PTO Clutch slipping
hemc12345
Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3 Mobile, Alabama |
2010-03-15 169251
I have a Cub Cadet GT 1554. When I engage the clutch the blades will start spinning but when I start to mow and get in heavy grass it stops spinning. If I stop the blades will catch back up again but then if I start back they stop again.Is there a way to check to see if I am getting enough power to the clutch? How can I tell if I need a new clutch? Is there a way I can check it?
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PTO Clutch slipping
maddyveggie
Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 12 Maryland |
2010-05-17 170891
Did you ever get an answer or an idea of what what happening? I have had the same problem and now the PTO cable switch is working at all I think....
Thanks for responding if you have any information. ....
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PTO Clutch slipping
earthwrks
Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3853 Home Office in Flat Rock, Michigan Pics |
2010-05-18 170895
If it has an electric clutch--the battery may be weak or bad. My small Ford garden tractor had this same issue. Even after a "new" battery (POS from TSC), I ended up using an automotive battery. ....
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PTO Clutch slipping
maddyveggie
Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 12 Maryland |
2010-05-18 170900
I will have to check because the battery is rather weak. I had to jump start it with my car last weekend. I will try to charge it with a battery charger and check this out.
Thanks. ....
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PTO Clutch slipping
kthompson
Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5275 South Carolina Pics |
2010-05-18 170903
Have you check to see if belt is slipping? I would think you could tell if the clutch is engaging. ....
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PTO Clutch slipping
maddyveggie
Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 12 Maryland |
2010-05-18 170908
The belts are new, and very tightly fitting. That was the first thing I checked.
Thanks for the reminder too! ....
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kthompson
Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5275 South Carolina Pics |
2010-05-18 170909
If the mower is not running, can you hear the clutch locking when you operate the switch?
If not are you sure the safety switches are all working, you have all levers in correct positions and brake released? (I am assuming your mower has all of those.) Have you check fuses? EW may be correct on battery being to weak to operate the clutch. ....
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maddyveggie
Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 12 Maryland |
2010-05-18 170910
Thanks for your input....I will take your advise and check the fuses too!! ....
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PTO Clutch slipping
hemc12345
Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3 Mobile, Alabama |
2010-05-18 170911
Make sure to check that the pully that the belt runs through turns free. Mine was frozen up and also had a weak battery. ....
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maddyveggie
Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 12 Maryland |
2010-05-18 170912
Hey, thanks for the advice....I will check that too. All suggestions are welcomed! ....
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