carpetfarmer
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I bought a 430 last summer and after mowing with it a couple times, the electric clutch has started locking or binding up and killing the engine. Usually happens on about the 2nd or 3rd round when opening up the yard - doesn't do it in heavy material under heavy load but usually lighter material. The blades quit turning but the clutch is still engaged, thus putting a heavy load on the engine. If you don't get the PTO shut down in time it will draw the engine down until it dies - you can start it right back up no problem. After restarting, sometimes you can engage the PTO again right away, other times you have to let it sit for a second then it will engage again. Has become a more frequent occurrence each time I mow but still haven't noticed a pattern except it doesn't do it when under heavy load as would be expected, it seems to be random.
I plan to check/adjust the air gap on the clutch before purchasing a new one - Just wanted to see if anyone else had run across anything like this before. Thought maybe it could just be a weak hold relay or something simple like that but don't really see any relays in the PTO circuit in the wiring schematic.
I plan to check/adjust the air gap on the clutch before purchasing a new one - Just wanted to see if anyone else had run across anything like this before. Thought maybe it could just be a weak hold relay or something simple like that but don't really see any relays in the PTO circuit in the wiring schematic.