I replaced the blades and now they do not turn? I tried to engage the blades and smoke came boiling out. I immediately disengaged them. What did I do wrong? Did I break something else? It is a Murray 40" Sears bought mower.

Please help. I have done this before years ago but never encountered a problem like this.

Thank You Kindly. Ron

Ron Arnold, July 2007

Hi, no the deck is not bent and the blades are the OEM blades for Murray and are the right size; not restricted or anything.

Thanks for the reply. I'm still baffled.

Ron

Ron Arnold, July 2007

Is your deck bent? are the blades too long?

Tom_Va, July 2007