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Dixon Lawn mower blades won't engage
If your Dixon lawn mower blades won't engage, the problem usually comes down to the PTO clutch first, then the PTO switch. On many riding mowers, the PTO clutch is what transfers engine power to the deck through the drive belt so the mower blade can turn. If the clutch is not getting power, the clutch solenoid has failed, or the clutch is simply worn out, your Dixon riding mower blades not engaging is the expected result. Since a PTO clutch is not repairable, a failed unit needs to be replaced. If the clutch checks out, the next likely cause is a bad PTO switch. A faulty mower PTO switch problem can prevent voltage from reaching the clutch, which means the clutch will not engage and the blades will not rotate. You can test the switch for continuity with a multimeter to confirm it has failed. If your lawn mower blades won't engage and you need the right PTO clutch, PTO switch, mower blade, belt, pulley, or other Dixon lawn mower parts, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your machine.
01 - Dixon Lawn Mower PTO Clutch
The PTO (Power Take Off) clutch provides a means of manually disconnecting the engine from the blades. When the clutch solenoid is energized, the clutch engages the drive belt to drive the rotation of the lawn mower blades. If the PTO clutch is not getting power, if the clutch solenoid is defective, or if the clutch is worn out, the lawn mower blades will not engage. The PTO clutch is not repairable—if the clutch is defective, you must replace it.
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02 - Dixon Lawn Mower PTO Switch
The PTO switch provides power to the PTO clutch. If the switch is defective, it may not supply power to the PTO clutch. As a result, the clutch won’t engage, and the lawn mower blades won’t rotate. To determine if the switch is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the PTO switch is defective, replace it.
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