drewkeller
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I think there is something bent on my deck or deck support (or not attached right), making the engine pulley grind against the front of the deck when it's in the "up" position. I think it may be crooked: the left side looks a bit forward and the right side is real close to the rear wheel (see photos). I've replaced a couple things on the mower recently, but I think I got everything back where it belonged and the mower seemed to be working great until I ran into a stump.
Things I tried:
* Adjusting the forward/back position of the deck. Positioning it further back caused the blades to spin even with the deck in the "up" position. If it is untensioned enough to NOT spin the blades, then it is back to grinding.
* Took the deck off and looked for something bent. Didn't find anything obvious. (Bent one of the hanger bars sideways a bit getting the deck off. They are not sturdy in that direction. Easy enough to bend back... and no change in the overall result.)
My mower is an MTD circa 2001, model number 13AN678G205
If I need to get another photo of something, let me know
BTW, getting that rear extension spring back on was a real pain in the neck (literally!). What's the normal method for doing that? I finally got it using a winch, but that doesn't seem right.
Things I tried:
* Adjusting the forward/back position of the deck. Positioning it further back caused the blades to spin even with the deck in the "up" position. If it is untensioned enough to NOT spin the blades, then it is back to grinding.
* Took the deck off and looked for something bent. Didn't find anything obvious. (Bent one of the hanger bars sideways a bit getting the deck off. They are not sturdy in that direction. Easy enough to bend back... and no change in the overall result.)
My mower is an MTD circa 2001, model number 13AN678G205
If I need to get another photo of something, let me know
BTW, getting that rear extension spring back on was a real pain in the neck (literally!). What's the normal method for doing that? I finally got it using a winch, but that doesn't seem right.
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