How do you engage the blade on a John Deere l120?

How do you engage the blade on a John Deere l120?

How to Engage Lawn Mower Blades on a John Deere

1. Turn the key to the “on” position, advance the throttle to half speed and allow the engine to warm up for 2 minutes.
2. Lower the mower to the desired cutting height.
3. Engage the mower blades; push the lever to the right of the steering wheel all the way forward.

Why did my mower blades stop working?

If your mower blades will not turn after the blade controls have been engaged, your deck belt may be broken. Clean out any debris or grass that may have built up above the mower deck, and remove any guards or covers that protect the deck belt system. Once the belt can be accessed, inspect it for any damage or wear.

What is manual blade engagement?

With manual engagement, you risk over-tensioning and stretching the belt or under-tensioning and having it flap around. Plus to stop a manual clutch, you have to put a brake on a pulley or belt itself, either of which are another wear point.

How does a manual PTO clutch work?

Engaging the Clutch To get the blade to spin, the PTO clutch must be engaged. When the operator pulls the lever and engages the clutch, the pulley wheel springs outward and tightens the blade against the drive shaft pulley. Because the drive shaft pulley is turning, it spins the PTO pulley and the lawnmower blade.

What is an electric PTO clutch?

An electric lawnmower clutch, commonly called a power takeoff clutch (PTO), is the part of a lawnmower or riding tractor responsible for engaging the blade. The electric clutch helps to transfer engine power to the drive train. The clutch connects two drive shafts and is controlled by a toggle switch.

Which way do John Deere mower blades go on?

Most lawn mower blades rotate in a clockwise direction (counter-clockwise when viewed from below), and as such have the cutting edge on the right side. If you are unsure of how your mower rotates, check the position of the discharge chute; if it is on the right side angled back, the blade turns clockwise.

Why does my mower leave a row of grass between two blades?

Among the most common reasons a streak of grass remains uncut between mowing rows is that the person operating the mower doesn’t overlap the rows enough. A streak of uncut grass also could be the result of the mower blades being too short for the mower deck.

Why does my mower cut better when I pull it backwards?

A push model that mows grass better when pulled in reverse than pushed forward may need to be sharpened. The forward motion of the wheels is what turns the interlocking blades and, when operated in reverse, the blades turn in reverse. Have your mower professionally sharpened to ensure the issue is resolved.

Which side of mower blade faces down?

Why the Orientation of the Blade is Crucial Uneven Grass – The blade is flat on the bottom so that you get a crisp, even edge when mowing. If the blade is upside down, that means that the tapered side is facing the ground.

How do I know if my lawnmower blade is sharp?

While blunt edges are easy to detect, going by how they cut grass, experts advise you to check blades for sharpness at the beginning of spring (the season of mowing). Some signs of blunt blades are dents, nicks, and bends. Blades that split grass, leaving them rugged and brown after a few days, are often blunt.

Do you sharpen both sides of a lawn mower blade?

Your lawn mower blade is dull. Sharpen the blade twice each season to help maintain a green, healthy lawn. A sharp blade not only cuts blades clean so grass plants recover quickly, it helps reduce your lawn mowing time.

How often should mower blades be sharpened?

every 20 to 25 hours

How much does it cost to get mower blades sharpened?

Depending on the type of your mower, you can expect to pay anywhere between 20 dollars to 60 dollars. If it’s a reel lawn mower you might not even need to take the blades off the mower and sharpen them while they’re attached.