I was simply mowing when the mower stopped cutting. I chscked the belt and it was still in place. I checked the engage switch and it was in the engaged position. If you move the blade by hand it turns the pullys and clutch. The tractor drives so the upper pully is working. It looks to have an elecric clutch for the bottom pully
what do i need to do to get this mower working?

Jeff, May 2007

Jeff, on the right hand side of the mower there's an electrical connector for the blade clutch that may have come undone, this connector needs to be unplugged for belt replacement (as I found out today) and it's not a very secure connection. Mine pulled apart easily. You'll probably have to remove the cutting deck to get far enough under to see the wire running to the clutch but the whole deck is held on with only two retaining clips. If your connector is indeed still connected you may need to find a new (or used) clutch assembly. Good luck!

Floyd, May 2007

Same thing happened to me. Just bought it in used condition. Started right up first 6 or 7 starts. Ran like a champ. Stalled it in heavy grass. Put it in neutral, disengaged table, depressed clutch, made sure I was on seat to engage safety switch, battery is new, turned key ... nothing. I am considering replacing the starter but would like to avoid it. Maybe it has some unusual quirk? Let me know if you get any positive responses? Thanx.

Lawrence Hittle, May 2007