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Snapper Lawn mower blades won't engage
If your Snapper lawn mower blades won't engage, the problem is usually in the PTO clutch or the PTO switch. On many riding mowers, the PTO clutch uses an energized solenoid to engage the drive belt and turn the mower blade assembly, so if the clutch is not getting power, the solenoid has failed, or the clutch is worn out, the blades will not spin. A defective PTO switch is the next most likely cause because it supplies power to the clutch. If the switch cannot send voltage, the clutch will not engage and your riding mower blades not engaging issue will continue. You can check the PTO switch with a multimeter for continuity, but the PTO clutch itself is not repairable and must be replaced if faulty. For a Snapper mower PTO clutch not working or a mower PTO switch problem, start with these two parts before chasing less common causes. RepairClinic.com makes it easier to match the right replacement part to your machine. Enter your model number to find the exact Snapper PTO clutch, PTO switch, blade, belt, or other lawn mower part that fits your specific mower.
01 - Snapper 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 - Snapper 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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