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jaylah182
Oct 31, 2006, 01:11 PM
I have a Lowe's MTD mower. The blades will not engage.

thebriggsdude
Oct 31, 2006, 09:11 PM
Have you checked the usual? Deck belt, cables, etc.

jaylah182
Nov 2, 2006, 01:55 PM
Have you checked the usual? deck belt, cables, etc.?

I replaced the deck belt. No change.

thebriggsdude
Nov 3, 2006, 12:24 AM
Ok, (don't have a mtd right here to go out and check so... )
I'd check (manual blade engagement right?) to make sure the linkage and or cable is not broken itself... (should move the engagement pulley down on the deck) make sure no grass, etc is lodged anywhere.

newaukumdon
Nov 11, 2006, 06:43 PM
Is it an electromagnetic engagement? Meaning is it a switch that engages or a lever?

RichardBondMan
Nov 11, 2006, 06:55 PM
I have a Lowes MTD mower. The blades will not engage.
Check to see if the belt or belts are loose and perhaps worn.

newaukumdon
Nov 11, 2006, 07:16 PM
I replaced the deck belt. No change.

Check the engagement method. Some newer models will use electromagnetic clutches.