My Cub Cadet rzt s54, the blades will not engage. I have replaced: the PTO switch, the PTO clutch, the fuse, and the safety switch under the seat, but the blades still won't engage.
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I've had the same problem twice with my rider. Is there a drive belt for the blades? My Craftsman riding mower has a long belt that has to engage the blades when you move the "blade engage" handle. One time the belt broke and I needed a new one. The other time, there was so much debris on the mower deck, the belt wasn't making full contact with the belt drive spindles, as there was a bunch of dry leaves and grass wrapped around the drive spindles, making the spindles slippery so the belt was slipping.
I appreciate your suggestions, but I am not getting power to the PTO clutch that drives the belts, I disconnect the wires from the PTO and when I test it , it test ok, and its brand new. Thanks for your suggestions. Sears/Craftsman blades run off the crankshaft with a pulley, same as the wheels. Cub Cadet runs off an electric clutch that although operates off the crankshaft, it only spins when the PTO switch kicks in. It actually operates like a clutch in your car.
Did you replace the clutch solenoid? www.repairclinic.com/
No I didnt replace that , I dont have a owners book so im kind of shooting in the dark. I do know there is no power getting from the ignition to the PTO switch.
jxknight,
you can download owner's manual for free here...if interested:
www.cubcadet.com/
or call 1-877-428-2349 for assistance.
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