DLT3000 - Mower engages but inconstisent

[cxcal1]

When I engage the mower the blades will not not turn or when they do turn on it comes on really slow and not a full strength.

I noticed the pulley idler is very loose. Is this normal? Could a bolt have come out?

Engaged mower dies when I try to cut the grass.. if I sit idle (engaged) and away from grass the blades turn faster..

Need help

 

[wjjones]

When I engage the mower the blades will not not turn or when they do turn on it comes on really slow and not a full strength.

I noticed the pulley idler is very loose. Is this normal? Could a bolt have come out?

Engaged mower dies when I try to cut the grass.. if I sit idle (engaged) and away from grass the blades turn faster..

Need help

Welcome to the Forum!..cxcal1.. You could have a bad idler pulley, or spindle pulley bearings it sounds like some pulley bearings are going bad bogging it down. How does the belt look?

 

[cxcal1]

Belt has some play in it.

Not sure if thats from the pulley issue?

Should there be a bolt in the middle of the pulley ilder?

 

[wjjones]

Belt has some play in it.

Not sure if thats from the pulley issue?

Should there be a bolt in the middle of the pulley ilder?

Yes there should be a bolt in the middle of the pulleys. Can you post the model#?

 

[cxcal1]

Current Model: 917-275810

 

[Carscw]

I going to go with a bad or missing spring

(( racing is the only sport that you need two balls ))

 

[wjjones]

Current Model: 917-275810

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/par...47/1509200?pathTaken=&prst=0&shdMod=917275810

 

[cxcal1]

Thanks I'll check into the parts list.

 

[cxcal1]

What does the idler spring connect to?

 

[wjjones]

What does the idler spring connect to?

There should be a slot on the front center of the deck right in front of the idler/ pivot pulley arm.