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Why does my mower die when I engage the blades?
If a pulley doesn’t spin freely, it can cause the engine to die when the blades are engaged. The pulleys in your lawn tractor are driven by the drive belt, and turn the spindles. If a pulley doesn’t spin freely, it can cause the engine to die when the blades are engaged.
What causes a riding lawn mower to die?
A clogged fuel filter can also cause a mower engine to die. Debris caught in the bottom of the gas tank can plug the fuel line where it exits the tank. Change the fuel filter — which is also a good practice if you have moisture issues. Drain, clean and refill a dirty gas tank.
How to adjust the brakes on a Murray lawn tractor?
Over time, the brake on your Murray lawn tractor will begin to loosen on the rear axle of the lawn tractor, and you will have to push the brake pedal in sooner to stop in time. For safety purposes, the lawn tractor should be able to stop from full speed in 5 feet, recommends the Murray Lawn Tractor… Loading…
How do you fix brakes on a riding lawn mower?
Hydrostatic Transmission Repairs To adjust the brakes on a mower with a hydrostatic transmission, ensure the engine is turned off. Set the parking brake and disengage the transmission with the freewheel control. Locate the brake adjustment mechanism on the right side of the rear transaxle.
Why does my Murray lawn tractor not move?
If the tires turn, continue to tighten the hex nut. When the tires don’t roll forward, with the parking brake engaged, the drive brake is set correctly. If you put your lawn tractor in forward and it won’t move, it may not be a brake issue. The problem could be the clutch needs adjusted.
Where is the hex nut on a Murray lawn tractor?
With the engine turned off, the transmission in neutral and the parking brake engaged, locate the hex nut on the outer side of the gearbox. Use a wrench to turn the hex nut clockwise to tighten the drive brake, or turn the hex nut counterclockwise to loosen the drive brake.