TJ in KY
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I have a 2005 GT 2554 garden tractor that the blades keep disengaging. I started mowing and after about 5 minutes of mowing the blades stopped.( not overly heavy or tall grass) I backed up a little and restarted the blades and they ran for about 10 seconds. restarted again and quit after about 5 seconds. tried again and the blades would not start. I let it sit a while (10 min) and the same thing happened. I looked for loose wire or connection going to the electronic clutch and all seemed ok.
Is this how the clutches fail? It smelled a little hot. Is there a high temp cutout or something on them? Part number in the book I have is 717-04180. I checked Messicks and it has been replaced with a part # 917-04180 for $472 (ouch). I found same part number on Amazon for about $130. are the comparable? I am assuming it is not serviceable and I need a new one.
Any help would be appreciated.
Is this how the clutches fail? It smelled a little hot. Is there a high temp cutout or something on them? Part number in the book I have is 717-04180. I checked Messicks and it has been replaced with a part # 917-04180 for $472 (ouch). I found same part number on Amazon for about $130. are the comparable? I am assuming it is not serviceable and I need a new one.
Any help would be appreciated.