Atco Commodore B14 cylinder always rotating

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Hi,
Wondering If anybody can help me out please.

I picked up what I believe to be a cheap B14, I've got the engine running and drive works fine.

However the cylinder is constantly rotating without handle being engaged. I've tried adjusting the cable tension in both directions but it does nothing.

I am at a loss what to do.

Many thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.

Thanks. (Please do move if I've posted in wrong section or would be better elsewhere)

 

[dougand3]

Check in here: https://oldlawnmowerclub.co.uk/sites/default/files/opmanual/Atco Commodore B14-B17-B20.pdf

 

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Check in here: https://oldlawnmowerclub.co.uk/sites/default/files/opmanual/Atco Commodore B14-B17-B20.pdf

Thanks for your reply. I own the original manuals for the mower and have followed their exact instructions but with no luck adjusting the cable tension screws

 

[dougand3]

What is always spinning - drive rollers or reel cutters?

 

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Check in here: https://oldlawnmowerclub.co.uk/sites/default/files/opmanual/Atco Commodore B14-B17-B20.pdf

Thanks for your reply. I own the original manuals for the mower and have followed their exact instructions but with no luck adjusting the cable tension scree

What is always spinning - drive rollers or reel cutters?

Cutting cylinder, the drive works as should

 

[dougand3]

Sounds like the clutch for reel cutters is stuck engaged. Does clutch handle operate properly? Does wire inside cable housing move back & forth? Take pics of where the clutch cable enters clutch near cutters.

 

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Clutch handle operating fine and wires are oiled and moving freely inside their outer cables.

 

[dougand3]

Hopefully somebody who's worked on one will chime in.

 

[bertsmobile1]

Clutch plates have rusted together
PIA job but pull the clutch off dissasemble it lightly sand the fibre plates and steel plates
Reassemble

 

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Clutch plates have rusted together
PIA job but pull the clutch off dissasemble it lightly sand the fibre plates and steel plates
Reassemble

Clutch plates all moving freely