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After I start it and release the Park brake, and move the Control Levers to go forward or backward - nothing, mower just sits there, no forward or reverse. (Can engage the PTO and blades spin) FIXED.

Both fixed : 1) "no start" problem 2) engine shuts off when parking brake is released. I removed the 3 screws that secure the Control Panel to the frame, because I was going to remove the Starter key switch to test it. When I lifted the Panel, I discovered the multi-wire connector to the...

--- IS600Z Model 5901701, 48", with 25hp B&S engine --- I go to move the mower into the barn. a) When I turn the key to the ON position, we can hear a click-noise at the engine (a relay at rear?). However, it will NOT start when turning the key to the START position. 1) Parking brake and PTO...

Hilarious ... five months later the OP responds ... :)

A great write-up with quality photos and attention to detail. Thanks for posting this!!

One parting shot, if anyone lurks back here ... I wonder why they don't use a bearing cover washer on the underside of the pulley??

There we go - two new bright-n-shiny idler pulleys installed to 37 lb/ft, in 30 mins. Need to clean the deck, then tomorrow, belt arrives, and should be back mowing

Thanks for the info ... and yes, Ferris does call for the "pulley shield" washer, then the nut (Ferris calls them "bearing cover washer" ) ...

Thanks for your prompt reply. I should have mentioned the nut is a self locking shoulder nut, so think the split washer is not required. (Sorry, I get a bit retentive, being a software engineer and have been wrenching on autos and motorcycles for fifty years :) )

One of the idler pulley's (part# 5101794) bearing disintegrated, taking the drive belt with it. This deck uses two of these pulleys, so I'm replacing both (these can't be lubricated), even though the second one seems fine. Anyway, is there published torque specs for the securing nut? I've...