Craftsman Mower deck (clutch) Won't engage
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JD 14SB w/blade clutch won't idle unless blade is engaged
Comments (2)It has the BBC system that allows it to idle w/o the blade moving but the idling feature is not working. Mower is about 15 years old. Bad BBC?...See Morecraftsman 917270670 mower won't engaged
Comments (1)Cable as in a wire moving through a sheath? The sheath needs to be stationary at both ends. Usually at one end, it is crimped in, usually the handle. The other end is held by a clamp over the sheath. If it was working before the cable broke and you have the correct cable, then it should just be a matter of adjusting the sheath away from or to the lever on the mower. If the wire inside the sheath pull to engage the deck, loosen the clamp and pull the sheath away a bit from the end of the wire. If the wire pushes to engage the mower loosen the clamp and push more sheath through the clamp to the end of the wire. It may take a few attempts to get it just right. Once you look at it and think about the way it works, you'll figure it out....See MoreMower Deck Won't Engage - JD
Comments (1)Does this have an electric PTO? If so there might be a wire that is getting hot and not allowing you to turn on the deck....See MoreMower Deck (clutch) squeaks loudly when engage blades
Comments (2)Mine tends to squeak when engaged as well, along with the engine slowing for a split second (Husqvarna YTH series, which are the same as Craftsmen tractors). The engine slowing for a moment has to do with the sudden load change as the clutch for the PTO engages, and the squeak is probably from the belt coming up to full tension as it begins to turn. I wouldn't worry about it....See Morebill_kapaun
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