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How to Engage Lawn Mower Blades on a John Deere
How to Engage Lawn Mower Blades on a John Deere. There are different types of drive systems for John Deere lawn mowers. The first, and most common, is a mechanical system--a pulley that slides into position by a lever, which creates tension on the mower deck belt and causes the blades to turn. The second is an electrical system; an electric brake...
There are different types of drive systems for John Deere lawn mowers. The first, and most common, is a mechanical system--a pulley that slides into position by a lever, which creates tension on the mower deck belt and causes the blades to turn. The second is an electrical system; an electric brake clutch is turned on by a switch that then sends a 12-volt current to the clutch, which enables a brake that has a pulley below it. The pulley engages the mower drive belt causing the blades to turn.
Mechanical Blade Engagement
Turn the key to the "on" position, advance the throttle to half speed and allow the engine to warm up for 2 minutes.
Lower the mower to the desired cutting height. Check for any debris around the mower.
Engage the mower blades; push the lever to the right of the steering wheel all the way forward.
Electric Blade Engagement
Turn the key to the "on" position, advance the throttle to half speed and allow the engine to warm up for 2 minutes.
Lower the mower to the desired cutting height. Check for any debris around the mower.
Engage the mower blades; pull up on the yellow "PTO" switch to the right of the steering wheel.
