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How do you check the electric clutch on a MTD riding mower? Mine seems to have a lot of free play. Is this normal?
By Kevin P.
I have a 42" 7 speed MTD Gold riding mower with a 19 hp Kohler engine. I can not get it to start. I have checked the fuel filter, replaced the battery and the spark plug and cleaned the carberator. When I hit it with some starter fluid, it cranks but just falls dead, then won't start again. The last time is did start was last summer. My son tried to jump it, but inverted the positive and the negative cables. Any ideas?
By Duane C
You need to check the wires on your chassis. He has burned a few of them up that go to the kill switch and also the solenoid on the mower.
My MTD model Briggs & Stratton engine 42A707 (700) won't start but keeps spinning. It stops running and will not run again. I replaced the fuel filter, drained off the fuel, and replaced the Magnetron unit. I have also replaced the spark plugs and cleaned the air filter. The choke opened and closed nicely, suddenly it cranked and started for 5 seconds and went dead.
It still cranks but just won't start. The battery is new. I noticed that I can crank the engine when I have the gear in forward or reverse without pressing the clutch. Any idea what happen here? Please help, thanks!By pengteo from Redmond, WA
I recommend that you have the mower serviced by a qualified mech. It sounds like you have an electrical issue in the safety switches.
I am looking for a wiring harness for a 1997 MTD Power Pro lawnmower, model number - 13al452f120.
By gary from Gadsden, AL
I went to mtdproducts.com put in your part number 13AL452F120 and the return answer was no such part number. Why not call MTD at 1-800-269-6215.
Where is the gizmo on my 16.5 MTD riding mower (15 yrs old about) that will let me push it out of gear. It is stuck in a field and won't start up so. I need to push it. Thank you very much.
By Peter
My garden tractor blows the fuse only when I turn it off.
By Kent W
I have replaced the belts, but the tractor still will not move. Could it be the transmission?
By Tim B.
How do I adjust the belts so that my gears are all useable? I have a MTD.
By Elli from Nanango
My MTD riding mower keeps throwing the rear drive belt. It is a 14hp, 38 inch cut. It is fine on level ground, but seems to throw the belt on a decline or when turning on an uneven area. I replaced both drive belts in April and started having this problem in early June.
By Tom O.
How do I install a deck engagement cable on my MTD mower?
By seege
I have a Yard Machine MTD Special Edition, 18 HP Briggs and Stratton. I have installed a new battery, solenoid, and new battery cables. I checked all of the safety switches. When I try to start the engine with the key I get a chatter from the solenoid. I have started the engine by using a battery with jumping cables. What could be wrong?
By Bruce from Marion, IN
I have a MTD lawn tractor 600series, 42in. It suddenly stoped moving. The engine is still running and the deck is running fine, but the car won't move forward and backward. I checked the gear, it appears to be attached to transaxle just fine. I also checked on the R.H spring part and it appears to be fine. Can anyone help? Do you think the transaxle (part number 618-0163) is done? Thanks.
By pengteo from Redmond
Both bearings blew out on the double pulley above the deck on my 1996 MTD riding mower. Are they different sizes?
I have a 14.5 hp MTD yard machine and it is stuck in gear. How can I get it out of gear? Thanks.
How do I go about changing the front belt on a MTD task force riding lawn mower?
By sharon from Lecanto, FL
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I have a 12hp 38inch MTD riding tractor. The engine drags really slow when trying to start and drains the battery after a few tries. Do I need a new battery or new starter?
I am in the process of repairing a 1997 MTD 18HP lawn mower. I am having a problem putting the carburetor back together properly. Does anyone know where or have some pictures I can look at?