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I have a John Deer riding mower and the problem is when I pull up the knob to start the cutting blade , nothing happens ! Is it a belt ? If so , how do I get to it?
The pulley is on the front of the motor for the belt and runs under and back to the blades. If you open the hood and do not see the belt it has broken off at some point.
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sounds like a bad PTO, that is the electrical gizmo on the bottom of the engine's driveshaft which engages the bottom pulley, running the deck. you might luck out and find the fuse is blown so follow the wire from the PTO back until you find the fat part in the wire. the fat part is an in line fuse holder with a fuse in it. if the fuse is bad and blows again, you need a new PTO
make sure the battery is fully charged, check all electrical connections and clean them with vinegar and rinse well with demineralized water afterward.
Check fuses.Does the dash light for PTO come on?Right side screen by pedals sometimes comes in contact with wires and cuts them.This happens mainly on the older units.
May be a safety switch not letting the PTO engage the clutch? Also check your voltage at the battery...too low a voltage won't let the clutch engage either. Should be between 13.3-14v at full throttle.
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