Repairing the Blade Release Switch on a John Deere Mower?

poehere
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September 19, 20170 found this helpful

Sears has an excellent step by step repair guide for this problem. It will show you how to troubleshoot, fix, or change this switch. Here is the link to download the PDF file.

www.searspartsdirect.com/.../how-to-replace-a-mower-safety-switch...

This video will show you how to fix or change the engage cable on your tractor.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvAr23Lcl5w

This video shows you how to change the PTO switch on your tractor.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swh0De66DjQ

cybergrannie
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September 20, 20170 found this helpful

You do not give very much information on John Deere model so answers will have to be for general generic repair.

• There could be more than one problem so if these suggestions do not solve your problem then a call or visit to your local John Deere store would probably be your next step as they will have any parts you may need and can tell you how to do the repairs.
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• This suggestion is from John Deere: Shut the engine off and if it's a manual PTO, make sure your deck engagement spring is connected correctly and if it's an electric PTO, again, check the belt. It could be your bearings and your spindle pockets, or spindles, have seized up.
• All of these links have good information.
• homeguides.sfgate.com/lawnmower-blades-wont-engage-95245...
• www.deere.com/.../Scotts-S1642-S1742-S2046.pdf
• www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swh0De66DjQ
• www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvAr23Lcl5w

You can also contact John Deere about any problem and they will send information on repairs.

www.deere.com/.../contact_us.html

coville123
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September 30, 20170 found this helpful

Here is a link to a step by step guide on how to fix your problem.www.searspartsdirect.com/.../how-to-replace-a-mower-safety-switch...