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    Jun 16, 2007, 05:37 PM
    Mower blades won't disengage
    I have a MTD yard machine and the mower blades will engage but won't disengage. Any help on what could be wrong would be appreciated.
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    Jun 18, 2007, 10:24 AM
    I have a murray 12hp 38" mower but the blades won't engage.I have replaced the belt and blades still won't engage.Any help on what could be wrong?
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    Aug 4, 2007, 10:48 PM
    Sounds As Though You Need To Look At The Deck And Where You See The Pulleys In The Center , Spray A Good Quality Lubricant On The Arm And Try And Move It, You Could Also Have A Spring Missing, Or Disconnected.

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