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Yard-Man Lawn mower blades won't engage
If your Yard-Man lawn mower blades won't engage, the most likely problem is a failed PTO clutch. The PTO clutch connects engine power to the deck through the drive belt, so if the clutch is not getting power, the clutch solenoid is bad, or the clutch itself is worn out, the blades will not turn. The next most common cause is a bad PTO switch, which supplies power to the clutch. When the switch fails, you can end up with a riding mower blades not engaging condition even though the engine runs normally. A multimeter check for continuity can help confirm whether the PTO switch is the issue, but a defective PTO clutch will need to be replaced since it is not repairable. If you are dealing with Yard-Man mower PTO clutch not working or a mower PTO switch problem, start with these two parts before chasing less common causes. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact Yard-Man PTO clutch, PTO switch, or other replacement part that fits your specific lawn mower.
01 - Yard-Man 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 - Yard-Man 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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