Steve in VA
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- Location
- Natural Bridge Virginia
G'day.
My 446 sat all winter. I installed a new battery and fired it right up. However, [isn't there always one?] the mower blades don't turn. The belt appears to move when engaged. I adjusted the belt tension but still no movement of the blades. They can be moved manually and safely but only with a great deal of force. The manual doesn't indicate any grease zerks or frequency for the spindles. Are these sealed bearings? Can you offer any suggestions to resolve this? Thanks in advance since the grass is getting pretty tall.
My 446 sat all winter. I installed a new battery and fired it right up. However, [isn't there always one?] the mower blades don't turn. The belt appears to move when engaged. I adjusted the belt tension but still no movement of the blades. They can be moved manually and safely but only with a great deal of force. The manual doesn't indicate any grease zerks or frequency for the spindles. Are these sealed bearings? Can you offer any suggestions to resolve this? Thanks in advance since the grass is getting pretty tall.