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    Jul 14, 2012, 06:41 AM
    CHANGING blades
    I changed the blades on a Huskee 42" 18.5 Hp had a hard time getting one of the blades off, now the blades will not turn, the lever goes down like it should.
    What could be the problem? Is it possible the bearing or spindle got messed up while trying to get the blade off? There is a scratching noise when you turn the blades by hand it seems a little hard to turn by hand.
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    Jul 16, 2012, 05:28 PM
    Hi,
    Disconnect the belt from the engine pulley and engage the deck. Now check the spindles for freedom of movement. The scratching sound you hear is liable to be the spindle brake. Something is out of place if that is not it.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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    Jul 16, 2012, 05:43 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by crigby View Post
    Hi,
    Disconnect the belt from the engine pulley and engage the deck. Now check the spindles for freedom of movement. The scratching sound you hear is liable to be the spindle brake. Something is out of place if that is not it.
    Peace,
    Clarke
    Thanks Clark it was the spring in the wrong place and the pto cable not under the belt. sja.
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