whateverworks
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I have a yardman rider which starts fine and drives fine but the instance the blades are engaged the motor shuts off. any thoughts? thanks.
yardman rider shutting down when blades engaged
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TonyPrin
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The mower is most likely shutting down because the engine is overworked. I suggest trying the following in this order based on what's easiest: cleaning or replacing the air filter, checking and replacing the spark plug, replacing the fuel filter, cleaning the carburetor, and replacing the belt. Also make certain you're off the choke.
Uh, I did that the other day on my Country Clipper.
Parking brake was set. I don't know why the engine cut out when I engaged the blade PTO just because the parking brake was set, but it did. Guessing it is a deliberate design decision.
Parking brake was set. I don't know why the engine cut out when I engaged the blade PTO just because the parking brake was set, but it did. Guessing it is a deliberate design decision.
When you set the Parking brake you can get off the machine but if the PTO is on it kills the machine so you wont get hurt. You can also start must machines when your off of it when the parking brake is set but the PTO must be off.
I could start it just fine with butt in seat and PTO off with parking brake set. Agree, I think there is an interlock. Don't think there is a mechanical connection, but it sounded like the blades were wedged when I tried to start them.
Doesn't really matter. Lesson learned.
I think to start on most machines with brake set, PTO must be off and drive levers all the way out.
To run drives and deck, brake must be off, butt on seat. This prevents personal injury or drive damage.
My 2010 badboy has 5 relays...no one has a schematic!
To run drives and deck, brake must be off, butt on seat. This prevents personal injury or drive damage.
My 2010 badboy has 5 relays...no one has a schematic!
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I am assuming that your Yardsman is a tractor style mower
The most common reason for the engine stopping the instant you turn the blades on is a faulty seat switch or a stuck reverse switch
Simple test is to start the mower, set the parking brake then lift your butt off the seat .
If the switches ( both parking & Seat ) are working properly then the engine will continue to run .
To test if you have a deck problem , remove the deck belt then engage the blades .
Engine stops = mower problem
Engine continues to run = deck problem
Always best to diagnose first.
BEcause there are quite a few different transmissions which all ave slightly different wiring we will need the model & serial number off the tag under the seat for more specific testing proceedures .
Check for obstructions between blade and deck.