Surrey,UK based 244/5 4 #1 Posted March 9, 2023 Appreciate some help, please : I have a 30y+ old 244/5 which runs reasonably well until the cutters are engaged, then the power drops and the tractor struggles to cut, whilst revs drop and it sometimes just stalls. Any ideas would be appreciated - thanks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,242 #2 Posted March 9, 2023 @Surrey,UK based 244/5 NEWBIE , first thought is attachment , is in very poor condition , mower deck build up , related bearings , need reservice , pto / clutch wear / condition . you might also have related corrosion / shorting to related wiring operation . recommend dropping , removing mower deck , remove mule drive , and inspect for heavy drag / resistance areas . you will probably find a collection of drag / failure areas . have you done anything at all on this for maintenance ? is there help available ? a local shop , another W/ H OWNER ? there are UK MEMBERS ON THIS SITE , maybe some connection ? good luck , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,242 #3 Posted March 9, 2023 @Ed Kennell as you know collective drag is a killer , often refer to , how easily does it move by hand ? with engine off , key in pocket , can you move belt driven area to unit , easily ? done / seen many at this stage , hard to imagine thinking that this is how it should be . UK , members will probably hop on , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,453 #4 Posted March 9, 2023 Is the engine just slowing down with lack of power or is it loosing ignition and quits running? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,803 #5 Posted March 9, 2023 Using the service manual shown above, check that the governor is fully opening the throttle when a load is suddenly put on the engine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surrey,UK based 244/5 4 #6 Posted March 9, 2023 Thanks for the prompt reply. It has been serviced annually, lately by a mobile mechanic not the hugely expensive 'garden machinery experts' - so no serious work done since new clutch 3y ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surrey,UK based 244/5 4 #7 Posted March 9, 2023 28 minutes ago, peter lena said: @Ed Kennell as you know collective drag is a killer , often refer to , how easily does it move by hand ? with engine off , key in pocket , can you move belt driven area to unit , easily ? done / seen many at this stage , hard to imagine thinking that this is how it should be . UK , members will probably hop on , pete I'll check this - thanks again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surrey,UK based 244/5 4 #8 Posted March 9, 2023 20 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: Is the engine just slowing down with lack of power or is it loosing ignition and quits running? It does both, sometimes cuts out and wheezes to a halt, other times it just won't restart for a while.If I leave it a few minutes it reluctantly starts and drives slowly without the cutters 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surrey,UK based 244/5 4 #9 Posted March 9, 2023 21 minutes ago, lynnmor said: Using the service manual shown above, check that the governor is fully opening the throttle when a load is suddenly put on the engine. When this rains ceases that'll be done.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
