Jump to content
Capsbearsfan

Hit something while mowing...

Recommended Posts

Capsbearsfan

Hello,  I am new here.  Sorry if this is not in the correct place.

i have a 210-5 (38” single blade) was mowing and hit something hard that shut everything off.  I turned the pto off, restarted the engine without an issue, but now the pto will not engage.  I did check the belt, and not sure what to look at past that.  Any direction would be great.

thabk you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
lynnmor

Does the mower blade rotate by hand?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
Capsbearsfan

Yes the blade spins free as the belt allows.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
gwest_ca

30" blade? Click on the pictures. Not necessarily the model you have but should be configured the same.

 

 

Garry

  • Like 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
953 nut
4 hours ago, Capsbearsfan said:

now the pto will not engage.

:WRS:

With the engine not running and the key in the on position you should hear a loud click when the PTO switch is turned on. If not there could be a blown fuse or a wire that has come disconnected.

  • Like 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
KC9KAS

Maybe when you hit whatever, the belt jumped a pulley and isn't in the correct position to rotate easily.

  • Like 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
Capsbearsfan

Thank you, I checked the PTO switch without the motor and no click, so I started checking voltages.  Turned out my battery was about dead, and eithe the stator or voltage regulator are bad.  So I charged it (ordered both stator and reg) figured I could mow while it is fully charged.  Mowed about 10 minutes and it caught on fire!!  Not sure if there is a fusible link off the ignition switch, but that appears where it started.  Luckily not too much damage was done.  Now I just need some more parts....

  • Sad 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
posifour11

Oh, geez. Hope it works out. 

  • Thanks 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
The Gman

Maybe the regulator caused the problem. If not current protected properly, a spike could have caused it to fail. With no voltage control it might have let the smoke out, (blown the diode up) and all hell broke loose. I'm sure when you cut out the burnt remains you'll find out. :wacko:

Let us know 

  • Thanks 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
953 nut
4 hours ago, Capsbearsfan said:

Not sure if there is a fusible link off the ignition switch, but that appears where it started.

Sorry to hear about the fire, hope this wiring diagram will help. I would have expected the 15 amp fuse to blow first.

 

  • Excellent 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
Capsbearsfan

Thank you, only have had a few minutes to tear into it.  A single wire from the ignition switch had all of the rubber melted off, and what looked lIke the end of a fuse holder in what was left of the charred mess.  Luckily, the fire was mostly contained to the wires directly off the ignition switch, all others are ok. After looking at the wiring schematic ( super helpful, Thank you!)  I am thinking the diode is what the hard parts were in the wiring.  Unfortunately I will not have too much time to dig into it until next week.

  • Like 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
Capsbearsfan

Finally had some time to work on it today.  Basically cut out the plug and wires from the ignition switch and retired it.  Everything except the wire from the engine.  So now, as long as I charge the battery, it runs/mows fine.  My winter project will be to get a new stator and/or voltage regulator.  Thank to everyone for all the help

  • Like 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Similar Content

    • the jeep driver
      By the jeep driver
      My daughter was using the Wheel Horse rider to mow, I was push mowing.  She drives over to me and says, "Dad, the blades aren't turning." I look at the mower, she's got the blades engaged (lever forward) but nothing is moving.  I disengage the blades, and re-engage... nothing.  No movement from the belt nor clutch.  Then I notice the smell, and look closer, the belt is so hot is melting on the clutch.  Or rather, the clutch is so hot it's melting the belt.  Melting occurred. 

      While the clutch is disengaged, I can spin the clutch freely; and whilst it's engaged, it won't move. 

      So, what did I do now?  Peter told me to lube that needle bearing, but I couldn't find a write up/how to anywhere, so I was putting it off until after the leaves were done falling in the Fall.  I haven't taken anything off yet, other than the pins that hold the pinion and such, and the little brake pad.  I see there are two snap rings, assume they come off, and then the assembly slides out as a whole? 

       
      Some pictures of the clutch, can anyone tell if it's usable from them?
       

       

       

       
       
    • decvt79
      By decvt79
      My 1999 270H with 48” deck is having an issue getting power to PTO.   Checked PTO with jumper to battery and it worked fine and I’ve actually been cutting grass using the jumper for awhile.  I checked power from PTO switch to PTO and there is none.  I checked PTO switch and it appeared OK but I replaced it anyway and still no power to PTO.   Then checked brown/tan wire leading to switch and there is none.   Could the issue be the NMIR module and is there a good way to check it.  If bad, where is the best place to get a replacement and do other brands/models have NMIR a modules I can use.    Also, would suppling battery power directly to PTO switch and bypassing NMIR result in switch working.
    • trident
      By trident
      Need some help. My 800 Special has an electric PTO. It is not working. Checked Ohms - nothing. My questions are 1) how does the PTO come off and 2) can they be rebuilt? I took the bolt out that I thought holds it on but no luck. Must be something more?
    • BMW1
      By BMW1
      What direction does the front PTO Pulley turn on a wheel horse D180 with a Kohler K482 as you face the front of the tractor?
       
      I want to get a hydraulic pump for a Johnson 10 loader I will be mounting to tractor and want to make sure I get a pump that rotates the correct direction.
       
       
       
    • DMB41
      By DMB41
      Hi All,
       
      My first post on here so apologies in advance for any rookie mistakes.
       
      First off, I am the proud owner of a "new to me" 312-8. I took it out for a spin yesterday and when I engaged the PTO, currently there is a 42 in side discharge mower deck on it, there were sparks flying from the disk directly below the muffler (maybe the flywheel or clutch?). Any idea what that may be and what needs to be addressed?
       
      Thank you !!
×
×
  • Create New...