues by checking the fuel filter, pump, and lines, as well as the air lines and air filters.

What happens when the cutting deck is engaged on a riding mower?

Solution If the engine dies when the cutting deck is engaged, there is likely one of the following three possible scenarios: The riding mower is in a reverse gear. If the mowing deck is engaged and the unit is in reverse, the mower will shut down as part of a safety feature.

Why does my Craftsman lawn mower stop running?

I have a 12 year old 19.5 hp craftesmen riding lawn mower that runs at high and low ideal when no blades are engaged but now when i engage the blades the motor stops running. Changed oil,changed plugs ,changed air filter,washed ,air tires. No luck fixing. Answered! View the answer I have this problem too Is this a good question?

What causes a riding lawn mower to cut off?

Release it too quickly and the engine could stall, but other reasons can cause engine cut-off too. In addition to letting the clutch out too soon, a number of problems may kill your engine as it fires.

Why does my lawn mower stall when the blades are engaged?

My suspicion is that if there was a gas problem to the effect that there is not enough power to turn the blades, then the mower would not shut off so immediately when the lever to engage the blades is just barely moved.

Why is my riding mower not engaging the cutting deck?

An object or obstruction (such as an ant hill, clump of matted grass clippings or large tree branch) is jammed underneath the cutting deck or in the cutting deck drive system preventing the moving parts from engaging properly. Inspect for obstructions and carefully remove if necessary.

What kind of mower stops when no blades are engaged?

Why are the blades on my lawn mower cutting off?

Turn your mower off and check how the blades turn underneath the deck. Any obstruction, damaged pulley shaft, or seized pulley can be the cause of that. Check your belt and make sure it is properly routed and that it does not get hang up at at of the belt guides.