Mower Deck
Tips for Riding Lawn Mower Repair
Summer is here,which means the sun is shining and your lawn is growing faster than you can keep up with it.We know how frustrating it can be when “mow the lawn”is on your honey-do list and your riding lawn mower isn”t working.Here are a few troubleshooting tips to get the riding mower going to trim your lawn and that to do list!
Basic Riding Lawn Mower Repair Tips
Start by determining which riding mower parts are impacted.Will it start?Will the blades run?Will the throttle engage?Once you have figured out where the problem lies,it is easy to determine the correct repair process.
If the mower will not start, check the gas tank.You may be out of gas, have a tank full of bad gas or have the wrong gas – such as diesel.If this is the case,it is a pretty simple fix!Next,check the spark plugs and the battery.Replace any bad spark plugs and scrub corrosion off of your battery.Many new riding mowers are equipped with a sensor that requires the driver be seated before the mower will start.Occasionally,the sensors go bad or the connections will slip.If this happens,the riding mower never knows that you are sitting on it.
When the mower starts,but the blades won’t work,check the belts on the mower deck,as sometimes they can slip or break.If this is the case,you may need to call an authorized repaircompany.Replacing the mower belts can be difficult and requires a lot of patience or assistance from someone who has done it in the past.
If the throttle isn’t working,check the cable that goes from the throttle to the engine.There are a few possible reasons the throttle won’t engage,including engine troubles.Should the problem lie in the engine,you will need assistance from someone experienced in small engines.
Flat Tire
Just like your car, your riding mower can easily get a flat tire.Remove the impacted tire from the mower axle and refill it.Cover the filled tire with a mix of dish detergent and water then look for bubbles forming – any place you see a bubble,there is a leak.If you see a leak in the tread,you can patch it easily with a tire repair kit.
If your valve stem is leaking, purchase a replacement valve at an auto repair store.Remove the old valve, clean the hole,grease the new valve and slide it into place.Inflate the tire again and check for any other leaks.
You may notice dry rot growing on the tires if you are taking the riding mower out for the first time this season.If this is the case,it’s time to replace the tires.You can try to repair the tire,but most of the time it’s just better to get a new one.
MTD Repair Tips
MTD riding mowers are very popular and available from many retailers,which means there is a greater likelihood this is the mower in your garage.If you are having problems with your MTD riding mower,start by consulting the owner’s manual.This will offer a few troubleshooting tips to get the process started.Next,make sure the parking brake is properly set and the gears are in neutral.Both the brake and the gear must be set before the mower can start.
Lift the seat and check the kill switch,which is usually located on or under the riding mower seat.The switch is designed to kill power if the operator falls off the mower.Damage to the switch or a loose connection may be the problem.
If you are in the middle of a riding lawn mower repair and don’t know how to finish,it’s time to call an authorized repair company.Never be afraid to ask for help if you need it;in some cases repairs are more time-consuming or difficult than you first anticipated.
About the Author
David A. Cochran, Director of Sales & Marketing for THDRepair is the author of this article about riding lawn mower parts, riding lawn mower repair and mower parts.THDRepair is one of the largest authorized repair specialists in the U.S.David has held senior leadership positions in operations,sales and marketing for the past 24 years and is dedicated to his primary goal of customer satisfaction.
128774 / 137646 / 130794 AYP – Craftsman lawn mower deck spindle replacement.
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Mower V-Belt AYP 144200 42″ deck 88 X 1/2″ 532 14 42-00 $17.28 |
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Mower V-Belt AYP 193214 38″ deck 90 1/4 X 1/2″ 105723X $21.60 |
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Bolens G10 mower deck $100.00 |
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Economy Power King Tractor old style 48″ mower deck, good bearings / spindles $199.00 |
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SCAG TURF TIGER ZERO TURN MOWER – STT61V-27CH – 27 HP KOHLER – 61″ VELOCITY DECK $8,900.00 |
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3 Point Cat-1 Mower Deck Height Stabilizer Kit $28.00 |
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TWO Murray Mower Quills with bearing and spacer assembled; fits 28” to 52” decks $36.00 |
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MTD Mower Spindle with bearing, spacer & shaft assembled; fits 36” to 39” decks $29.96 |
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(2) Bunton PALO806A Mower Deck Spindle Sealed Ball Bearings by KBC $17.16 |
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(2) Bunton PALO806A Mower Deck Spindle Sealed Ball Bearings by RBL $14.28 |
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DECK DRIVE MOWER BELT HUSQVARNA 539 & 532 110410 NEW $17.49 |
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2- MOWER BLADES/FITS-GRAVELY 01137000, 21″DECK $24.17 |
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2- MOWER BLADES/FITS-HUSQVARNA 606 0000-03, 21″DECK $25.84 |
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2- MOWER BLADES/FITS-SCOTTS 01137000, 21″DECK $23.24 |
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6- MOWER BLADES/FITS/GREAT DANE D18037/36&52″DECKS $51.14 |
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6- MOWER BLADES/FITS/LESCO 050125/36&52″DECKS $50.02 |
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Kohler Engine Manual M8-M16, + Wheel Horse Mower Deck Oper.& Maint. Brochure $9.99 |
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Mower Deck Spindle Assy for MTD 09321 38″ cut 285-189 $36.95 |
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2- MOWER BLADES/FITS/SCAG-48108,481707/36&52″DECKS $18.59 |
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2- MOWER BLADES/FITS/GREAT DANE D18037/36&52″DECKS $23.05 |
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2- MOWER BLADES/FITS/LESCO 050125/36&52″DECKS $25.10 |
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6- HIGH LIFT MOWER BLADES SCAG 481712, 48304 61″DECKS $60.00 |
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MOWER BLADES (6) EXMARK,TORO,DIXIE 60″DECKS 103-2530-S $54.00 |
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4- MOWER BLADES/FITS/SCAG-48108,481707/36&52″DECKS $35.33 |
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4- MOWER BLADES/FITS/GREAT DANE D18037/36&52″DECKS $36.26 |
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4- MOWER BLADES/FITS/LESCO 050125/36&52″DECKS $37.19 |
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6- MOWER BLADES/FITS/GREAT DANE D18036/ 61″DECKS $51.14 |
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6- MOWER BLADES/FITS/LESCO 050170/ 61″DECKS $52.81 |
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6-HIGH LIFT MOWER BLADES/FITS/LESCO 0501/32 & 48″DECKS $51.14 |
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6- MOWER BLADES/FITS/GREAT DANE D18086, 32 & 48″DECKS $50.21 |
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6- MOWER BLADES/FITS/LESCO 021871, 32 & 48″DECKS $51.14 |
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6- MOWER BLADES/FITS/SNAPPER 2-9247, 32 & 48″DECKS $50.02 |
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6- MOWER BLADES/FITS/TORO 170-3192, 32 & 48″DECKS $50.95 |
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6-MOWER BLADES/FITS/TORO 105-7718-03/60″DECKS $51.14 |
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Sears Craftsman GT5000 48″ Mower Deck Rebuild Kit Spindles Blades Belt Idlers $239.95 |
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Sears Craftsman GT5000 48″ Lawn Mower Deck Parts Rebuild Kit – FREE SHIPPING $239.95 |
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Sears Craftsman GT5000 48″ Lawn Mower Deck Rebuild Kit $239.95 |
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SEARS MOWER DECK LEVER LIFT SHAFT SS16 GARDEN TRACTOR 917253250 917253645 $49.99 |
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SEARS MOWER DECK LEVER LIFT SS16 GARDEN TRACTOR 917253250 917253645 $49.99 |
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SEARS MOWER DECK LIFT SS16 GARDEN TRACTOR 917253250 917253645 $149.99 |
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SEARS MOWER DECK SPINDLE MANDREL SS16 GARDEN TRACTOR 917253250 917253645 $69.99 |
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SEARS MOWER DECK WHEEL BRACKET SS16 GARDEN TRACTOR 917253250 917253645 $34.99 |
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SEARS MOWER DECK WHEEL BRACKET SS16 GARDEN TRACTOR 917253250 917253645 $49.99 |
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CRAFTSMAN HUSQVARNA MOWER DECK BELT 144959 532 14 49-59 $28.49 |
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#11 Yardman MTD Green Lawn Mower Deck 42″ $50.00 |
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JOHN DEERE & YAZOO LAWN MOWER DECK ROLLER WHEEL M89339 $6.64 |
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Peerless Gearbox 90 Degree Lawn Garden Tractor Mower Deck 1.5-1 Ratio John Deere $249.99 |
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Peerless Gearbox Tecumseh Lawn Garden Tractor Mower Deck John Deere 655 $249.99 |
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91742E701 MURRAY 38″ RIDING LAWN MOWER DECK BLADES (2) $27.95 |
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CRAFTSMAN 42″ RIDING MOWER DECK SHOOT COVER 130968 $24.95 |
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DECK BELT 196103 CRAFTSMAN 54″ CUT RIDING LAWN MOWER $24.95 |
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Vintage Ford YT16 or Gilson Tractor Riding Lawn Mower 42″ Mow Deck Guage Wheels $49.95 |
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John Deere 110 Riding Lawn Mower MOWER DECK HANGER ARMS 1 pair $5.00 |
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Lawnboy Lawn Mower Self Propelled Rear Drive Transmission Deck Cover $2.00 |
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Bolens Mulching Mower Deck N.O.S. $150.00 |
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3- MOWER BLADES/FITS/SIMPLICITY/1656144A, 42″ DECK $27.70 |
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Vintage Ford YT16 Gilson Riding Lawn Mower 42″ Mow Deck Brackets $19.95 |
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Vintage Ford YT16 Gilson Riding Lawn Mower 42″ Mow Deck Idler Arm Pulley $19.95 |
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IH CUB CADET MOWER DECK HANGERS $6.99 |
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IH CUB CADET 38 42 INCH MOWER DECK SKIDS $15.49 |
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CUB CADET MOWER DECK SNOWBLOWER TILLER MULE DRIVE IDLER ASSEMBL FITS MODELS ORIG $9.99 |
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SCAG Commercial Mowers Deck Belt P/N 482876 $24.99 |
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SCAG Turf Tiger Zero Turn Mower (For Parts or Repair) 52″ Deck $455.00 |
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BOBCAT LAWN MOWER DECK BLADE BELT 38015N / 38111 $46.54 |
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JOHN DEERE X520 – 54C MOWER DECK BELT – M154960 $66.00 |
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USED PUSH MOWER & RIDER DECK WASH OUT FITTING TORO SEARS HUSQVARNA AYP L@@K OEM $5.89 |
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Toro 51-3480 Mower Deck Spacer for Pro Line & 32″ 36″ 44″ 52″ Mowers $14.99 |
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2 MTD, Cub Cadet, Troy Built,-# 746-0968 Cub Cadet, Mower Deck Lift Cable 17″ $19.95 |
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JOHN DEERE STX38 TIE ROD YELLOW MOWER DECK $14.50 |
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~ AYP 191273 Deck Belt 54″ Cut Mower 5/8 X 142.57 $48.95 |
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Honda Lawnmower Lawn Mower Blade Stiffener Cast Deck #v69 / HR216 $12.99 |
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John Deere Power Flow for Z-Trak 737 757 Mower with 60″ Mower Deck $400.00 |
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John Deere Power Flow 48″ C Mower Decks GT235 LX277 LX279 LX288 X465- X595 X700 $375.00 |
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MOWER DECK WHEEL JOHN DEERE FRONT CUT RIDERS 900 SERIES W/ 50″ 60″ 72″ DECKS $73.36 |
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JOHN DEERE F935 OIL COOLER FITS F925 F911 – F932 FRONT DECK MOWER YANMAR $20.00 |
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MTD 42 Inch Riding Mower Deck with Front Bracket -Shipping OK $65.00 |
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Honda HR216 HR-216 Lawnmower Lawn Mower Muffler Cast Deck #V73 $14.99 |
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CRAFTSMAN MANDREL FOR MOWER DECK $25.00 |
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John Deere Mower Deck Decal 38 Inch $12.99 |
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a794) John Deere Operator Manual 37 & 47 Mower Decks $11.99 |
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MOWER DECK WHEEL JOHN DEERE Z-TRAKS $84.75 |
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318 John Deere 50,46 in Mower deck Tightner Pulley 317 $32.95 |
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6- MOWER BLADES/GRAVELY-014668, ARIENS 40″DECKS $46.49 |
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CRAFTSMAN AYP 42″ RIDING MOWER Late Model Deck High Lift Rebuild Kit $92.64 |
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NOS 38″ Gilson Rear Discharge Mower Deck 80-87 Tractors $199.95 |
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Craftsman LT1000 Lawn Tractor 42″ Mower Deck Lift Brackets / Rods No Reserve!!! $5.51 |
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DIENES MARTY-J COMERCIAL MOWER WITH 72 INCH ELECTRIC LIFT DECK $3,500.00 |
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john deere 60 70 100 mower deck belt cover model 92 deck $10.00 |
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JOHN DEERE MOWER DECK IDLER REPAIR KIT 108,L100,LA130 $70.45 |
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Sitrex Rear Mower Deck Used SM150 $999.00 |
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JOHN DEERE BM20635 42″ FREEDOM MOWER DECK WASH PORT KIT. $42.00 |
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CUB CADET 46″ TRACTOR MOWER DECK # 336 OWNER’S MANUAL $8.00 |
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John Deere LT 160 lawn tractor mower deck brake lever $10.00 |
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Cub Cadet Mower Deck Blade 759-3810 or IH-487761-R1 $17.99 |
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Cub Cadet Mower Deck Blade Set 759-3780 or WM-15127 $69.99 |
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Cub Cadet Mower Deck Blade Set 759-3814 or 742-3004 $34.99 |
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NOS Set of 3 – 48″ Deck 5/8″ Diameter 3″ Width Lawn Mower Blades $29.95 |
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John Deere 300 Mower Deck Hydraulic Lift Cylinder 317 $59.99 |
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Grass Hawk Push Mower Riding Lawnmower Deck Cleaner 160 $22.99 |
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2008 WRIGHT STANDER 52″ FLOATING DECK MOWER $1,225.00 |