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Poulan Pro Lawn mower blades won't engage
If your Poulan Pro 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 transfers engine power to the deck belt and mower blade system, so if the clutch is not getting power, the clutch solenoid has failed, or the clutch itself is worn out, the blades will not turn. That makes the PTO clutch the most likely cause when riding mower blades are not engaging. Next, check the PTO switch, since a bad switch may not send power to the clutch at all. A quick continuity test with a multimeter can confirm whether the switch is working. If your Poulan Pro mower PTO clutch is not working or your mower PTO switch problem is keeping the deck from running, RepairClinic.com can help you narrow it down fast. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement PTO clutch, PTO switch, mower blade, belt, pulley, or other lawn mower part that fits your specific Poulan Pro machine.
01 - Poulan Pro 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 - Poulan Pro 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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